Tag: APC Chieftain

2027: “Tinubu’s re-election poses “moral dilemma” for the North” — Prof. Alƙali 

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Prof. Alkali on North

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rufa’i Ahmed Alƙali, has stirred fresh debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing it as a “moral burden” for the North. Speaking in a published interview yesterday, Alƙali addressed a range of pressing political issues, including Tinubu’s electoral prospects, zoning controversies, and recent political realignments such as developments involving Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Reflecting on his experience as a former political adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Alƙali was asked whether his past role influences his current assessment…

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“Nigeria in political mess for refusal to build ideological parties” – APC chieftain 

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APC chieftain

A former presidential candidate and one-time critic of Nigeria’s major parties, Shitu Mohammed Kabir, has defended his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the country’s refusal to build ideological political parties and adopt proportional representation has entrenched desperation, opportunism and a winner-takes-all political culture. Kabir, a former leader of the Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) and a past chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), made the remarks during an interview on Wednesday, where he was challenged over what many Nigerians see as a shift…

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2027: ADC alleges APC plot to cripple opposition

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ADC alleges APC plot

…As APC chieftain warns party over Atiku, zoning crisis The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), of deliberately engineering internal crises within major opposition parties to weaken them ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as an APC chieftain has warned that the ADC itself risks internal instability over zoning and the growing influence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation while featuring on a television programme, claiming that the APC had a hand in…

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By-election: “Kaduna spoke loudly today” – APC’s chieftain mocks el-Rufa’i 

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APC’s chieftain mocks

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has mocked former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i following the emerging outcome of the ongoing by-election in parts of the state. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), is yet to announce official results, early returns suggest that the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is leading. El-Rufa’i had actively campaigned for the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), a party recently adopted by members of the coalition of opposition leaders. Reacting to the emerging results, Ayekooto, in a post on his official X…

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APC Chieftain faults chairman selection process

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…Warns defecting PDP Govs. of political danger A high-ranking chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sylvester Moniedafe, has raised strong concerns over the party’s current political direction, warning that the ruling party is inadvertently empowering its opposition, the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Speaking during an appearance on Liberty TV’s flagship programme: ‘PoliticsNOW’, yesterday, Moniedafe criticised the process that produced the new APC National Chairman, describing it as flawed and lacking transparency. He cautioned that such missteps could deepen internal divisions and weaken the party’s chances in the 2027…

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

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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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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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“No magic will make Tinubu lose in 2027” – APC Forum chairman, Zazzaga replies NNPP

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Zazzaga replies NNPP

Chairman of the North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum, Saleh Zazzaga, has declared that there is no magic that can stop President Bola Tinubu from winning the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, Zazzaga said Nigerians will vote massively for Tinubu in 2027 as his policies would have turned the country around for good by the time the election comes around. Zazzaga, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 election, was responding to remarks made by Kano State New Nigeria Peoples Party…

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“Turji’s threat to destroy Zamfara, affront on Army” – APC chieftain

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A threat by bandit leader, Bello Turji to destroy Zamfara State if his associate, Baka Burgi, is arrested by the military, is not released before end of  December, has been described as a direct affront to the Nigerian Army. An APC chieftain in the State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, expressed this sentiment while addressing newsmen at his residence in Gusau,  the state capital,  at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian Army apprehended top bandit leader, Bako Wurgi (a.k.a Baka Na-Garba) on December 14. Wurgi is suspected of involvement in the…

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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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