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  • Tinubu seeks reforms to expand Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, strengthen health institutions

    Tinubu seeks reforms to expand Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, strengthen health institutions

    President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to amend the Court of Appeal Act to establish an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre at the appellate court for the adjudication of appellate matters.

    The President is also seeking amendments to the Court of Appeal Act and the Federal High Court Act to increase the number of Justices and judges from 70 to 110 for the Court of Appeal, and from 70 to 90 for the Federal High Court.

    In addition, Tinubu has proposed comprehensive amendments to the laws establishing 24 federal health institutions and regulatory agencies to strengthen their operational capacity.

    The Speaker of the House announced that the President transmitted three separate bills requesting legislative amendments affecting the judiciary and the health sector.

    One bill seeks to amend the Court of Appeal Act 2004 to expand the number of Justices to 110, while another proposes changes to the Federal High Court Act 2024 to raise the number of judges to 90. The third communication contains 24 bills aimed at revising legal frameworks governing federal health institutions nationwide.

    The proposed Court of Appeal (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is designed to enhance the institutional capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the appellate court in line with constitutional provisions and current justice sector demands.

    Beyond increasing the number of Justices, the bill also seeks to restructure provisions on the composition, precedence, and ranking of Court of Appeal Justices, including the status of the President of the Court and the determination of seniority. It further provides for the conduct of court proceedings through electronic and audio-visual platforms.

    In addition, it seeks to establish an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre within the Court of Appeal, to which appellate matters may be referred for settlement, while empowering the President of the Court of Appeal to issue regulations and practice directions for its effective operation and also seek to introduce several procedures and administrative amendments to improve operational efficiency and legal certainty in appellate practice.

    The President explained that the bill also seeks to update terminology and definitions within the Principal Act, including the recognition of virtual hearings and modern correctional nomenclature, and consolidates interpretative provisions to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with the current legal and institutional framework.

    According to him, these amendments are timely and necessary; they respond to the growing demands on the appellate justice system, seek to reduce delays in the administration of justice, strengthen access to justice for litigants across the Federation, and reinforce public confidence in the judiciary.

    For the Federal High Court, the president, while the original act provides for 50 judges for the court, the number was increased to seventy (70) by the Amendment in 2005, and remains the current strength of the Court.

    President Tinubu said, “It is noteworthy that the Court now bears a substantial and expanding responsibility for the prosecution of terrorism related offences, transnational organized crimes, and other matters touching directly on national security.

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    “The House is invited to note that the proposed increase of the Federal High Court Justices from 70 to 90 will significantly improve the Judge-to-ration, enhance the speed and quality of adjudication, and allow for greater judicial specialization in technically demanding areas such as terrorism, financial crimes, taxation, intellectual property, maritime law, and election-related litigation.

    The President is also seeking the approval of the House to amend 24 Health Sector Acts.

    He said, “The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in coordination with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, following the directive of the Federal Executive Council, engaged in a review of the enabling laws of the Health Sector Institutions for the purpose of streamlining the over-bloated membership structure of their Governing Boards to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery and have concluded the following twenty-four Health Sector Bills”

    The bills are University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the National Hospital for Women and Children, Abuja (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Federal Medical Centres (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Specialty Hospitals Management Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025, the Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The National Eye Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Hospital for Women and Obstetric Fistula (Establishment) Bill, 2025 and the National Ear Care Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

    The bills also include the Medical and Dental Practitioners Bill, 2025; the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Institution of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Radiographers (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

    The rest are the Community Health Practitioners (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Dental Technologists (Registration, Etc.), (Amendment) Bill, 2025; (xix) The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, the Dental Therapist (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, the National Blood Service Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Records Officers Registration and Digital Health Bill, 2025; and the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Bill, 2025.

    The president appealed to the lawmakers to expedite the consideration and passage of the bill.

  • FG to France: Economic changes driving growth and stability

    FG to France: Economic changes driving growth and stability

    The Federal Government has told the French government that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are moving forward steadily and are helping to build stronger political understanding across the country, even as the changes bring short-term challenges.

    The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Microeconomic Risk Analysis Due Diligence Mission, led by its Country Director, Mr. Jacky Amprou.

    Bagudu said the reforms have helped bring the executive and legislative arms of government closer in working together, while also improving cooperation among the federal, state, and local governments.

