Nigeria, June 10 -- The internal crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State deepened on Tuesday as 34 House of Assembly aspirants defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly intensified efforts to bring former governorship aspirant Mustapha Inuwa back into its fold.

The latest developments come days after disputed primaries split the ADC into rival factions, leaving the party with parallel structures and competing claims to its governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to reports, senior APC figures recently held separate meetings with Mr Inuwa, a former Secretary to the Katsina State Government and a leading contender for...