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Domestic political defection

Rasheed Kashamu defects to APC

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Dec 15, 2025 · Last updated Dec 16, 2025

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General
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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a local political development in Nigeria, primarily affecting the political landscape of Nigeria — Ogun State and the strength of the involved political parties.

Government
Event Summary

Rasheed Kashamu, a member of the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ijebu North Constituency I, announced his defection from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress. He cited irreconcilable differences and divisions within the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party at both state and national levels as reasons for his move. Rasheed Kashamu also stated his decision was to align with other progressives in Nigeria — Ogun State and support the ISEYA Agenda of Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The defection was formally announced by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide on the floor of the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly and was witnessed by Rasheed Kashamu's family and supporters.

Entities Involved
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Rasheed Kashamu
Rasheed Kashamu, a member of the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly, defected from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, citing internal party divisions.
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Oludaisi Elemide
Oludaisi Elemide, the Speaker of the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly, formally announced Rasheed Kashamu's defection.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Buruji Kashamu
Buruji Kashamu is the late father of Rasheed Kashamu, mentioned in the context of his son's political legacy.
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Kabiru Turaki
Kabiru Turaki is mentioned as an acting chairman for a faction within the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nigeria — People s Democratic Party
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Nyesom Wike
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Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly
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Dapo Abiodun
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Nigeria — Ogun State
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Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
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Bola Tinubu
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Nigeria — All Progressives Congress
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Relationships
Nigeria — People s Democratic Party related ↔ Nyesom Wike
Nigeria — People s Democratic Party related ↔ Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly
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