Tag: All Progressives Congress

2027: After Buhari, APC scrambles, as Atiku, Kwankwaso jostle for North’s political leadership

Aminu Imam
Opposition scramble

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has ignited a fierce struggle for the political soul of Northern Nigeria, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) scrambling to retain its loyal base.  Meanwhile, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have emerged as frontrunners in the race to inherit Buhari’s political mantle. Buhari, who died in London on July 13 after a prolonged illness, was buried in Daura, Katsina State, with national leaders, traditional rulers, and thousands of ordinary Nigerians in…

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APC chairman: Yilwatda’s emergence alters zoning structure

Aminu Imam
Yilwatda’s emergence

The emergence of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the successor  of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, altered the zoning structure in the party, The ‘election’ of Yilwatda at the 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, underlined the sustained agitation by stakeholders in the APC from the North-Central zone that the seat of national chairman of the ruling party be returned to the region. His choice followed…

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2027: Yilwatda unveils APC unity agenda 

Aminu Imam
Yilwatda unveils2

…Hints at Kwankwaso’s defection in bold strategy  In his first major appearance since assuming office, the newly sworn-in National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the party—centered on unity, expansion, and strategic consolidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking Thursday night on a television programme, Yilwatda projected a calm but resolute leadership style, one he says mirrors that of President Bola Tinubu: “calm, gentle, but taking bold decisions where others even fear to discuss”. Yilwatda recounted how his emergence…

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APC Leadership Crisis: Petitions, withdrawals mar 2025 bye-elections in 12 states

Aminu Imam
APC leadership crisis

…Ganduje’s replacement top agenda at NEC meeting  As the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded legislative bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states, the party is now bracing for a potentially stormy National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday amid rising internal discord, unresolved petitions, and mounting leadership tensions. The bye-elections—conducted on July 19 to fill vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly—have been marred by withdrawals, petitions, and allegations of manipulation in states including Adamawa, Edo, Anambra, Ogun, and Kaduna. In Adamawa, an aspirant…

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APC fixes July 24 for NEC meeting

Aminu Imam
APC on NEC meeting

…To pick new National Chairman The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party for July 24 to pick a new national chairman. This decision was taken at the NWC meeting where Ali Dalori, the deputy national chairman (North) of the party, formally assumed office as the acting national chairman after the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje. Addressing journalists shortly after the meeting at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Monday, the APC Deputy National…

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APC pegs fees for senatorial by-election at ₦20m, Reps ₦10m

Aminu Imam
APC pegs fees

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a ₦20 million fee for aspirants seeking to contest senatorial seats in the upcoming 2025 by-elections, while the cost for House of Representatives aspirants has been set at ₦10 million. This was contained in the official timetable and schedule of activities released by the party’s national secretariat in Abuja yesterday, and signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. According to the document, the fee breakdown for the senatorial contest includes ₦3 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦17 million for…

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Ganduje’s resignation: APC N’Central demands chairmanship 

Aminu Imam
APC N'Central demands

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has asked President Bola Tinubu and other stakeholders of the party to allow the region to produce the next National Chairman of the party, for the sake of “fairness, justice and equity”. The demand followed Abdullahi Ganduje’s sudden resignation as National Chairman on Friday. In a statement released in Abuja yesterday by its Chairman, a member of the APC campaign council for the 2023 election, Saleh Zazzaga, the North-Central APC Forum said it is time for the party to do the “right thing”…

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APC Chairman, Ganduje resigns

Aminu Imam
APC Ganduje resigns

…Dalori appointed Acting Chairman  In a surprise development, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, citing health reasons.  Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State who assumed the chairmanship in August 2023 after Senator Abdullahi Adamu, stated that he needs to focus on his well-being. However, party insiders suggested that Ganduje’s resignation goes beyond health concerns, pointing instead to mounting internal pressure and discontent over his leadership style and controversial decisions. A senior party source…

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2027: “We will vote Atiku if Shettima is dropped” – APC members threaten 

Aminu Imam
APC members threaten

Following Sunday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) North‑East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe after delegates threatened to back former vice-president Atiku Abubakar if current Vice-President Kashim Shettima is removed from President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 ticket. The gathering at the International Conference Centre was intended to reaffirm support for President Tinubu’s second‑term bid, but erupted in chaos when Zonal Vice-Chairman, Mustapha Salihu concluded his speech without mentioning Shettima. Video footage showed an enraged party member hurling a chair at Salihu as he fled the stage, while another delegate carried a plastic bucket in…

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APC N’East meeting erupts over solo endorsement of Tinubu

Aminu Imam
APC N'East meeting erupts

…Sparks tensions around VP’s omission A high-level meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North-East geo-political zone ended in chaos yesterday, after a controversial endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term failed to acknowledge Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a prominent son of the region. Held in Gombe State, the gathering brought together key APC figures including ministers, governors, lawmakers, and national party leaders. Tensions flared when APC’s National Vice-Chairman (North-East),  Mustapha Salihu, openly declared support for Tinubu’s re-election bid without mentioning Shettima, triggering outrage among delegates. Eyewitnesses…

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