The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, while clarifying the role of National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, amid growing speculation of a political shift within the party’s North-East bloc. At a stakeholder meeting held in Hong on Tuesday, party leaders and executives across the state passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership. However, notable in its omission was any reference to Vice President Kashim Shettima, prompting media reports suggesting that…
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APC N’East meeting erupts over solo endorsement of Tinubu
…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…
Read MoreAtiku, el-Rufa’i warned against moves to stop Tinubu’s 2027 re-election
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i have been warned to desist from any alleged plot to undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027. The warning came from the Coalition of Niger Deltans for Equity and Justice (CNDEJ), a socio-political group in the South-South, which accused the northern coalition linked to both leaders of attempting to truncate the South’s rightful opportunity to complete an eight-year presidential tenure. In an issued statement signed by its spokesman, Prince Meshach Bebenimibo, and issued in Warri, the…
Read MoreEx-Women Affairs minister rallies Nigerians for Tinubu’s re-election
The immediate-past Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has declared her full support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. According to an issued statement yesterday signed by her spokesperson, Musa AbdulRahman, Ohanenye said her support for the President is based on her conviction in his leadership, which she described as visionary, courageous, and focused on national transformation. “My commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not merely political; it is a deep-seated conviction born from observing his visionary leadership, his unwavering dedication to national progress, and his genuine commitment to…
Read More“Only Tinubu can revive Nigeria” – Tompolo
…Pledges 10m votes for President The Chairman of Tantita Security Services, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, yesterday threw his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, insisting that he remains the only visionary leader who can revamp the nation’s ailing economy. Speaking through the Technical Adviser to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Edgar Biu, at a press briefing organised by the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement in Abuja to mark Democracy Day, Tompolo said the President has proven through his reforms that he has the vision and the grit to finish what he started. “We…
Read MoreAnglican bishop urges Tinubu to tackle causes of insecurity
Bishop of Lafia (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Godwin Robinson, the has urged President Bola Tinubu to get to the root causes of insecurity and economic and other challenges facing the country. Robinson said this yesterday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, while delivering the Bishop’s Charge’ at the 2nd session of the 9th Synod of the Diocese, with the theme: “Keep the Flame Alive on the Altar”. He said it was only by doing so that there would be lasting solutions for them. “Structural reforms must address the root causes…
Read MoreTwo Years of Renewed Hope: IGP (Rtd) Adamu Salutes President Tinubu’s Transformative Strides
In a goodwill message to mark the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Abubakar Adamu, has described the President’s leadership as impactful and transformative. He commended the strides made across key sectors and urged Nigerians to support the government’s reform efforts. Recall that President Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, has spent the last two years implementing wide-ranging reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The administration is credited with improvements in power supply, with generation rising to over 6,000 megawatts, and…
Read More2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others court Northern bloc
…Forge national alliance against Tinubu A major political realignment may be underway ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as key figures from both northern and southern Nigeria met behind closed doors in Abuja at the weekend to discuss the country’s worsening socio-economic conditions and strategize on unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and brought together a high-powered mix of political leaders across party lines. Among those present were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023…
Read More2027: “No automatic ticket for Tinubu; I’m running” – 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…
Read More2027: Atiku, Obi, el-Rufa’i seal opposition alliance under ADC to challenge Tinubu
In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i have finalised a coalition deal aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The alliance, months in the making, will operate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant attempt to forge a united opposition platform. The agreement, which was reached during a high-level meeting on Tuesday evening and confirmed publicly by el-Rufa’i during the Arewa TechFest in Katsina…
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