Tag: All Progressives Congress

6 APC Govs. allegedly backing secret coalition talks’ – ADP chieftain

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A chieftain of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Dr. Sani Dawop, has claimed that six governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are secretly funding coalition talks aimed at challenging the current political order. In a published  interview yesterday, Dawop likened the move to the 2015 formation of the APC, when several PDP governors defected to forge a new political alliance. He said the current funding reflects growing dissatisfaction within APC ranks. “There are about six APC governors funding the coalition right now. Go and investigate; it’s the same…

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Eid Message: “APC prioritises 2027 re-election over hunger, insecurity” – ACF

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ACF on APC

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the worsening hunger and insecurity plaguing the country, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of focusing more on its 2027 re-election campaign than addressing Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic challenges. In an issued statement marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said the festive period should serve as a time for sober reflection on the values of sacrifice, unity, and devotion. He lamented that these values stand in stark contrast to the prevailing reality of hardship endured…

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Akwa-Ibom Gov. dumps PDP, joins APC

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Akwa Ibom Gov

Akwa-Ibom State governor, Umo Eno has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). He announced his defection in an event that took place yesterday at the Government House, Uyo, the State capital. The defection ceremony drew key APC leaders from across the country. “We’re not joining the APC from a position of weakness, but from a position of strength. We’re bringing value to Akwa- Ibom State. We’ve come into the APC with a ministry of reconciliation”, the governor said. With the development, the…

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2027: APC dismisses viral report on automatic tickets for lawmakers

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APC dismisses

…Says its ‘fake news’ The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has strongly denied a widely circulated report claiming that it has granted automatic tickets to all its current National Assembly members for the upcoming elections. In an official press statement it issued yesterday, the party described the report—tagged: “APC Grants Automatic Tickets to All National Assembly Members” – as entirely false. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, Esq, said: “The report is FAKE NEWS, and should be disregarded in its entirety as it did not emanate from our…

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APC slams Amaechi, Atiku, el-Rufa’i over criticism of Tinubu

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The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has come out swinging against three of its former political heavyweights – Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar, and Nasir el-Rufa’i – accusing them of launching a coordinated attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a desperate bid to regain political relevance and access to state resources. In a statement released yesterday, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the trio’s recent criticism of Tinubu’s economic policies as “baseless”, “hypocritical”, and reflective of self-serving motives. The attack, he said, was made under the guise of a birthday…

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“APC drifting towards monarchy” – Ex-Chieftain, Lukman

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Lukman on APC

…Says party abandoning progressive ideals A former National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has expressed concern that the ruling party is gradually moving away from its founding ideals of progressivism toward a structure that resembles centralised control. Lukman, who expressed his concern during a television programme yesterday, lamented that internal contests had been abandoned in favour of automatic adoptions. While reflecting on his role in the formation of the APC, he expressed disappointment in the party’s current direction, claiming it had drifted from its founding…

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2027: “No automatic ticket for Tinubu; I’m running” – APC chieftain declares

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APC chieftain declares

Former presidential aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Charles Udeogaranya, has strongly rejected the notion of an automatic ticket for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, vowing to contest the presidency on the APC platform. His declaration comes in the wake of the recent APC National Summit in Abuja, where party leaders, including governors and 10th National Assembly members, endorsed President Tinubu for a second term. “While I deeply and respectfully appreciate my fellow APC members at the Abuja summit, may I also respectfully…

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APC endorses President Tinubu as sole 2027 presidential candidate

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In a united show of political support, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.  The endorsement came during the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall in Abuja, under the theme: “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.” The decision received unanimous backing from key party stakeholders, including APC governors, the National Assembly leadership, and the party’s National Working Committee, (NWC). Imo State Governor and Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, Hope…

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Tinubu’s 2027 endorsement sparks Northern backlash over governance, regionalism

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…Baba-Ahmed, Naja’atu Moh’d speak out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent endorsement for a second term in 2027 by North-West All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders has drawn sharp criticism from notable northern political figures, who accuse the administration of neglecting the region’s suffering population and fostering regional favoritism. Recall that at a recent gathering in Kaduna, the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, moved a Motion endorsing Tinubu for re-election, which was seconded by Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris.  The endorsement was accompanied by a ‘vote of confidence’…

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Ex-Gov. Fayemi apologises to Nigerians over APC’s unmet promises

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Ex Gov. Fayemi apologises

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has issued a public apology to Nigerians for the shortcomings of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) during its time in power.  Speaking on a television programme yesterday, Fayemi, who briefly served as a minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, admitted that the party had failed to deliver on key promises made to the Nigerian people. “We have not succeeded in achieving everything we promised”, Fayemi said, acknowledging the APC’s inability to bring the desired change to the country. He also noted that the party’s…

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