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  • APC leaders in Amuwo-Odofin, Oriade advocate unity for party growth

    APC leaders in Amuwo-Odofin, Oriade advocate unity for party growth

    Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government and Oriade Local Council Development Area have called on members to embrace unity and speak with one voice to strengthen the party. 

    The resolution was the focal point of the 2024 APC Amuwo-Odofin/Oriade Summit, themed “Unity in Progress: Bridging Gaps for a Stronger Future in Amuwo-Odofin and Oriade”.

    The event was co-hosted by Valentine Buraimoh, Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, and Ramotalai Akinlola-Hassan, Chairman of Oriade LCDA. 

    The summit sought to foster cohesion and address challenges affecting the APC in the region. 

    In his keynote address, Fuhad Oki stressed the need to understand the unique demographics of Amuwo-Odofin and Oriade while advocating for deliberate policies to promote party loyalty and social inclusion. 

    He said: “Amuwo-Odofin and Oriade embody the intricate territory of Nigeria’s rich diversity. Our region can be aptly described as a living Nigeria, the melting pot of cultures, religions, and ethnicities, with its unique opportunities and significant challenges. We need to cultivate an environment that is ripe for growth and Unity.”

    Oki further highlighted the demographic composition of the region, saying ‘approximately 50 percent of the population is Yoruba, while other ethnic groups make up the remaining 40 percent.

    “The gender distribution is also significant, with women constituting about 40 cent of the population. Furthermore, 60 percent of our population are under 35 years old,” he noted.

    Oki urged party members and stakeholders to eschew grievances and embrace one another with an open arm.

    “Let us reflect on our shared responsibility and commitment to passing the test by prioritising values like equity and fairness, we are emphasizing the need to empower our youths and women. I urge you brethren to be forgiving so we can be forgiven by our creator; let’s forgive ourselves and be united. Though we have the numbers, we lack cohesion and bonding, let us not underestimate the power of the APC,” he added.

    Party Leader and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) Musiliu Obanikoro emphasised the need for discipline and togetherness within the party.

    He said: “The leadership must play their part, and the followership must also play their part. That is the only way we can return our party to those glorious days.”

    Buraimoh restated the importance of unity and progress of the party, saying, ‘This must come at this particular time because we have issues within our party, particularly among our party members, our party followers that need to be addressed. Because we have been taking it for granted, it has reflected in our previous election and we don’t want to go into a new election with such a mindset.

    “We must come together as a body, we must unify our differences, so that we can commonly face our enemy. Rather than being divided, we face our common enemy.”

    The council boss also urged party members to resolve the differences in other to have a common agenda.

    Mrs. Akinlola-Hassan highlighted the challenges facing the party to include lack of unity and love. She also emphasised on the need for discipline within the party to serve as a lesson to other individuals or stakeholders found wanting.

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    She said: “If God gives you a small child to lead, you embrace that child and make the person relevant in most things, so that things will go on fine.”

    A two-time member of the Federal House of Representatives from Amuwo-Odofin, Oghene Egoh, emphasised the need for unity and cohesion within the party.

    Egoh, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, said the essence of the gathering is to ensure APC has greater figure in the next and future elections.

    “The reason why we are gathered today is to see how we can win elections in the future. We the new members have found out that there’s a lot of aggrieved bodies within the party,” he noted.

    The event was attended by various stakeholders, including party leaders, members, and supporters including

    Senator Idiat Adebule (Lagos West), represented by Chairman if Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA Razak Ajala; former Deputy Governor Princess Sarah Sosan represented by former chairman Ojo local government area Prince Yinka Durosinmi, among others.

  • APC names eight-man reconciliation committee to strengthen party in Adamawa

    APC names eight-man reconciliation committee to strengthen party in Adamawa

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated an eight-member reconciliation committee to revitalize the party’s structure and address internal grievances in Adamawa State.

    The committee was announced on Wednesday in Yola by the APC National Vice Chairman for the North East Zone, Mustapha Salihu, during a follow-up meeting. 

