# Nigerian political party internal instability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-political-party-internal-instability > Updated: 2026-09-19T10:56:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Political parties in Nigeria are experiencing internal instability and structural shifts as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. Within the All Progressives Congress (APC), loyalty crises have emerged in Kogi and Ondo states. In Kogi West, officials are accused of “rice and beans” voting, a strategy where supporters endorse presidential and gubernatorial candidates but omit specific senatorial candidates. In Ondo State, allegations have surfaced that party officials may be coordinating activities for opposition candidates, potentially undermining the party’s internal discipline. Simultaneously, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing factionalism and defections. While some candidates in Oyo State have dismissed rumors of division, disputes regarding campaign fund accountability have arisen in Ekiti State. Furthermore, in Ogun State, high-ranking party executives have formally defected to the APC, with departing members describing the PDP as a “burning house.” ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: PDP faces internal disputes and defections across Nigeria The PDP faces internal friction and defections across Nigeria, including campaign fund disputes in Ekiti, claims of unity in Oyo, and high-profile defections to the APC in Ogun State. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pdp-leaders-in-ekiti-dismiss-campaign-fund-allegations ### 2026-08-30: All Progressives Congress faces internal loyalty crises in Kogi and Ondo The All Progressives Congress faces internal discipline challenges in Nigeria, with allegations of selective endorsement and sabotage in Kogi and Ondo states. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/all-progressives-congress-faces-internal-loyalty-crises-in-kogi-and-ondo --- Cite as: Nigerian political party internal instability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-political-party-internal-instability