    “The reforms have improved cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government. The National Assembly has been very supportive of the President’s bold economic initiatives,” he told the AFD team. He added, “Of equal importance is the friendly relationship among the federal, state, and local governments.”

    According to the Minister, the economic changes introduced over the past two and a half years are beginning to produce results, including better economic stability, stronger confidence from investors, and a growing sense of political unity across the country.

    He explained that, even with political tensions in some regions and the difficult timing of the reforms, the government has stayed committed to pushing through important economic measures. Bagudu noted that the rising level of political agreement around these policies has helped to steady the naira, keep investor interest alive, and reduce the usual uncertainty that often comes before elections in developing economies.

    Speaking on President Tinubu’s long-term plans, Bagudu said the government is working toward building a one-trillion-dollar economy within the next five years. He explained that this goal is based on inclusive growth that allows development to spread from the grassroots to the national level.

    He said a key part of this plan is the Renewed Hope Ward Development Plan, which is designed to identify economic opportunities in all 8,809 wards across the country and bring local needs into national planning.

    “At the heart of this approach is making sure development starts from the ward level, moves through the states, and finally shapes the national development plan,” Bagudu said.

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    He added that the government will focus strongly on agriculture, local production, and value chains to create jobs, improve food security, and raise household incomes.

    Bagudu also said the government remains committed to private-sector-led growth and is working to make Nigeria more attractive to both local and foreign investors, despite challenges such as low revenue, high interest rates, and global economic pressures.

    He admitted that the reforms have caused some short-term pain for citizens but said they are necessary for the country’s long-term stability and sustainable growth.

    Earlier, Mr. Amprou told the meeting that the AFD mission is not focused on a single project but is carrying out a broad review of Nigeria’s economic and structural reforms. He said the agency is updating its country risk and economic assessment, which will guide future support and financing decisions.

    He noted that since 2022, Nigeria has introduced major reforms that have changed the economic landscape, and the mission is seeking a deeper understanding of how the government plans to strengthen these reforms and drive faster national development.

    Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Deborah Odoh, welcomed the AFD delegation and other development partners. She said it is important for all international support to align with Nigeria’s 2026–2030 National Development Plan.

    She described Nigeria as a strong destination for growth and thanked development partners for their continued support, while stressing that all assistance should match the country’s own development goals.

    Both sides agreed that future AFD activities in Nigeria must follow the government’s development priorities. They also discussed plans for a new AFD–Nigeria Country Partnership Agreement, as the current five-year agreement is expected to end in 2025, so that the next phase of cooperation will align with Nigeria’s 2026–2030 development plan.

  • NAF probes alleged civilian casualties in Niger airstrikes

    NAF probes alleged civilian casualties in Niger airstrikes

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged civilian casualties during airstrikes conducted on January 25 in Kurigi village in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

    The probe will be conducted by the Civilian Harm Accident and Investigation (CHAI) team of the service, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement on Wednesday.

    According to him, the NAF acknowledged the gravity of the reported loss of lives and injuries and conveyed its deep concern for all affected. He reaffirmed that the protection of non-combatants remains central to its operational conduct.

    He Ejodame said, “Over the past year, the NAF has consistently applied its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response – Action Plan (CHMR-AP), embedding civilian protection considerations into all phases of operations while strengthening training, procedures, and safeguards aimed at minimising harm.

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    “In line with this commitment, the NAF has activated a Civilian Harm Accident and Investigation (CHAI) team to commence an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the reported incident.”

    The NAF’s spokesperson stressed that the service is guided by the principles of accountability, responsibility, and transparency.

    He assured the NAF’s unwavering resolve to “take responsibility where required, implement necessary improvements, and safeguard innocent lives, while continuing to defend the nation with professionalism, restraint and respect for the trust placed in it by the Nigerian people.” 

  • Fela’s legacy: Kunle Kuti breaks silence on Wizkid-Seun feud

    Fela’s legacy: Kunle Kuti breaks silence on Wizkid-Seun feud

    Kunle Kuti, son of Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti, has expressed dismay over the online spat between singer Wizkid and his brother Seun Kuti.

    The controversy began when Seun criticised Wizkid’s fans for comparing the ‘Ojuelegba’ hitmaker to their father, arguing that it undermined Fela’s legacy.

    Speaking on TheCable’s ‘Our Two Kobo’ podcast, Kunle Kuti distanced himself from comparisons between Wizkid and Fela, saying they belong to different realms.

