Tag: APC Congresses

Congresses: Gombe APC Elects Ward Executives in Peaceful, Transparent Process

Aminu Imam

As Governor Inuwa participates in affirmation of results of consensus that produced party executives in Jekadafari wardAPC National Team, observers, others commend rancour-free conduct of ward congress in Gombe Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya was earlier yesterday at his Jekadafari ward, in Gombe metropolis, where he attended and participated in the affirmation of the result of the APC Ward Congress conducted through consensus method. Recall that stakeholders of the APC in Gombe State had adopted a resolution to hold the party’s congresses at ward, local government and…

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‘Ward Congress foundation of APC victory in 2023’ Omo-Agege

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has stressed the importance of All Progressives Congress, (APC), ward congress as the foundation for election victory in Delta State and Nigeria in general. In an issued statement, which he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the lawmaker noted that there was a mass turnout of people, which he believes was a signal to the party becoming dominant in Delta State within a short time. He expressed delight in the peaceful conduct of congresses across the…

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Borno: Boko Haram ambush security operatives escorting APC stakeholders from ward congresses in LGAs

Aminu Imam

Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect yesterday ambushed security operatives escorting APC stakeholders near Kareto village, who were on their way to Damasak, Mobbar and Abadam Local Government Areas in Nothern Borno to participate in Saturday ward congresses of the party. Damasak and Abadam share a border with the Niger Republic and are located about 200kms drive from Maiduguri, the State capital. Sources said the attack, which has claimed some lives including security operatives, hindered the conduct of the exercise in two local government areas, as the delegation withdrew…

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APC shuns Keyamo, others, says Congress will hold as planned

Aminu Imam

Despite warnings, the All Progressives Congress (APC) said its July 31 ward congresses nationwide will hold as planned. The Party at a press briefing held in Abuja told its members to ignore statements from some of the party leaders calling for the removal of the Gov Mala Buni-led caretaker committee. Recall that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, (SAN), had on Wednesday warned of the legal implications of holding the exercise following the judgment of the Supreme Court on the appeal filed by the PDP candidate…

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APC Congresses: Gombe APC Stakeholders Adopt Consensus Method

Aminu Imam

From Umar Kaltungo The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Gombe State have unanimously agreed to adopt the consensus method during the forthcoming partys congresses at ward, local government, and state levels. In a two-point communiqu read by the state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, after the stakeholders meeting, which was held at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House, the APC stalwarts also unanimously affirmed their unalloyed loyalty to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to provide direction to the party, both in the build-up to and during the congresses…

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Congresses: “Why were recommending consensus option” APC

Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is recommending a consensus option for the election of party officials at all levels in the forthcoming congresses, to reduce possible acrimony. Recall that the partys conventions are expected to commence on July 31 with ward congresses. The National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John Akpanudoedehe,  in a statement yesterday, said APC is a Party for all Nigerians so it’s making plans to accommodate everyone. We are encouraging States to adopt the consensus arrangement because it saves costs and reduces…

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APC grants waivers to new members

Aminu Imam

Returning executives to contest Congresses The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has released the approved schedule of activities and guidelines for the conduct of its nationwide ward congresses scheduled for July 31. The approved schedule was contained in a statement issued by the National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, (CECPC), Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, yesterday in Abuja. He said the party had, however, granted waivers to new members and returning executives to contest congresses. According to Akpanudoedehe, the purchase of nomination forms for Ward, Local Government and Area Councils…

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