Tag: Tinubu

2027: ‘APGA’ll adopt Tinubu as presidential candidate if APC clears him’ – Party Chairman 

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APGA'll adopt Tinubu

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced plans to adopt President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential poll once he is cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seek re-election. APGA’s national chairman, Sly Ezeokemwa, at a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, said: “We hope that during the national convention of the APC, if he secures the nomination of his party through direct primaries, I can bet you that the national convention of APGA will adopt him as our presidential candidate”. Ezeokenwa pointed out…

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“I’ll resign as gov., if Tinubu doesn’t win” – Okpebholo

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Edo gov. on Tinubu

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has openly pledged to step down from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 presidential election. The Governor, who made the declaration while speaking during an interview on  television on Friday, said his confidence is rooted in the development projects currently ongoing in Edo State, which he credited to the support of the Tinubu administration. Okpebholo stated that residents of the state would express their appreciation for the president through their votes in 2027. He argued that visible infrastructure and social projects…

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“It’ll be Tinubu/APC vs Nigerians in 2027” – Atiku

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Atiku on Asiwaju2027

Former Vice-President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be a straight fight between President Bola Tinubu and the APC on one side, and the Nigerian people on the other. Reacting to the defection of Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, Atiku said political realignments are not new and that every politician is free to choose a path. He added that even his children are free to take independent political positions. “However, anyone — including his son — who chooses to…

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PDP Gov. Bala Moh’d meets Tinubu amid defection rumours

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Bala Moh'd meets Tinubu

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, yesterday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting came amid growing rumours of possible political realignment by some opposition governors. However, the discussion centered on security challenges in Bauchi State, especially the worsening situation in Alƙaleri local government area. Governor Mohammed briefed the President on renewed bandit attacks that have forced several communities to flee their homes. He raised concern over the activities of armed groups operating from forest areas in Gwana, Kafin-Duguri, Mansur, Yalau, Futuk, and…

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2027: Group unveils plan to deliver 1.5m votes for Tinubu, Sani 

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Group unveils plan for Tinubu, Sani

A Kaduna-based political movement, ‘Mairago Vanguard for Tinubu and Uba Sani 2027’, has announced plans to mobilise massive grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said it had put in place structures across the 23 local government areas of the state, three senatorial zones and down to polling units to ensure effective coordination and voter engagement. Coordinator of the movement, Suleiman Abubakar, in an issued statement, said six members have been appointed in each of the local government…

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Tinubu replaces Uzodinma as Chairman, APC Convention C’ttee 

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Tinubu replaces Uzodinma

…Adds Wike’s ally President Bola Tinubu has removed Imo State governor Hope Uzodinma as the Chairman of 2026 All-Progressives Congress  (APC) National Convention Coordination Committee and replace him with former Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Masari. Uzodinma, the Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, will now serve as the treasurer to the Convention Planning Committee. According to reports, the replacement of Imo State Governor to promote inclusive and unity with the party. The committee membership was also increased from 73 to 90 to accommodate more members, including Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator…

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2027: “States with high votes for  Tinubu will enjoy more FG projects” – Barau Jibrin

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Barau Jibrin on 2027

…As Senate pushes bigger federal share of national revenue Deputy President of the 10th Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said states that deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election would enjoy increased federal projects, as the Senate simultaneously moves to amend the Constitution to boost the Federal Government’s share of national revenue. Speaking on Monday in Katsina at the endorsement ceremony of President Tinubu and Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Raɗɗa, Senator Barau said states that strongly support the President’s re-election…

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UK court names Tinubu, Osinbajo, Aluko in Diezani Alison-Madueke corruption trial

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UK court names

A United Kingdom (UK)’s court has mentioned President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, and oil businessman, Kolawole Aluko during proceedings in the corruption trial of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The names were raised as prosecutors presented documents and digital records before the Southwark Crown Court in London. The materials were introduced as part of evidence in the ongoing case against Alison-Madueke. Prosecutors told the court that the evidence includes transcripts of audio recordings, WhatsApp messages, e-mails, and written correspondence. These items were said to have been recovered during…

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2027: ADC says Tinubu, APC must go, to restore democracy

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2027 ADC2

Opposition voices from different political platforms have intensified calls for the removal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing what they describe as a deepening governance and democratic crisis in Nigeria. The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), said ending Tinubu’s tenure is central to rescuing the country. Speaking on a television programme at the weekend, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, declared that the opposition’s focus was unequivocal. “It’s solely to get Tinubu out of power. That is the agenda. There…

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2027: How Kwankwaso’s grip is quietly loosening in Kano according to Tinubu’s playbook 

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Tinubu on Kwankwaso’s grip

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has subtly reworked his Kano political strategy, opting not to accommodate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso  but to steadily erode his influence. According to a published report yesterday, sources revealed that the Presidency dropped earlier overtures to the Kwankwasiyya leader after concluding Kano could be won without meeting his “excessive” demands. Instead, strategists advised Tinubu to weaken Kwankwaso’s structure by engaging directly with key power blocs and former allies now back in the APC. The shift was driven by electoral calculations. In the 2023 governorship poll, the NNPP…

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