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    “I do not want anybody to compare them; it is two different things,” he said.

    Kunle admitted that the issue left him “heartbroken”, revealing he holds Wizkid in high regard and had sought to meet him, citing the singer’s Fela Kuti tattoo as a point of admiration.

    “That is what I am saying, I was heartbroken. What is this going on? Wizkid is the only artist that I have kind of begged people that I want to meet in my life.

    “Even on Sunday, I have begged him that I want to meet this guy, to show you how much I love him. For the fact that he has Fela’s tattoo. We, his kids, do not even have his tattoo on our bodies”, he said.

  • Reps seek urgent FG intervention over rising tension between Ondo–Ogun border communities

    Reps seek urgent FG intervention over rising tension between Ondo–Ogun border communities

    The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to urgently intervene in the escalating tension between the oil-rich Eba Island–Atijere communities located on the border between Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State and Ogun State, to avert a potential breakdown of law and order.

    The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Donald Ojogo, in which the House also urged the National Boundary Commission to immediately initiate measures to clarify and determine the official status of the disputed area.

    Ojogo told lawmakers that what is now known as the Mahin Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State was originally called the Mahin country and has existed since pre-colonial times.

    He explained that in 1885, the traditional ruler of the area, the Amapetu of Mahin, agreed with colonial authorities to incorporate the entire Mahin country and the Atijere Island into the Lagos Colony, where it was administered until the 1914 Amalgamation.

    The lawmaker warned that failure to urgently address the boundary dispute could worsen tensions and threaten peace in the affected communities.

    “Atijere, alongside its adjoining towns such as Irokun, Igboedun, Eba, Obinneyin, Araromi seaside, Mahintedo, and ItebuElero, to mention just a few, have remained under the Paramountcy of the Amapetu, a First Class and Grade A Traditional Ruler in Ondo State ever since that historic Treaty with the British Colonial Authorities.

    “Following this recognition, Atijere, serving as the headquarters of other satellite towns including Eba, hosted the Native Court in 1933, and in all these, Amapetu of Mahin Kingdom appointed vassal chiefs who have always been of Ilaje descent and ethnic background of the then Ondo Province and lately, Ondo State.

    “All infrastructure, i.e., roads, hospitals, schools, and other social amenities, were/are provided for by the then Ondo province/Ondo government up to date.

    “Eba Island, for instance, firmly falls within the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The geographic coordinates align with officially recognized national and international mapping systems, and such cannot be altered by opinion or speculation.

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    “Eba Island has, for decades, been administered as part of the Atijere Forest Reserve under Ondo State Government authority without any formal protest or legal challenge from Ogun State; and that the location of the Oil Field (Ago Balogun Community) otherwise known as the Eba Oil Field falls within Ago Balogun Community, customarily, historically and traditionally governed under Atijere Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State which further reinforces the fact that the original inhabitants of Eba Island are the Ilaje sub ethnic group of the Yoruba ethnic nationality.

    “Even without any Legal Instrument in, no judgment of any competent court, no National Boundary Commission determination, and no constitutional instrument designating Eba Island or the Eba Oil Field as part of Ogun State, media opinions and publications have twisted historical facts by insinuating that they belong to Ogun State.

    “This situation has culminated in an avoidably brewing tension, almost precipitating a breakdown of Law and Order.”

  • Okpebholo urges NASS to investigate power grid collapse

    Okpebholo urges NASS to investigate power grid collapse

    Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has asked the National Assembly to carry out a diligent legislative investigation into the nation’s persistent power outage and the collapse of the national grid.

    Governor Okpebholo said the country would be the best nation if there were a steady power supply.

    The Edo governor spoke in Benin City during an interface with the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on power sector reform and expenditure.

    Represented by his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Governor Okpebholo of Nigeria would only achieve a robust economy if the power sector is fixed.

    The Committee Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu, explained that the Committee was on a mission across the country to investigate and audit the power sector reforms carried out from 2007 to 2024.

    “We are in Edo State in continuation of our investigative activities. We have so far seen two generating companies, the Azura and the Benin Generating Company.

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    “Today, we engaged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), all in a fact-finding mission to establish the truth of what they have submitted before the ad hoc committee a few weeks ago.”

    Speaking on the frequent collapse of the national grid between 2024 and 2025, Aliyu said there was a need to conduct a “forensic investigation on the policy itself, the strategies and role played by each stakeholder within the electricity sector, from 2007 to 2024.

