The Abia State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Alex Otti has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The clarification follows social media posts by some individuals from the state who circulated a picture of Governor Otti during a recent visit to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah—just days before Mbah’s defection to the APC. They alleged that the visit was part of Otti’s plan to join the ruling party. Reacting to the claims, the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, in a statement on Monday, described the reports as “a fabrication by…
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The Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked reports suggesting the existence of factions within the party, insisting it remains one united and indivisible family. In a statement issued on Monday by the ADC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Sir Bon Unachukwu, and made available to Newsmen, the party reaffirmed Professor James Okoroma as the duly recognised State Chairman. According to the statement, the national leadership of the ADC has directed that all party activities, communications, and official engagements in Imo State must be conducted exclusively under the supervision of the Professor Okoroma-led State Working Committee. “The…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured that internal issues within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are being amicably resolved as a family affair. Adeleke gave the assurance on Monday while addressing journalists in Abuja after presiding over the inaugural meeting of the Accommodation Sub-Committee of the PDP National Convention Committee. The governor, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the National Convention Committee and Chairman of the Accommodation Sub-Committee, said the party remains united and fully prepared for its forthcoming national convention. According to him, all arrangements have been concluded for a smooth and successful convention scheduled for October…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Shegun Saiki, has criticized Senator Adams Oshiomhole over his recent distribution of motorcycles, grinding machines, sewing machines, and cash gifts to some constituents in Edo North Senatorial District. Saiki, a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, described the gesture as “a return to old habits,” questioning the motive and sustainability of such empowerment schemes. In a statement on Monday, Saiki said, “It is like somebody vomiting and swallowing it back. Which constituency project is he doing after two years in the Senate? What can anybody buy…
The executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo North Senatorial District have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde, insisting that the party remains united and strong despite recent defections. This was contained in a communiqué issued after a strategic meeting held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and made available to journalists on Monday. The party leaders maintained that the recent defection of Senator Ayoola Agboola, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (2007–2011) and the only PDP senator from the South-West between 2011 and 2015, would not weaken the PDP’s structure or popularity…
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reaffirmed its support for the reelection of Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The state party chairman, Chief Benjamin Omale, made this known during a Thanksgiving Mass organised by the Tiavnyam Development Foundation, TDF, in honour of Governor Alia at St. Veronica’s Parish, Agidi, Akpagher-Mbatiav. The event, held to celebrate Governor Alia’s achievements over the past two years, also featured the presentation of an excellence award to the governor by the TDF. Chief Omale described the recognition as a testament to the…
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared that President Bola Tinubu does not need to campaign in Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections, boasting that there is no opposition in the state. Bello made the remark on Saturday during an endorsement rally held in support of President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, for a second term in office. According to Bello, the All Progressives Congress, APC, remains firmly in control of the state and will deliver a landslide victory for Tinubu in 2027. “President Tinubu, you don’t even need to come to Kogi State to…
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is “dead and only awaiting its obituary.” Abdullahi made the remark on Saturday during the unveiling of the ADC State Secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, the ADC has emerged as the only credible opposition party capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the coming elections. “The question is no longer whether Kwarans want the APC; that question has been answered. They don’t,” Abdullahi said. “The question now…
Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will lose the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola made the declaration on Saturday in Ilorin while speaking with journalists after commissioning the new Kwara State secretariat of the ADC along Basin Road. According to him, the APC’s increasing intolerance toward opposition parties shows that it is insecure and unpopular among Nigerians. “If APC is confident of its strength, it won’t be so hyped and charged as to be hounding and hunting opposition all…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will secure victory in all 5,720 polling units across the state in the upcoming election. Speaking during the party’s campaign rally in Awka, the state capital, on Monday, Soludo described Anambra as APGA’s “fortress,” stressing that the party remains deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. “Because we’re not taking any vote for granted and we want to earn every vote, we are campaigning as if we are the underdog to unknown opponents,” the governor said. He noted that APGA’s campaign strategy involves…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for fostering unity and peace across the state. Speaking in Kaduna on Sunday, Yilwatda said Governor Sani has given every resident of the state a voice by eliminating the barriers of tribalism and religious division that once defined the state. According to him, under Sani’s leadership, both Muslims and Christians now coexist harmoniously, while security and infrastructure have significantly improved. “Your Excellency, I want to thank you for doing something different in Kaduna State. Kaduna was once known for insecurity; today,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Mallam Adamu Ototobor, Chairman of Ward 9 in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over alleged acts of insubordination and misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the Edo State APC Publicity Secretary, Prince Peter Uwadiae, following a comprehensive review of Ototobor’s recent activities within the party. According to the statement, the party leadership found Ototobor’s actions to be “inconsistent with the principles, discipline, and values of the APC in Edo State,” noting that his conduct breached party rules and amounted to defiance of…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he bribed leaders of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), describing the claim as false, baseless, and a threat to democracy and the judiciary. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the accusation was another attempt by the opposition to undermine the rule of law and mislead the public. He condemned what he described as the APC’s “continuous attacks and falsehoods,” noting that the party’s conduct reflects a deep disregard for judicial authority and democratic principles.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Niger State has called on women across the three senatorial zones to actively participate in politics by contesting for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Musa Hassan, made the call in Minna, encouraging female aspirants to vie for positions ranging from local government councillorship to seats in the Niger State House of Assembly. Hassan reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity, particularly for women and persons with disabilities, whom he described as critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s development. “Women and persons with disabilities make up a significant portion…
Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the party as the only credible alternative political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, positioning it as a “party of conscience and service to Nigerians.” Aregbesola made this declaration on Saturday during the official unveiling of the ADC’s new state secretariat in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. He took a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of poor governance and failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians. “Under the current administration, hunger has taken over the land.…
Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Alhaji Babatunde Mohammed, has resigned from the party. In a telephone interview with newsmen in Ilorin on Saturday, Mohammed confirmed his resignation and disclosed plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, who served between 2009 and 2011 under the PDP, said he decided to leave the party because it had become “hopeless and directionless.” Mohammed, a long-time loyalist of former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, stated that he had been a dedicated member of the PDP since…
The Zamfara State Government has debunked reports claiming that Governor Dauda Lawal is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued in Gusau, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Broadcast Media, Press and Public Affairs, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, described the reports as false, baseless, and misleading. Kaura maintained that there was no truth to the speculation, insisting that Governor Lawal remains a committed member of the PDP under which he was elected during the 2023 general elections. “The mandate given to Governor Dauda Lawal was through the…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he bribed leaders of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), describing the claims as baseless and a threat to democracy and the judiciary. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the APC’s accusations were unfounded and represented another attempt to undermine the rule of law in the state. He accused the opposition party of spreading falsehoods and showing open contempt for judicial authority. “The level of impunity on display by the state APC constitutes a serious…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has mocked the coalition of opposition leaders, claiming that their momentum and influence are rapidly fading. Igbokwe, who is a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, stated that the opposition’s alleged propaganda has lost steam, describing the coalition as “all noise and no substance.” Supporters of the ruling party have recently argued that the excitement surrounding the opposition bloc, which adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general elections, has significantly declined. In a post on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “All things considered, the…
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, describing him as a “working governor” who has transformed the state into a massive construction zone. Melaye, in a post on his X handle on Thursday, expressed admiration for the infrastructural development ongoing across the state, noting that the projects were people-oriented and impactful. “I was waoooed in Delta State. My respect to the Governor and people of Delta State. The entire state is a construction site,” Melaye wrote. “People-oriented projects everywhere across the state. Bravo. Delta is working, Governor Sheriff, Idigwa for you.” Melaye’s remarks come…