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APC defections shake NDC, as party appeals to Hanga, Gaya to stay

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Senator representing Kano Central, Rufa’i Sani Hanga, and former Kano State governor, Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, to reconsider their alleged plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kano State Chairman of the NDC, Hussaini Isah Mairiga, said the party remained concerned about reports surrounding the two politicians, particularly after they visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday alongside the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. Their meeting with Tinubu came after the APC National Chairman reportedly visited…

2027: “Obi-Kwankwaso ticket ‘dead on arrival in Kano” – Ganduje

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said a presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) would not succeed in Kano State in the 2027 general election. Ganduje, who is also a former governor of Kano State, stated this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, arguing that the proposed ticket lacks the political strength, acceptance and governance record required to secure support from voters in the state. “I don’t think Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s ticket…

APC confirms upload of Tinubu, Shettima, NASS candidates to INEC portal

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination portal. The submission includes the presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as well as the party’s 109 senatorial candidates and 360 House of Reps.’ candidates. Announcing the development yesterday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, described the successful upload as a testament to the party’s organisational capacity and preparedness for the forthcoming elections. In an issued statement at…

“APC wants el-Rufa’i behind bars until after 2027 polls”, ADC alleges

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Party (ADC) has stated that the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, might not be released until after the 2027 elections. According to reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who stated this during an appearance on television on Thursday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind el-Rufa’i’s continued detention. “And I say let me establish the principle that ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer, from being prosecuted, but when you are holding someone…

APC expands Senate majority to 88 seats after by-elections

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has further consolidated its dominance in the Senate after increasing its membership to 88 lawmakers following the inauguration of four senators elected in the recent by-elections. Findings revealed that despite the recent wave of defections triggered by grievances over the APC primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party still maintains the majority in the 10th National Assembly. The party won three additional senatorial seats in the June by-elections in Ondo, Enugu and Nasarawa states. Four new lawmakers who were sworn-in by the…

Ndume secures APC ticket for 5th term in Senate

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

Ali Ndume, the former Senate Leader, has secured the senatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Borno-South senatorial district, positioning him for a fifth term bid in the Nigerian Senate. Ndume emerged as the party’s candidate through an unopposed affirmation process conducted during the APC primary election held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The affirmation exercise, attended by party officials and delegates, reportedly proceeded without opposition as Ndume remained the sole aspirant for the ticket in the senatorial district. Party members at the venue endorsed his candidacy,…

2027: APC to open nomination form sales, approves consensus, direct primaries

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will start selling nomination forms for the 2027 general election on April 25. Recall that on Monday the ruling party shared its plan and schedule for the upcoming elections next year. They set the cost for nomination forms and expression of interest forms for presidential candidates at ₦70 million and ₦30 million each. APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, spoke on Thursday after the 186th meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Meseko mentioned that the development is included…

2027: APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its governorship and presidential primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, shifting both exercises by several days as part of adjustments to its timetable. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, who disclosed the changes yesterday while briefing newsmen after the 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in Abuja, announced that its presidential primary, earlier fixed for May 15 and 16, will now hold on May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries have been moved to May 21, 2026. The…

2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Fixes presidential form at ₦100m, gov’ship ₦50m The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting out key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening processes, and primary elections across all elective positions. The timetable, contained in a schedule of activities issued by the party and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, indicates that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will begin later this month at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to…

APC rejects automatic tickets, insists on competitive primaries

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Dismisses opposition boycott threats The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected agitation for automatic tickets for serving lawmakers, while also declaring its readiness to participate fully in the 2027 general elections regardless of any opposition boycott. As preparations intensify for the 2026 primaries, the party has shut down proposals seeking automatic renomination for incumbent senators and members of the House of Representatives. The move reinforces the APC’s stance on internal democracy and signals a commitment to competitive primaries. The proposal, reportedly backed by some leaders within the 10th…