    “We are also to make physical assessments of some of the issues, since projects are involved, and also, based on the different contributions made by the federal government through the Central Bank of Nigeria.

    “We are out to know the truth and see how we can make things right,” he concluded.

    Acting Managing Director/CEO BEDC, Hon. (Engr.) Jonathan Lawani said the firm was doing everything to provide outside support for the grid collapse challenges

    “We recognise the fact that the grid allocation we are having is not enough, adequate, and sufficient to power every customer within our franchise area.

    “So, we have gone outside the grid to support and augment whatever we have. And, we are bringing people back to the grid to enjoy a good power supply.”

  • Nigerian filmmakers showcase documentary projects at FIPADOC 2026

    Nigerian filmmakers showcase documentary projects at FIPADOC 2026

    Looking to shine on the world’s biggest stage, a delegation of emerging Nigerian documentary filmmakers are currently in Biarritz to take part in FIPADOC, the first major international documentary festival of the year.

    The festival, which kicked off on January 23 2026, will run till January 30, 2026.

    Supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership withStoryMi Academy, a French-Nigerian organisation, these filmmakers will present documentary projects in development to international producers, platforms and broadcasters.

    This initiative aims to elevate Nigerian documentary talent on the global stage, amplify their voices and strengthen creative connections between Europe and the African continent.

    The filmmakers selected to attend FIPADOC are part of the StoryMi Documentary Fellowship, a seven-month programme connecting Nigerian and French documentary professionals.

    Initiated by the french-nigerian StoryMi Academy in 2021 by the journalist, Sophie Bouillon and supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, it offers emerging filmmakers mentorship, production support and international exposure.

    The 2026 cohort includes Ayodele Isaac Ifeoluwa, Babalola Olayinka Eno, Bulus Blessing, Christopher Wonder and Okoh Faith Chukwuemeka, five documentary filmmakers, whose work offers fresh perspectives on the social realities of Africa’s most populous country.

    Across their projects, the filmmakers explore unseen stories, from the legacy of the Nok civilization to the aftermath of the EndSARS protests, community displacement, the journey of a teenage chess prodigy and a film exploring dance as a bridge between people in Northern Nigeria. These films offer a portrait of today’s Nigeria, challenging stereotypes and reflecting the country’s complexity.

    They were mentored for seven months by renowned Nigerian and French instructors like Ike Nnaebue, Chika Oduah, Marjolaine Grappe, Louise Monlaü and Joel Kachi Benson, the first Nigerian filmmaker to receive an Emmy Award for his documentary, Madu.

     “This initiative once again demonstrates our commitment to supporting Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries, particularly by opening pathways to international markets for African film and audiovisual creatives,” said Christophe Pécot, Regional Audiovisual Attaché at the French Embassy in Nigeria.

    A special session, dedicated to the Nigerian talents and documentary landscape, will give the opportunity to the Nigerian filmmakers to present their projects in front of major international commissioners, buyers and networks seeking to commission, co-produce or acquire content.

    The delegation’s journey will conclude in Paris with an exclusive screening for French industry professionals, showcasing the five documentaries and further strengthening professional connections between Nigerian and European documentary ecosystems.

    “This is the fourth time that young filmmakers from our programme have had the opportunity to attend international documentary festivals. These experiences allow them understand the industry’s expectations while building a professional network that gives them visibility across the continent and beyond. Many short films produced during previous training cycles have travelled to dozens of festivals and won numerous awards. We wish our new fellows the same success,” said Sophie Bouillon, founder of StoryMi.

  • Police arrest man for allegedly killing elder brother in Adamawa

    Police arrest man for allegedly killing elder brother in Adamawa

    Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old man, Abubakar Sadiq, over the alleged murder of his elder brother, Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga.

    The police described Sadiq as the prime suspect in the killing, adding that five other individuals have been identified as accomplices in the case.

    According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects are residents of Boga Village in Gombi Local Government Area and were tracked following actionable intelligence from officers attached to the Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters.

    Nguroje disclosed that the victim was killed on January 20, 2026, and that during interrogation, Abubakar Sadiq confessed to his involvement in the crime alongside five other persons.

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    He added that the suspect led security operatives to recover an AK-47 rifle believed to have been used in the attack, as well as the arrest of two alleged accomplices, identified as Jalo Hamiyu, 35, and Umar Baba, 41.

