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APC N’East meeting erupts over solo endorsement of Tinubu

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APC N'East meeting erupts

…Sparks tensions around VP’s omission A high-level meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North-East geo-political zone ended in chaos yesterday, after a controversial endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term failed to acknowledge Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a prominent son of the region. Held in Gombe State, the gathering brought together key APC figures including ministers, governors, lawmakers, and national party leaders. Tensions flared when APC’s National Vice-Chairman (North-East),  Mustapha Salihu, openly declared support for Tinubu’s re-election bid without mentioning Shettima, triggering outrage among delegates. Eyewitnesses…

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“APC now a gathering of sinners seeking forgiveness” – Dalung

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Dalung on APC

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has described the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) as a ‘gathering of sinners’, alleging that politicians defecting to the party are doing so not out of ideological conviction but in search of political absolution. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, Dalung, who is a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), referenced a past comment by former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who reportedly said that regardless of the severity of a politician’s past transgressions, joining the APC guarantees forgiveness. “These are…

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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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“Am I in North Korea or Nigeria?” – Prof. Yusuf Usman criticizes wave of political endorsements, defections

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Renowned Nigerian physician and political analyst, Professor Yusuf Usman, has raised alarm over the current political climate in Nigeria, likening recent events to the one-party system seen in North Korea. Speaking at an event broadcast on television, Prof. Yusuf expressed deep concern over the surge in political endorsements and defections, describing it as a disturbing trend. “Today I’m seeing mass endorsement, mass defections. I saw it the other day, and I was telling my wife, am I in North Korea or in Nigeria?” he said.  He called the situation a…

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“Nigeria must resist one-Party State” – Ex-NBA President 

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Ex NBA President

Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Joseph Daudu (SAN) and other experts have called on the citizens to resist a one-party State, saying the Constitution envisages a multi-party democracy. Daudu spoke at the 13th webinar on the overview and mid-term report of the administration of President Bola Tinubu between May 2023 and May 2025, organised by the ‘Rule of Law Development Foundation’, yesterday. Daudu, who is the coordinator of the Foundation, described the alleged moves to establish a one-party State as “selfish, evil and counter-productive”. He warned that…

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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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