Tag: All Progressives Congress

Ndume secures APC ticket for 5th term in Senate

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Ndume secures APC ticket

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,…

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

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APC on nomination forms

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…

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2027: APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries

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APC dismisses

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…

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2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

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APC releases timetable

…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…

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APC rejects automatic tickets, insists on competitive primaries

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APC rejects automatic tickets

…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…

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“Forget 2027, start preparing for 2031” – APC to Opposition

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APC to Opposition

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on opposition parties to channel their energies into rebuilding their political structures and preparing for future elections, rather than challenging what it described as already concluded mandates from the 2027 polls.  According to a statement issued yesterday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the position was in response to recent political activities and remarks made by opposition groups within the state and across the country. The statement emphasised that while opposition parties remain a critical component of democratic governance, their…

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2027: APC throws open presidential ticket

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APC open presidential ticket

…As consensus plan sparks anxiety among aspirants The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all interested members, even as its consensus-driven strategy for other elective positions fuels growing uncertainty and anxiety among aspirants. Speaking ahead of the party’s national convention, Deputy National Organising Secretary, Chidi Duru, said no aspirant would be barred from contesting the presidential ticket, despite the widespread adoption of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Duru explained that while the APC traditionally leans toward consensus, it remains committed…

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2027: “North’s support for Tinubu non-negotiable” – Yilwatda

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Yilwatda on Asiwaju2027

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as efforts aimed at taking Nigeria to greater heights since assuming office in 2023. Yilwatda, who spoke in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Thursday, during a solidarity rally held to appreciate the President and Governor Abdullahi Sule for what organisers termed their good works, said the Tinubu administration had favoured the Northern region more than any other part of the country in terms of projects and capacity-building, urging…

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Tinubu replaces Uzodinma as Chairman, APC Convention C’ttee 

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Tinubu replaces Uzodinma

…Adds Wike’s ally President Bola Tinubu has removed Imo State governor Hope Uzodinma as the Chairman of 2026 All-Progressives Congress  (APC) National Convention Coordination Committee and replace him with former Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Masari. Uzodinma, the Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, will now serve as the treasurer to the Convention Planning Committee. According to reports, the replacement of Imo State Governor to promote inclusive and unity with the party. The committee membership was also increased from 73 to 90 to accommodate more members, including Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator…

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2027: “Opposition only talks on TV while we mobilise, engage Nigerians” – APC

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APC on opposition

…“Defections don’t guarantee victory” – Ex-lawmaker warns  As political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its strategy of grassroots mobilisation, even as a former federal lawmaker cautions that a wave of defections alone will not secure electoral victory. Speaking during a television programme on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, dismissed opposition parties as being more active on television than on the ground, insisting that the ruling party is focused on engaging Nigerians directly at the grassroots. According…

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