Tag: All Progressives Congress

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

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Baba Ahmed

…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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“I no longer recognise APC; the party has left me behind” – El-Rufa’i

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El Rufa'i on APC

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, says the distance between him and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “widening”. El-Rufa’i, a chieftain of the APC, who spoke on Monday at the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria held in Abuja, criticised the party for allegedly straying from its core values and promoting ‘ineffective’ leadership. The ex-governor said the various organs in the party have not been holding meetings, adding that the leadership is running the APC like a “one-man show”. The former FCT minister said: “I am the…

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Rivers: Ganduje declares Wikes ally, Tony Okocha as APC leader

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Ganduje declares

The National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has affirmed that Chief Tony Okocha is the leader of the party in Rivers State. According to Ganduje, the party’s Executive Committee headed by Okocha, an ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike, who is still a PDP member, is the Rivers State APC leadership structure recognised by the national secretariat of the party. Ganduje made this declaration yesterday in Port Harcourt, the State capital, during the inauguration of the newly-elected State Executive Committee of the party.…

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APC chieftain warns legislators against endorsing, passing ‘vote of confidence on Ganduje

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APC chieftain warns legislators

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nanfwang Dachi Gunat, has sounded a note of caution to lawmakers across the country against passing a vote of confidence on the embattled National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Gunat, who was a member of Support Groups Coordination (North-Central) for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said the lawmakers he is cautioning on their behalf, include both former and serving lawmaker, whether in the state houses of Assembly, House of representatives or senate. He stressed that such endorsement would amount…

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Ondo Election: Osun, Oyo our next targets Ganduje, on APCs victory

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Ganduje on Ondo election

The National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has identified Osun and Oyo States as the partys next target. Ganduje spoke in reaction to the election victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo State. Describing the governor as a sellable product, Ganduje appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state Capital after Aiyedatiwa was declared winner, Ganduje said: This is democracy in action and what is more important is that all major stakeholders including INEC believe that the election was free, fair, and…

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“Im not scared of defecting to APC” Wike

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Wike on APC defection

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he is not afraid of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), if he wants to. Wike made the assertion while explaining reasons for not supporting the candidacy of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 presidential election. He said equity and fairness were found wanting in the PDP, which was why he didnt support Atiku. According to him, he had no conversation with President Bola Tinubu before the polls on joining the ruling All-Progressive Congress.…

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KD LG polls: APC sweeps all 23 chairmanship, 255 councillorship seats

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APC wins KD LG polls

It was jubilation galore by members of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Kaduna State yesterday evening, when the Kaduna State Electoral Independent Commission (KAD-SEICOM) announced the result of the local government Chairmanship and councillorship elections conducted across the State. The Commission’s Chairperson, Hajiya Hajara Mohammed, announced that the APC won all the 23 local government Chairmanship seats and all the 255 councillorship positions in the State. Hajara said, “Eight political parties filled in political candidates in the election. They are ADC, APC, APGA, LP, NNPP, PDP, PRP, and…

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“Inciting Nigerians against Tinubu over hunger irresponsible, unpatriotic” – APC blasts Amaechi

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APC blasts Amaechi

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has slammed former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, describing the former Rivers governor as a leechy dependant who is angry because hes out of government. A statement yesterday by the spokesman of the party, Felix Morka, condemned Amaechis call for protest in the face of hunger and general hardship in the country. Recall that Amaechi had said hes shocked that Nigerians have remained tolerant in the face of growing hardship and harrowing experience to access basic needs since Tinubu became president. According to him, Nigerians were…

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“Weve no hand in your leadership crisis” – APC tells PDP

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APC tells PDP

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has distanced itself from the perennial leadership crisis that besets the the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). Recall that Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, had alleged that the APC is behind the division and crisis rocking the party, saying the ruling party had planted moles in the PDP to feed it (APC) confidential information about whats going on in the opposition party. Reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, said the ruling party is not involved in the protracted imbroglio within the opposition…

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