    “A joint security team comprising police operatives, hunters, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force moved to arrest the duo on the same day,” Nguroje disclosed, adding, however, that the suspects opened fire on the operatives in an attempt to escape, resulting in a gun battle in which the two men were neutralised.

    According to Nguroje, “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network who are currently at large.”

  • Niger Delta Movement laments neglect of creek communities

    Niger Delta Movement laments neglect of creek communities

    The Creek to Creek Movement (CCM) has raised alarm over the worsening living conditions in Niger Delta creek communities following a fact-finding tour across several settlements in the region.

    Led by its Director-General, High Chief Mike Ayapaye, the team described the level of underdevelopment as alarming, blaming decades of neglect for the deepening hardship faced by residents and calling for urgent, coordinated intervention to reverse the trend.

    Ayapaye said the tour was aimed at exposing the harsh realities of life in the creeks and closing the information gap between forgotten riverine communities and relevant government ministries, departments and agencies.

    The team visited Bomadi General Hospital, Esenabe College, the Gbaregolor–Esanma Bridge project and Enekorogha community, among others. 

    Findings from the tour revealed crumbling infrastructure and basic service gaps, including poor road networks, dilapidated hospital facilities, lack of ambulances, absence of corps members’ lodges, limited job opportunities and recurring flooding due to the absence of canals and shoreline protection.

    According to Ayapaye, many creek communities remain without electricity and are still cut off from the national grid, a situation he described as unacceptable and inhumane.

    “It is heartbreaking that some communities have suffered in silence for so long that they now believe nothing will ever change,” he said. “We will not allow their voices to remain buried. We will speak for them until real and lasting change is achieved.”

    He said the Creek to Creek Movement is positioning itself as a bridge between government and neglected creek communities by documenting their needs and pushing them directly to decision-makers and development partners.

    “Our mission is clear: to expose what has been ignored, confront what has been abandoned and drive sustainable development in the creeks,” Ayapaye said, adding that the organization is open to partnerships with federal, state and local governments as well as development agencies.

    He called on traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women groups and all tiers of government to unite in addressing the long-standing challenges of creek communities and ensure inclusive development across the Niger Delta.

    ‎Reflecting on the assessments, Mr. Mathew Tamaratari Azazi, speaking for the Movement decried the “unacceptable level of neglect” in the communities, noting that basic amenities are luxury in the creeks. 

    According to Azazi “Under the leadership of High Chief (Dr.) Mike Ayapaye, we will engage every level of government and every development partner to ensure these stories lead to action, and not just kept in the archives.”

    ‎Responding on behalf of the Bomadi Community, Prince Kelvin Ayemi thanked members of the Creek to Creek Movement, saying the visit was reassuring that all hope was not yet lost for creek and riverine communities.

  • Northwest APC hails Abba Yusuf’s defection as best political decision

    Northwest APC hails Abba Yusuf’s defection as best political decision

    The North West caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to join the party as his best political move since entering politics.

    In a statement issued on Tuesday, the chairman of the APC in the North West and former House of Representatives member, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, said the governor’s defection underscores his commitment to progressive governance, noting that the move has further strengthened the momentum of the party nationwide.

    He said Governor Yusuf’s decision reflects his alignment with progressive ideals and the growing influence of the APC across the country.

    “We wholeheartedly welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the APC family. His decision to align with the progressives is a testament to the impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Muhammad stated.

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    “By aligning with the APC, Governor Yusuf has indeed taken a bold step in his political career, bringing on board thousands of his supporters and loyalists to our fold. We in the North West APC and indeed the entirety of the progressive family are genuinely pleased to have him among us.

    “Today, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has abandoned opposition and joined the mainstream politics—a patriotic decision that will positively shape his leadership politics and bring more development to Kano State.

    “This particular action has once again brought Kano into the map of progressive politics that it has been known for in decades. With the massive transformation and innovative leadership of the APC administration at the centre, it is only natural that every well-meaning leader at the sub-national level will want to be on board and identify with such development.

    “No wonder, it has been a period of harvests for the APC with the defections of many hitherto known opposition governors, federal and state legislators, political heavyweights, chieftains, among others, into the ruling party. We will continue to welcome every patriotic politician into our family of progressives,” the statement said.

    “We will continue to wax stronger as we approach the 2027 general elections. For us in the APC, we welcome everyone on board.”