Tag: All Progressives Congress

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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Disquiet in APC, as Tinubu’s choice of 10th NASS’ leaders sparks row

Aminu Imam

The choice of principal officers of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly expected to be inaugurated in June is threatening to tear the country’ ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) apart. A cross-section of Nigerians say that the development is anti-democracy and must not be allowed to materialise. They also fear that, if not handled carefully, the issue can degenerate further and break the APC, while derailing the incoming administration’s plans to begin on a sound footing. Recall that the APC leadership swiftly last week moved to anoint some individuals for…

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Zoning Crisis: APC pressured to dump Akpabio, Barau, Abbas, Kalu over Senate, H/Reps leadership

Aminu Imam

The Amalgamated All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups say the contest for the president of the 10th Senate is a Constitutional matter, and Senators-elect must be allowed to exercise their constitutional rights to vote for leaders of their choice. The group’s Director-General, Kailani Muhammad, said this on Wednesday, at a news conference in Abuja. Muhammad, who is also the national chairman of the Tinubu/Shettima Network (TSN), described the endorsement of Godswill Akpabio for Senate president as a rumour. He said, “The rumours going around of endorsement is indeed a total…

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