Tag: All Progressives Congress

Kaduna: “Get involved in State LG Election, Ward Congresses” – Ramalan tells APC members, others

Aminu Imam

The former Chairman of APC Kaduna State Caucus, Alhaji (Dr.), Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has charged the leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Kaduna State to actively participate in the forthcoming local government election and the ward congresses, billed to hold as from Saturday, 7th to 9th May 2022. The Step-aside Politician, who made this known in an issued statement in Abuja, appealed to those that would emerge as delegates to ensure that only credible and popular candidates are elected in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives.

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2023: “Vote for credible Nigerians, not Political Party” – Ramalan

Aminu Imam

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir The Former Caucus Chairman of the Kaduna State All Progressives Congress, (APC), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has warned Nigerians, especially from the North, against voting for political parties based on sentiments or attachment, instead of focusing on the characters of political hopefuls in the next 2023 general election. “Vote for personality”, the APC chieftain advised, “and search for folks who you believe will do something wonderful for your State, your country, your children tomorrow”. Ramalan, who is the Executive Chairman, Atar Communications Nig. Ltd, (owners of…

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2023: APC announces new date for sale of Nomination Forms

Aminu Imam

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to its aspirants earlier fixed for Saturday, April 23, 2022. It was gathered that a new date is expected to be fixed by the party’s leadership on Monday. The party has also embarked on the reorganisation of its National Secretariat by ordering its six directors to embark on compulsory leave. A letter, dated April 21, 2022, signed by the APC National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore, directed all the directors to go…

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Just In! 2023: APC adopts Indirect Primary, rules out Consensus candidacy

Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has opted to choose its presidential candidate for 2023 through an indirect primary election. The decision was reached at the party’s 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting holding at the Transcorp Hotel, in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the party also transmitted their powers to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC to make decisions for a period of 90 days. Among those who will be contesting the APC Presidential primary are Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…

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APC demands N100m for presidential nomination forms, pegs gov’ship’s at N50m

Aminu Imam

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pegged the price for its Expression of Interest and nomination forms for the presidency at N100 million. The party, which took the decision in its released ‘Fee schedule for Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for all elective positions in the 2023 general elections‘, also pegged that of governorship at N50 million. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morgan, announced this yesterday at a briefing with reporters in Abuja, said forms for Senate are N20 million; House of…

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2023: “Internal crisis, threat to our victory” ? APC Chairman, Adamu, warns members

Aminu Imam

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has cautioned chieftains of the ruling party to bury their differences ahead of the next general elections. Adamu made the declaration yesterday, during his welcome address at the on-going National Executive Committee meeting of the party at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Adamu, who incidentally was the APC’s Chairman, National Reconciliation Committee, said internal dissension could cost the APC victory in the 2023 general elections. In attendance are President Muhammadu Buhari ; Vice President,…

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2023 Presidency: “Nobody using me to scuttle Amaechi’s ambition” ? Party chieftain

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential convention slated for May 30-31, a Chieftain of the party and presidential hopeful, Tein Teinbo Seliyefubara Jack-Rich, has denied insinuation that he is in the race to scuttle the presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Jack Rich made the denial yesterday, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja. Both Jack Rich and Amaechi are the two aspirants from the South-South geo-political zone who have signified interest in the APC presidential ticket. Incidentally, both are from…

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2023: APC fixes dates for presidential, governors’ primaries

Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has fixed May 30/31 as the proposed date for its presidential primary election and May 23 for the governorship primary. The party, in a letter, addressed to the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, notified the election body of its dates and schedule of its primaries for the nomination of candidates for the 2023 elections. The letter, which was signed by the APC National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore, fixed the primary elections for States’ Houses of Assembly for May 11, the…

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Convention: APC to hold emergency NEC meeting Wednesday

Aminu Imam

…To approve timetable for primaries The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC), which is the highest statutory organ of the ruling party, will be held on Wednesday, 20th April, 2022. According to a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, the gathering of the maiden post-National Convention meeting is scheduled to hold at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, in Abuja. The statement read in part: “Pursuant to…

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2023 APC Flag: Fayemi, Amosun set to declare for presidency

Aminu Imam

The outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, is set to any moment from now announce his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Also expected to join the race is former Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who currently represents Ogun-Central senatorial district in the National Assembly. A presidency source informed newsmen that both men have already informed President Muhammadu Buhari of their desire to contest and that he gave them his blessings. The source said while Fayemi is…

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