Tag: All Progressives Congress

Lukman resigns from APC NWC

Aminu Imam

The ruling All Progressives Congress’ (APC) National Vice-Chairman for the North-West, Salihu Moh’d Lukman, has resigned from his position. In a letter to the Party’s acting National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Salihu Lukman claimed that the current posture of party officials, including President Bola Tinubu, is at odds with his own core beliefs. Lukman, who is from the North-West geo-political zone, is now the third National Working Committee (NWC) member to leave the committee in the last week. Recall that last Monday, Senators Iyiola Omisore and Abdullahi Adamu, the National…

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Abubakar Kyari takes over as Acting APC Chairman

Aminu Imam

..Party confirms resignation of Adamu, Omisore The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named the Deputy National Chairman, (North), Senator Abubakar Kyari, as the party’s acting national chairman, replacing Abdullahi Adamu. The APC, after its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja yesterday formally confirmed the resignation of Adamu as the National Chairman and that of Senator Iyiola Omisore as the party’s National Secretary. Briefing newsmen after the NWC meeting, Kyari, who represents Borno-North senatorial district in the 9th National Assembly, said that in line with the constitution of the Party,…

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Plot to oust Adamu as APC chairman thickens, as Tinubu strengthens grip on power

Aminu Imam

Since he was announced the winner of the February 25, 2023 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to strengthen his grip on power after being sworn-in as Nigeria’s president on May 29, 2023. However, Tinubu seems to be consolidating his hold on power and breaking free from the influence of predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that it was reported last month that APC leaders from across the 36 States and the FCT, ostensibly representing the tens of millions of party members, will…

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Presidential Primary: “I won’t have contested APC against Tinubu if…” – Akpabio

Aminu Imam

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says he regrets contesting the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election against President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio said he would not have contested the primary election against Tinubu if he knew the plans the president had for Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos State, Akpabio noted that the state was a development model for other states in the country. According to him, “With what the president has done in Lagos, we are assured that Nigeria is in safe hands. “We didn’t know this was the plan you…

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‘Appoint loyal people for ministerial positions’ – APC group urges Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Benue branch of the All Progressives Congress’ Youth Development and Solidarity Forum (APC-YDSF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint loyal people as ministers. President of the group, Chief Tobias Ogbe, gave the advice at a press conference on Friday in Makurdi, adding that Chief Michael Achadu is one of the party’s major backbone in the state and deserves a nomination for ministerial appointment. According to informed sources, President Tinubu is expected to send names of ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation on or before July 28, 2023.…

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APC rejects Wike’s bid to join party, citing 8 years of terror

Aminu Imam

The Rivers State chapter of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has opposed the inclusion of former governor Nyesom Wike in their ranks, alleging that he terrorised the party throughout his eight-year tenure. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, it was made clear that Wike’s previous actions rendered him unwelcome within the APC. Referring to him as an adversary, Nwauju stated, “The terror unleashed upon our party members during his maximum rulership of eight years alone serves as undeniable evidence that Wike has no place in Rivers…

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Uba vs Ashiru: PDP to call 25 witnesses against APC at tribunal 

Aminu Imam

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its gubernatorial candidate, Isa Ashiru Kudan is to call twenty-five witnesses for its petition against Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State. The PDP and Kudan the petitioners, through their Counsel, Samuel Atung, (SAN) disclosed this during the pre-hearing proceeding before the court’s three justices in Kaduna.  Atung said that the 23 electoral officers were part of the witnesses to be presented before the court for examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination.  The Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice…

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APC crisis: Lukman dares Adamu, Omisore to expel him over exposure of wrongdoings

Aminu Imam

The last is yet to be heard of the crisis rocking the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) as a member of the National Working Committee (NWC), Dr. Salihu Lukman says nobody can stop him from pointing out wrongdoings in the party. Lukman, who is the APC National Vice-Chairman, North-West, accused the national chairman and secretary of the party, Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Iyiola Omisore of bullying and intimidating him over his stance on the way and manner the party is being administered. In an open letter to APC leaders, he maintained…

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APC Governors elect Progressive Govs Forum Chairman

Aminu Imam

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has been unanimously chosen to lead the All-Progressives Congress, (APC) Governors Forum. Uzodimma was chosen at a meeting yesterday in Abuja attended by all the APC Governors. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, the selection of Uzodimma for the job was a source of pleasure among his APC Governor-colleagues, who attested to his ability to lead them. He said: “Governor Uzodimma’s latest responsibility came barely three days ago when he was conferred with the honour of Commander of the…

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“Ignoring Akeredolu, others’ advice on zoning recipe for fractured NASS” – APC youths

Aminu Imam

Some youths of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) have called on President-elect Bola Tinubu and the party to heed the ‘patriotic advice’ of some leaders of the party to jettison the zoning arrangement adopted for the yet-to-be inaugurated 10th National Assembly. The youths, under the aegis of APC Youth Alliance for Progress, (APC-YAP) said ignoring the advice of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and other stakeholders on the protests against the zoning adopted by the party was a recipe for a fractured parliament, especially the House of Representatives. The APC-YAP, in…

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