Tag: APC

2023: All political appointees must resign in 5 days or forget the primaries – New APC guidelines

Aminu Imam

New guidelines released by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, have stipulated that all political appointees who aspire to participate in its primary elections at all levels must resign at least 30 days to the conduct of the primaries. The new guideline automatically leaves some of President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointees who are gunning for the 2023 presidency with just five days to either resign or forget their ambitions. This is in consideration of the fact that the APC primary election for the Presidency, according to the ruling…

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2023: Jonathan is APC’s Trump card, Says Southern group

Aminu Imam

A political pressure group called ‘The Southern Frontiers‘, has thrown its weight behind former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s (GEJ) candidature in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, saying ”he is the only person amongst the aspirants so far who has the wherewithal to rescue the country from the mess it is currently enmeshed”. In an issued 7-page communiqué, signed by its Scribe, Mr. Bamitale, and made available to newsmen, after rising from an emergency meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State yesterday, he emphasised without fear of contradiction that “We have wholistically placed…

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Kaduna: “Get involved in State LG Election, Ward Congresses” – Ramalan tells APC members, others

Aminu Imam

The former Chairman of APC Kaduna State Caucus, Alhaji (Dr.), Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has charged the leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Kaduna State to actively participate in the forthcoming local government election and the ward congresses, billed to hold as from Saturday, 7th to 9th May 2022. The Step-aside Politician, who made this known in an issued statement in Abuja, appealed to those that would emerge as delegates to ensure that only credible and popular candidates are elected in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives.

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2023: ‘APC will lose presidency if Jonathan isn’t the flagbearer’, Group tells APC Chairman

Aminu Imam

A group, known as the Citizens Network for Peace and Development (CNPD), says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will lose the presidency in 2023 if former President Goodluck Jonathan is not the flag-bearer of the ruling party. Addressing a press conference in Abuja yesterday, the CNPD National Coordinator, Okorie Raphael, said Jonathan’s “acceptance” would enable APC to win the general election. Raphael said the comeback of the former president would provide a favourable environment for national engagement and dialogue. “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan reflects a national acceptance that will give…

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2023: “Vote for credible Nigerians, not Political Party” – Ramalan

Aminu Imam

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir The Former Caucus Chairman of the Kaduna State All Progressives Congress, (APC), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has warned Nigerians, especially from the North, against voting for political parties based on sentiments or attachment, instead of focusing on the characters of political hopefuls in the next 2023 general election. “Vote for personality”, the APC chieftain advised, “and search for folks who you believe will do something wonderful for your State, your country, your children tomorrow”. Ramalan, who is the Executive Chairman, Atar Communications Nig. Ltd, (owners of…

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2023: APC announces new date for sale of Nomination Forms

Aminu Imam

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to its aspirants earlier fixed for Saturday, April 23, 2022. It was gathered that a new date is expected to be fixed by the party’s leadership on Monday. The party has also embarked on the reorganisation of its National Secretariat by ordering its six directors to embark on compulsory leave. A letter, dated April 21, 2022, signed by the APC National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore, directed all the directors to go…

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Just In! 2023: APC adopts Indirect Primary, rules out Consensus candidacy

Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has opted to choose its presidential candidate for 2023 through an indirect primary election. The decision was reached at the party’s 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting holding at the Transcorp Hotel, in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the party also transmitted their powers to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC to make decisions for a period of 90 days. Among those who will be contesting the APC Presidential primary are Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…

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APC demands N100m for presidential nomination forms, pegs gov’ship’s at N50m

Aminu Imam

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pegged the price for its Expression of Interest and nomination forms for the presidency at N100 million. The party, which took the decision in its released ‘Fee schedule for Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for all elective positions in the 2023 general elections‘, also pegged that of governorship at N50 million. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morgan, announced this yesterday at a briefing with reporters in Abuja, said forms for Senate are N20 million; House of…

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2023 Presidency: “Nobody using me to scuttle Amaechi’s ambition” ? Party chieftain

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential convention slated for May 30-31, a Chieftain of the party and presidential hopeful, Tein Teinbo Seliyefubara Jack-Rich, has denied insinuation that he is in the race to scuttle the presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Jack Rich made the denial yesterday, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja. Both Jack Rich and Amaechi are the two aspirants from the South-South geo-political zone who have signified interest in the APC presidential ticket. Incidentally, both are from…

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APC Primaries: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Amaechi, others scramble for 7,800 delegates

Aminu Imam

Presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC), among them Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo; the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, amongst others, are to battle for 7,800 delegates to grab the party’s ticket for the 2023 general elections. According to a document obtained from the party leaders, a total of 7,800 delegates are going to participate in the selection of the presidential candidate of the ruling party. Aside from the trio, five other aspirants; Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Yahaya Bello of Kogi State,…

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