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APC identifies prominent politicians threatening Nigeria’s progress

Aminu Imam
APC leadership crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi of posing a serious threat to Nigeria’s unity and development, following their involvement in the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Recall that the ruling party made the claim in response to comments by el-Rufa’i, who warned in a recent interview that Nigeria would be in danger if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is re-elected in 2027. Reacting in a statement issued yesterday…

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“APC attacking Obi consistently to divert attention from its failures” – CUPP

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CUPP on APC

The Conference of United Political Parties, (CUPP), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of launching a smear campaign against Peter Obi to divert attention from its failures in governance. Its National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. Ameh, who is also a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), was reacting to comments by the APC  National Publicity Secretary, Felix Mouka, who accused Obi of hypocrisy and claimed he had “nothing to offer Nigeria”. He described the allegations as a “gross…

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ADC, LP condemn FG’s ₦712bn Lagos Airport renovation as ‘misplaced, elitist and reckless’

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ADC, LP condemn

Fierce criticism has trailed the Federal Government’s approval of ₦712.3 billion for the renovation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with opposition parties – the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) – describing the move as fiscally reckless, elitist, and out of touch with the economic realities facing Nigerians. The criticism follows the July 31 approval granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), announced by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. According to him, the funds will go toward the first major rehabilitation of the airport’s old terminal since its…

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El-Rufa’i urges Nigerians to sack APC in 2027

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El Rufa'i urges

…Says “This is the fight of our lives” Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, calling on Nigerians to unite and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufa’i, who was in Sokoto at the weekend as part of a nationwide grassroots mobilisation tour, warned that another term for the APC would endanger Nigeria’s unity, stability, and future. “The APC is incompetent and clannish. If we allow this government another term, what remains of Nigeria’s…

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2027: After Buhari, APC scrambles, as Atiku, Kwankwaso jostle for North’s political leadership

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Opposition scramble

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has ignited a fierce struggle for the political soul of Northern Nigeria, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) scrambling to retain its loyal base.  Meanwhile, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have emerged as frontrunners in the race to inherit Buhari’s political mantle. Buhari, who died in London on July 13 after a prolonged illness, was buried in Daura, Katsina State, with national leaders, traditional rulers, and thousands of ordinary Nigerians in…

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APC chairman: Yilwatda’s emergence alters zoning structure

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Yilwatda’s emergence

The emergence of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the successor  of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, altered the zoning structure in the party, The ‘election’ of Yilwatda at the 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, underlined the sustained agitation by stakeholders in the APC from the North-Central zone that the seat of national chairman of the ruling party be returned to the region. His choice followed…

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2027: Yilwatda unveils APC unity agenda 

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Yilwatda unveils2

…Hints at Kwankwaso’s defection in bold strategy  In his first major appearance since assuming office, the newly sworn-in National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the party—centered on unity, expansion, and strategic consolidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking Thursday night on a television programme, Yilwatda projected a calm but resolute leadership style, one he says mirrors that of President Bola Tinubu: “calm, gentle, but taking bold decisions where others even fear to discuss”. Yilwatda recounted how his emergence…

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APC Leadership Crisis: Petitions, withdrawals mar 2025 bye-elections in 12 states

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APC leadership crisis

…Ganduje’s replacement top agenda at NEC meeting  As the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded legislative bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states, the party is now bracing for a potentially stormy National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday amid rising internal discord, unresolved petitions, and mounting leadership tensions. The bye-elections—conducted on July 19 to fill vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly—have been marred by withdrawals, petitions, and allegations of manipulation in states including Adamawa, Edo, Anambra, Ogun, and Kaduna. In Adamawa, an aspirant…

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Atiku dumps PDP for ADC, as Makinde downplays impact

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Atiku dumps PDP

…Faces legal warning over use of national symbols  In a significant political shift, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), setting the stage for major realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar, a founding PDP member and its presidential candidate in 2019 and 2023, cited irreconcilable differences with the party’s current direction in a resignation letter dated July 14. “The current trajectory of the party diverges from the foundational principles we stood…

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2027: ADC accuses FG, APC of plot to destabilise opposition

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ADC accuses FG, APC

…As Coalition sparks major S’East realignment The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has accused key officials within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating clandestine moves aimed at destabilising the newly-formed opposition coalition and sowing confusion within its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued yesterday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary and National Coalition Spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC alleged that senior federal government officials recently summoned former state chairmen and key members of its state executive…

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