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Just In! “I�ve not left PDP”, says Fani-Kayode

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Aminu Imam

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has denied claim that he has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). He made the denial in a short statement issued after a video by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello that he had accepted to join APC went viral today. However, the former minister said though he has been involved in consultations with members of the ruling party, he has not made up his mind on whether to dump the PDP. �Though we have had meetings across…

“No more imposition in APC from Abuja”, Buhari declares

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday declared that imposition would no longer be allowed in the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Buhari spoke shortly after he revalidated his membership of the party in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. According to the President, there would be �no more crowning from Abuja downward. Let the people know this and appreciate it that they are in charge of their constituencies and they are in charge of the party. �Without any incentive, they must come out and defend the party at any level so that we,…

APC distributes membership registration materials to States

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Aminu Imam

Ahead of the membership registration, update and revalidation exercise of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) yesterrday began distribution of registration materials to States. As at the time of filing this report, four trucks were seen at the National Secretariat in Abuja being loaded with registration materials for onward distribution to States under strict and tight security checks. By the timetable and schedule released for the registration exercise last Saturday, the distribution of the materials will be carried out from yesterday, Thursday, all through…

Kaduna APC: “Come out en-masse and participate in membership, registration exercise” – Ramalan tells party members

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Aminu Imam

The former Chairman of Kaduna State APC Caucus, and Party Elder, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on old, benched, illegally-expelled, suspended, decamped, marginalised, ‘Siddon-look’, as well as prospective new members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State to come out en-masse to update and register their membership of the party. Dr. Ramalan made the call to the members and prospective members to do so “as part of our commitment in protecting, deepeening democracy, good governance, guaranteeing and protecting the growth and positive agenda and programmes of…

2023 Election: ‘We didn�t endorse Tinubu’ � Ondo, Ekiti former Speakers

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Aminu Imam

Former Speakers of the House of Assembly in Ondo and Ekiti States have dissociated themselves from the purported endorsement of a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election. Recall that former Speakers of the Houses of Assemblies in the South-West geo-political zone had recently met in Ibadan, Oyo State, to draw massive support for the candidacy of Tinubu for the 2023 presidential election. The meeting, which was at the instance of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru…

2023: APC chieftain names serving governor who’ll succeed Buhari

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Aminu Imam

The South-West All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Zonal Publicity Secretary, Karounwi Oladapo,has stated that Governor Kayode Fayemi is hugely favoured in line to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in an interview published yesterday, Oladapo, who is a former Deputy Speaker of Ekiti State, stated that although APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid his dues “Fayemi is a Christian from the South and the crown fits him”. Picture caption: Dr.Kayode Fayemi The former lawmaker attributed his submission to age and faith factor, adding that by 2023…

Adamawa: ‘We joined APC to expel PDP’ � Nyako, Abbo

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Aminu Imam

Some political heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Adamawa State yesterday vowed that they are in the party to see off the State government formed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, in view of coronavirus, what was intended to be a huge welcome rally for new prominent entrants was reduced to a small meeting, attended only by the leading new members at the State Secretariat in Yola, the State capital. Sen. AbdulAzeez Nyako, who officially returned to the APC and his African Democratic Congress (ADC) which structures…

APC supporters appeal to Buhari to sack Service Chiefs

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Aminu Imam

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), under the aegis of the Coalition of APC Support Groups, on Wednesday, reiterated the call on President Muhammadu Buhari to replace the Service Chiefs. This was contained in a post by the National Publicity Secretary of the group, Sam Oburu, on his Facebook wall. The group said the current state affairs in the country especially as it concerns the safety of lives and property was making it difficult for committed party members to truthfully defend the administration. The post read: �It is becoming…

Zamfara PDP supporters defect to APC

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Aminu Imam

A group of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) supporters in Kungurki ward, in Kaura Namoda local government area (LGA) of Zamfara State, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group announced its defection at a ceremony on Wednesday in Sabon-garin Kaura, Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State. Speaking on behalf of the group, Malam Bala Ayuba said that the former PDP members under three different groups decided to leave the party for APC. Receiving the defectors, Alhaji Umaru Isiyaka, APC Kaura-Namoda LGA Chairman, commended the defectors for joining APC.He called on all…

2023 presidency: Shekarau says no zoning arrangement in APC�s Constitution

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Aminu Imam

� Says it is a matter of “common sense” to give power to the South Former minister and ex-Kano State governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has said that there is no arrangement for the zoning of the presidency in the constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former two-term Kano state governor and former Education minister made this known yesterday, while answering questions from newsmen. The Senator representing Kano-Central, however, noted that it is by the virtue of common sense and fairness that the power should leave the north to…