Tag: All Progressives Congress

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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APC denies plan to drop Shettima ahead of 2027

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APC denies plan

…Dismisses running-mate rumours The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting the Tinubu–Shettima ticket remains intact. The ruling party described reports of a planned replacement — including claims of a shift to a Christian running mate — as baseless and misleading, stressing that it is not engaged in any 2027 ticket discussions and remains focused on governance. In a statement issued yesterday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka described the…

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“Resign and face your Rivers politics” – APC Nat. Secretary blasts Wike

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APC blasts Wike

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, advising him to resign his ministerial role and focus fully on his “obsession” with Rivers State politics. In a strongly-worded statement issued yestetday in Osogbo, Basiru criticised Wike’s recent remarks, saying the former Rivers governor has no authority to meddle in APC affairs, especially as he is not officially a member of the party. Responding to Wike’s veiled threats and suggestions that he (Basiru)…

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Ramalan, Ex Chairman Kaduna APC Caucus steps aside from ‘murky’ partisan politics 

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Ramalan steps aside

Aminu Imam Ex-Chairman APC Kaduna State Caucus, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has formally announced his step-aside from active partisan politics after more than four decades.  Ramalan disclosed this in an interview with Voice of Liberty yesterday, December 5th, 2025. According to him, the decision followed “deep reflection” and a profound sense of fulfilment after many years of contributing to State, regional and national development.  Ramalan said it was time to take a well-deserved rest and allow a new generation of leaders to take responsibility for the country’s political direction.…

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Kano: APC Woman leader, over 100 supporters decamp to NNPP 

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Kano APC Woman leader

A major political shift has hit Kano State, as an APC woman leader, Hajiya Sabuwa Tarai and more than 100 of her supporters have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP). The group moved from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Tarai, Kibiya local government area, and pledged full support to Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s administration. The defectors were received by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu A. Kibiya. He welcomed the group into the NNPP fold and urged them to contribute to strengthening the party…

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APC sweeps Southern Kaduna, secures total political control

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APC sweeps Southern Kaduna

…Gov. Sani hailed for grassroots leadership, party unity The All Progressives Congress (APC) has achieved a clean sweep in Southern Kaduna, cementing its dominance across all levels of government in the senatorial district. According to party officials, the APC now occupies every elective seat in the area — a feat unprecedented in the region’s political history. The ruling party holds the Senatorial seat, all five House of Representatives positions, 9 State Assembly seats, 8 local government chairmanships, and all 87 councillorship positions. A brief statement from the party yesterday described…

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2027: APC names 4 opposition Govs. set to join party 

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APC names

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that at least four sitting governors from opposition parties are in “advanced talks” to join the ruling party before the end of 2025, a move the party believes will cement its dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC’s National Vice-Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, disclosed this in an interview, identifying the governors of Plateau, Taraba, Rivers, and Abia (Labour Party) as the key figures currently being courted by the party. Arodiogbu stressed that their defection was “highly possible” in the coming weeks.…

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“Tinubu weaponising hunger, intimidating opposition, sheltering corrupt defectors — ADC fires at APC

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ADC fires at APC

…As Babachir, Okonkwo lead charge ahead of 2027 The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has launched a blistering attack on the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of weaponising hunger, intimidating opposition figures, and turning itself into a haven for politicians fleeing corruption charges. In a statement issued yesterday, the ADC said the Federal Government has been “manipulating food prices and exploiting hunger for political control”. The party faulted the administration’s claims of improved local production and lower food costs, describing them as “deceptive propaganda” aimed at…

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APC disowns trending timetable for 2025 Congresses

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APC disowns timetable

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has dismissed a purported schedule of nationwide congresses circulating on social media, describing it as fake. In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka said the document, titled: ‘APC 2025 Schedule of Nationwide Congresses and Related Activities’ did not originate from the party. “Our great party wishes to clarify that the purported schedule of activities for congresses was neither made nor authorised by the party and should be disregarded as fake news”, Morka stated. He urged party members and the public…

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