The Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has become the party to beat in the country. He said with the progressive ideologies brought about over the last six years of the governance of the APC both at the Federal Government and at the States, Nigerians were highly convinced that the party is the Messiah they have been waiting for. Governor Badaru, who revalidated his APC membership card as directed by the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, hinted further that, “today our party is a party to beat in the context…
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The Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to admit former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, into the party. This comes after pictures of a meeting between the APC National Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni; Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello; and Fani-Kayode emerged. It had led to rumours that Fani-Kayode might be preparing to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party. “Do we want to reduce our party into one in which everybody is welcome? “Can we for instance in anyway or form contemplate having an Nnamdi…
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister has explained why he met with Mai Mala Buni, the interim committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and some chieftains of the party. Fani-Kayode explained that his meeting with APC chieftains was centred around national issues and party politics. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain pointed out that Nigerians must set aside their differences because the country was heading towards a civil war. Recall that Fani-Kayode had met with Mala Buni and the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello in Abuja yesterday. Following the meeting, there were insinuations that the former minister was…
As Ogun State celebrates its 45th anniversary, the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deceit, cluelessness, insensitivity and lack of transparency. The Ogun PDP, in a statement on Tuesday by its State Chairman, Sikirulai Ogundele, said the State lost its bearing through what it called, “reckless deceit to a situation currently at hand.” While congratulating the government and people of Ogun State on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the creation of the state, Ogundele recalled that the PDP, under the administration of Otunba Gbenga Daniel, contributed, in…
The Anambra State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday gave knocks to the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, saying it was unfair for him to travel out of the state only to impose curfew on the people from the United States of America, USA. But the state government described APC’s statement as misplaced, adding that the governor was away on a business trip beneficial to Anambra State. Obiano had on Thursday last week, through the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, imposed a curfew on the state from 9pm to 6am daily following the resurgence of COVID-19…
Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed for electronic voting as a solution to Nigeria’s electoral challenges. Speaking at a grand in his honour in Sampou Community in Kolokuma Local Government Area, the governor noted that though electronic voting might not solve all of the nation’s electoral problems, it would significantly reduce the challenges. Diri, in a statement, recalled with displeasure the electoral malpractices that characterised the 2019 governorship election in the state. His words, “Part of what would solve the problem of this country is electronic voting. I recommend e-voting, e-register and electronic elections in Nigeria. It…
The two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have reconciled their differences and agreed to form a formidable force ahead of future elections. Dr Mikailu Barau, a chieftain of the party, announced the reconciliation in an 11-point resolution at the end of a meeting on Sunday in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that supporters of the two camps, led by former Gov. Abdul-azeez Yari and Sen. Kabiru Marafa respectively, attended the reconciliation meeting. However, Barau announced that part of the resolutions at the meeting was the nomination of Yari as the new leader…
Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prioritise election integrity over expansion of polling units ahead of 2023 polls. Lagos PDP Spokesman, Taofik Gani, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that INEC should rather direct its efforts at achieving robust electoral reform that would make people’s votes count. Gani said: “The issues of INEC and acceptable election processes are beyond polling units. Creating 100 PUs on a street won’t change the integrity problem in our elections. “Why can’t we have electronic voting linked to voters’ ID…
Rt. Hon Chinedum Orji, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, on Sunday, recieved one thousand members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, into the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State. The defected APC members and supporters were led into the PDP by Comrade Ifeanyi Duke, who was the Vice Chairmanshi Candidate of APC during December 18, 2020, local government council election conducted in Umuahia South area of Abia State. Speaking during the declaration and familiarization event, held in Umuahia South, the Speaker, Hon Chinedum Orji thanked the decampees for the wise decision to join…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Enugu State chapter has continued with its push towards making a mark in the State ahead of the 2023 general elections. TheInfoStride reports that this followed the official launch of a new political group within the party, the Great 34 Youths, APC Enugu State. Coordinator of the group and Chairman Contact and Mobilization Committee, APC, Enugu State, Comrade Adolphus Ude unveiled the action plan of the political group on Sunday at the APC secretariat in Enugu, during which the State chairman of the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye was decorated as the grand patron. Ude disclosed…
A chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has said that Governor Seyi Makinde of the state has concluded plans to dump the party. TheInfoStride recalls that Makinde won the 2019 gubernatorial election on the platform of the PDP. But a chieftain of PDP who begged not to be mentioned, said that Makinde will leave PDP, ahead of 2023 election due to some disagreement between him and some chieftains of the party. The PDP chieftain who spoke with the media on Sunday, said that Makinde will join ADC immediately after the forthcoming local government election in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the killing of its Ward Chairman in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Mr Tersoo Ahu. The party called on all security agencies to ensure that the killers are brought to book, stressing that APC remains a peaceful party both in the state and across the nation. The Chairman was reportedly killed by hoodlums on Sunday in Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr James Ornguga, the state APC Publicity Secretary, told NAN in Makurdi on Sunday that the party totally condemned the killing. The incident took place at…
As the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, commences the revalidation exercise for its members, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said that Millions of Nigerians are returning to register with their darling Party. Ganduje said, Nigerians have been keenly observing the performances of the party in the last five years and are convinced that APC is the only party that will salvage the nation’s misfortunes and make it great again. The governor who on Sunday, flagged off the membership registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, said the party has opened its windows for all Nigerians to join…
The Secretary, Caretaker Committee of the Zamfara State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Sani Mono Mafara, has said that, there is no more crack within the walls of the party in the state. In a telephone conversation with the Media, Alhaji Mafara explained that the crisis between former Governor Abdul Aziz Yari and senator Kabiru Garba Marafa’s factions have been resolved without any grudges. According to the scribe, the ongoing membership registration and revalidation of the party members across the country will be very successful as the APC in the state is now strongly united. “We are now…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Gboko South ward, Tersoo Ahu, has been murdered. He was killed by a gang of young men in Gboko on Sunday. Ahu and other ward officials were training party members for the APC registration and revalidation exercise. The assailants stormed the venue with clubs, cutlasses, and attacked Ahu. APC Publicity Secretary in Benue State, James Orgunga, confirmed the incident. He disclosed that the ward chairman sustained serious injuries and died at a public hospital in Gboko. The Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) of the Benue Command, Kate Anene, said a probe had commenced.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said, the resort by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to political banditry of harassing and threatening Nigerians, particularly civil servants in Kano State, to register as members of the party, against their will, further exposes the level of public rejection that is now confronting the party. This was contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan. According to the statement, “The PDP describes such as political terrorism, symptomatic of a dying party gasping for breath, adding that Nigerians have rejected the APC and will never be intimidated…
Tanko Yakasai, a former aide to ex-President Shehu Shagari, has said Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President have what it takes to govern Nigeria. Yakasai said both Tinubu and Atiku have the requisite experience and capacity to become Nigeria’s President in 2023. In a chat with the media, the elder statesman, however, pointed out that Nigeria needs a president who can ensure unity, address the issue of unemployment, and other challenges facing the country. Responding to a question on if Atiku and Tinubu are better presidential candidates, Yakasai said: “No…
As the membership registration and revalidation exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gets underway, the Publicity Sub-Committee of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee headed by Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB), has called on Nigerians, especially women and the youths, to see the exercise as a golden opportunity to register and own the ruling party. The Publicity Sub-Committee also praised the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) headed by His Excellency, Governor M.M. Buni of Yobe State for its reconciliation of the crisis in many states, especially the Zamfara State chapter, saying it was not in doubt that Rivers, Imo and Kwara…
The Imo State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogubundu Nwadike has accused the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma of desecrating the traditional institution by gradually converting the ‘Eze Imo palace’ to APC Secretariat. Nwadike laid the accusation through a release issued on Saturday. He said that the Government House and Eze Imo palace which were supposed to be mainly for Imo people, have been converted to rendezvous for APC functions by the Governor. The PDP scribe said that the Governor, in his ‘I don’t care attitude’, has hosted the Southeast APC stakeholders at the sacred palace during…
A House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gagdi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold power in Nigeria for 100 years. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam federal constituency, made the declaration on Saturday. He spoke after revalidating his membership of the APC in Gum-Gagdi in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The lawmaker stated that the party has been gaining momentum since 2015. Gagdi said APC’s performance over the years would make Nigerians vote for the platform in the 2023 general elections and beyond. “From the crowd you have seen here today, it is clear that APC, our party is…