Tag: PRIMARIES

Kaduna: One killed, 5 injured, as violence rocks APC Assembly primaries

Aminu Imam
KD APC Assembly primaries

Tension has engulfed Mai Gwado community in Jushi Ward, Sabon-Gari LGA of Kaduna State, following a violent outbreak that occurred during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna State House of Assembly seat. According to reports from the area, the unrest began shortly after the conclusion of vote counting in Jushi, when suspected political thugs allegedly launched coordinated attacks on residents and disrupted activities within the community. In an open letter circulated by a resident, some politicians were accused of sponsoring youths to foment violence in the…

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APC primaries: RaÉ—É—a secures Katsina guber return ticket

Aminu Imam
Radda guber return ticket

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Katsina State has affirmed Governor Dikko RaÉ—É—a as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise was conducted yesterday, under the supervision of officials from the party’s national headquarters. Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Governorship Consensus Exercise, Dr. Yakubu Maccilo, said 160 delegates unanimously affirmed Rala as the party’s candidate. Maccido explained that in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the APC guidelines, a sole aspirant must be affirmed through a voice vote by delegates.…

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APC primaries rock party, as over 50 lawmakers lose bids

Aminu Imam
APC primaries rock party

…Violence erupts in Lagos The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been thrown into a major political storm following dramatic outcomes from its House of Representatives primaries, with more than 50 serving lawmakers losing their re-election bids and violent clashes in Lagos exposing deepening tensions within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The massive shake-up, regarded as one of the largest turnovers of federal lawmakers since 2015, signals intensifying internal battles for influence within the APC and raises fresh concerns about party unity as political permutations…

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2027: Over 70 Gov’ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets ahead of primaries

Aminu Imam
Gov'ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, said the exercise proceeded smoothly, with two screening panels handling 35 aspirants each. She added that more than 100 governorship aspirants from states where elections would be held are participating in the exercise.  She said the exercise reflects the party’s commitment to due process and credible candidate selection.…

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PDP primaries : Turaki’s leadership set to screen 3,181 aspirants

Aminu Imam
Turaki’s PDP primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party after the Interim National Working Committee (INWC), led by Tanimu Turaki, has announced screening and appeal panels for the party’s 2027 primaries, just days after another faction of the party completed its own screening exercise. The Turaki led-leadership yesterday unveiled screening and appeal committees for aspirants seeking presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State House of Assembly tickets across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a document jointly signed by the Interim leadership’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, and National Organising Secretary,…

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2027: APC waives screening for Tinubu ahead of primaries

Aminu Imam
APC waives Tinubu screening

…Declares him cleared The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring him duly cleared to participate in the party’s upcoming presidential primary. The decision was reached at the party’s 188th NWC meeting held yesterday at its National Secretariat in Abuja. In a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the committee said the waiver was granted in line with its constitutional powers under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv), which empower it to organise…

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2027: APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries

Aminu Imam
APC dismisses

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its governorship and presidential primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, shifting both exercises by several days as part of adjustments to its timetable. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, who disclosed the changes yesterday while briefing newsmen after the 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in Abuja, announced that its presidential primary, earlier fixed for May 15 and 16, will now hold on May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries have been moved to May 21, 2026. The…

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2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

Aminu Imam
APC releases timetable

…Fixes presidential form at ₦100m, gov’ship ₦50m The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting out key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening processes, and primary elections across all elective positions. The timetable, contained in a schedule of activities issued by the party and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, indicates that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will begin later this month at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to…

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APC rejects automatic tickets, insists on competitive primaries

Aminu Imam
APC rejects automatic tickets

…Dismisses opposition boycott threats The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected agitation for automatic tickets for serving lawmakers, while also declaring its readiness to participate fully in the 2027 general elections regardless of any opposition boycott. As preparations intensify for the 2026 primaries, the party has shut down proposals seeking automatic renomination for incumbent senators and members of the House of Representatives. The move reinforces the APC’s stance on internal democracy and signals a commitment to competitive primaries. The proposal, reportedly backed by some leaders within the 10th…

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Taraba APC Guber Aspirants boycott primary re-run

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Some aggrieved Taraba All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants, say they have chosen to boycott the party’s Feb.10 rerun primaries because it is against the Supreme Court judgment.Sen. Yusuf Yusuf, the Spokesperson for the aspirants said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.Yusuf, who represents Taraba Central at the National Assembly said the planned rerun was in contrast to the apex court ruling.“For the purpose of refreshing our memories, the race to clinch the APC governorship ticket started in 2022 with seven aspirants who obtained the party‘s expression…

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