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2027: APC Assures Governors of Automatic Tickets

Tolu Adebayo

In a strategic move ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured state governors affiliated with the party of automatic nomination tickets, signaling a potential boost for party loyalty and internal cohesion. This announcement, which emerged from recent party meetings and statements by APC leadership, underscores the party’s efforts to consolidate power and minimize internal conflicts as the election cycle approaches. The All Progressives Congress (APC), has promised all the Governors on its platform of automatic tickets as candidate in the forthcoming 2027 general election.…

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Osun State APC Leader says Tinubu is not the Reason for Recent Party Defections.

Tolu Adebayo

Osogbo, Nigeria – In a pointed appeal to Nigeria’s opposition parties, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has advised against attributing the recent surge of defections to their ranks on President Bola Tinubu. Instead, he emphasized the need for these parties to examine their internal structures and foster genuine democracy within their organizations. The statement, issued on Sunday and made available to LEADERSHIP newspaper, comes amid growing political realignments across the country. Oyintiloye, who previously served as a lawmaker and was a…

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Early Campaigns for Tinubu’s Re-election Spark Legal and Political Backlash

Tolu Adebayo

Early Campaigns for Tinubu’s Re-election Spark Legal and Political Backlash Abuja, Nigeria – As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration marks less than two years in office, key figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have ignited controversy by openly advocating for his re-election bid in 2027. This premature push, which includes public statements from top party officials and the appearance of campaign materials, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, legal experts, and political analysts, who argue it violates Nigeria’s electoral laws and undermines democratic norms. The developments come amid…

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Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Explains Defection to APC

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Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained that his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by a need to better connect the state to the seat of power in Abuja. Okowa, along with his successor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and members of the Delta State cabinet, last week officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC — a move that sent shockwaves through the PDP’s national leadership, as Delta, one of Nigeria’s oil-rich states, had been under PDP control since 1999.…

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N’Central APC hails Al-Makura for shunning anti-Tinubu coalition

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

N’Central APC hails Al-Makura for shunning anti-Tinubu coalition The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has hailed members of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change led by a former Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, for snubbing the coalition against President Bola Tinubu. The forum made this known in a statement released on Thursday by its chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga. The opposition coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is aimed at defeating Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general elections. Ahead of the 2027 polls, the coalition is currently…

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Speaker Abbas Lauds Gbajabiamila’s Unmatched Legislative and Infrastructure Achievements

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has praised the unparalleled record of his predecessor, Femi Gbajabiamila, in both legislation and infrastructure development. Speaking during the inauguration of a 484-bed hall of residence at the University of Lagos, named the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall, Abbas hailed Gbajabiamila’s two decades of dedicated service in the National Assembly. Abbas emphasized that Gbajabiamila, who served as Minority Whip, Minority Leader, Majority Leader, and Speaker until the previous year, had left an indelible mark on the legislative landscape. He acknowledged Gbajabiamila as an…

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APC Dismisses Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Bid, Predicts Heavy Defeat

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shrugged off the reported intentions of Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, to vie for the presidency again in 2027. Bala Ibrahim, the APC Director of Publicity, termed Atiku’s 2027 ambition as the most laughable news of 2024, expressing confidence that the former vice-president would face defeat once more. In an interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday, Bala Ibrahim dismissed Atiku’s political aspirations, underscoring the party’s belief that the 2027 election outcome would mirror previous defeats. Atiku,…

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Aregbesola Reveals Reasons for Boycotting Oyetola’s Re-election Campaign in Osun State

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Rauf Aregbesola, the immediate past Minister of Interior and former Governor of Osun State, disclosed the reasons behind his decision to boycott the re-election campaign of Governor Gboyega Oyetola during an end-of-the-year thanksgiving organized by the Omoluabi Caucus in Ilesa, Osun State. In a video shared on Facebook by Lekan Arogundade, Aregbesola addressed his supporters, assuring them that by the end of 2024, his political stance in Osun State would be clear. Aregbesola recounted his efforts to unite the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2022 governorship election, where…

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INEC Inaugurates Nine New Resident Electoral Commissioners

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in nine newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), augmenting the total number of serving RECs to twenty-three (23). During the swearing-in ceremony at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, emphasized to the new RECs that overseeing elections is not only a significant responsibility but also a sacred duty. He urged them to adhere to the electoral legal framework, the code of conduct for RECs, and uphold good conscience in the discharge of their duties. Professor Mahmood Yakubu…

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RIVERS: NDC Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to INEC for Bye-Elections in Response to Defection of 27 Lawmakers

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a 14-day ultimatum to conduct bye-elections for the 27 vacant constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. This development follows the mass defection of 27 lawmakers from the People’s Democracy Party to the All Progressives Congress. Addressing the press on Tuesday, Daniel Okwa, the group’s convener, expressed concern about the potential threats to democracy arising from recent events in Rivers State. Okwa cited the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, stating that the 27 lawmakers…

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Mass Defection in Rivers State House of Assembly as 27 Lawmakers Join APC

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In a dramatic turn of events, 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, originally elected under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This announcement was made during Monday’s plenary session at the Rivers Assembly Complex, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaehwule. Sources indicate that the lawmakers are aligned with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. The faction, led by Speaker Amaehwule, accused the state government, particularly Governor Fubara, of allegedly withholding funds designated…

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NNPP Supporters Rally at ECOWAS Headquarters, Protesting Appeal Court Verdict on Kano Governorship

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In a dramatic turn of events, fervent supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) converged on the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) today, registering their vehement protest against the recent Appeal Court judgment that ousted the incumbent Governor of the state, Abba Yusuf. The court ruling, which favored the Kano All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate, has ignited waves of discontent among NNPP loyalists. The protesters, holding the party’s flag and the National flag Chanted “Solidarity forever we shall always fight for our right”…

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