Dogara news

You're looking for news about Yakubu Dogara, a Nigerian politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. Here are some recent news updates about him:

  1. Dogara's Defection: In July 2020, Dogara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He cited the PDP's failure to address the party's internal crisis and the need for a new platform to achieve his political goals.
  2. APC Primaries: In October 2020, Dogara announced his intention to contest the APC's governorship primary in Bauchi State. However, he lost the primary to Senator Mohammed Abubakar, who went on to win the APC's governorship ticket.
  3. National Assembly Leadership: In November 2020, Dogara was appointed as the Chairman of the APC's National Assembly Campaign Council. He was tasked with leading the party's campaign efforts in the 2023 general elections.
  4. Reconciliation Efforts: In December 2020, Dogara was involved in reconciliation efforts between the APC and some defecting members of the PDP. He met with PDP leaders, including the party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus, to discuss the possibility of a merger between the two parties.
  5. 2023 Elections: In January 2021, Dogara announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the APC. However, his chances of winning the party's ticket are uncertain, given the strong competition from other aspirants.

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