    This followed an earlier Abuja meeting with the National Security Adviser and Adamawa APC leader, Malam Nuhu Ribadu.

    According to a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary in Adamawa, Mohammed Abdullahi, the reconciliation team is chaired by Senator Muhammed Mana, with Senators Bello Tukur, Abubakar Girei, Binta Garba, and Engr. Martins Babale as members. 

    Other members include Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakubu, Dr. Bridget Zidon, and Barr. Isa Baba, who serves as Secretary.

    The committee’s mandate is to resolve disputes within the party, foster unity among members, and address concerns about the party’s declining fortunes in the state. 

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    Salihu noted that the committee had already begun consultations in Abuja and would soon commence its reconciliation efforts in Adamawa.

    The Yola meeting, attended by the State Executive Committee, local government party chairmen, and APC lawmakers from the Adamawa State House of Assembly, emphasized the importance of unity to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

    “The purpose of the meeting is to further solidify on earlier meeting held in Abuja with the NSA (Malam Nuhu Ribadu) who is  the leader of the party,” the APC explained.

  • 2025 election: Why Anambra should join APC, by Chukwuma

    2025 election: Why Anambra should join APC, by Chukwuma

    A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Paul Chukwuma, has called on the people of Anambra state to align with the APC ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial election, stating that the state needs to be connected to the national government. 

    Chukwuma argued that the current leadership under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) can only take the state as far as the governorship level, emphasizing that the state has no choice but to leave the “small” APGA and join the “moving” APC train for a better future.

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Anambra state governorship election for November 8, 2025, with party primaries set for March 2025. 

    Speaking with The Nation in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, Chukwuma, one of the leading contenders for the APC ticket, asserted that his party is the only viable option to connect Anambra with the national government. 

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    He criticised APGA for not offering solutions beyond the governorship position and pointed out that while some APGA members may criticize the APC locally, they still align with it when in Abuja. 

    On his chances in the APC primaries, Chukwuma expressed confidence, stating that the party will ultimately decide who will carry its flag in the 2025 election.

    “But I’ve the indices that make me the aspirant to beat when it comes to the party ticket and I know you know it too. I’m working hard for it. I’m contesting for the governorship because I know the values of Ndi Anambra ” the former National Auditor of APC said.

  • Delta North APC endorses Obigbor as acting chairman

    Delta North APC endorses Obigbor as acting chairman

    The Delta North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fully endorsed Barr. Francis Obigbor as the acting chairman of the APC in Delta State.

    The endorsement follows what the party describes as an “audacious and ill-fated” attempt by Chief Paulinus Akpeki and his allies to seize control of the party’s leadership.

    In a statement issued by Senator Peter Nwoboshi, leader of the Delta North APC, the chapter expressed its disapproval of what it termed a “brazen move” that threatens the stability and unity of the party.

    “We vehemently condemn this attempt to usurp the leadership of the APC in Delta State. Such actions are a clear and present danger to the cohesion of our great party,” the statement read.

    The Delta North APC reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s constitution, asserting that Barr. Obigbor, as Deputy State Chairman, is the rightful successor to the chairmanship in an acting capacity.

    “We unequivocally and unanimously endorse the emergence of Barr. Francis Obigbor as Acting Chairman, in strict accordance with the APC constitution,” Nwoboshi said.

    The chapter also criticized what it perceived as interference by the Delta Central Senatorial District, accusing it of attempting to sideline Delta North in the party’s leadership structure.

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    “We will not stand idly by while Delta Central tries to rob Delta North of a position duly elected at the last congress. The APC constitution is crystal clear on the matter of succession, and we will not tolerate any individual or group flouting this constitution,” the statement added.

    Delta North APC further warned those behind the alleged coup to abandon their efforts and uphold party regulations.

    “We caution these individuals to desist from their nefarious activities and respect the constitution,” Nwoboshi declared, emphasizing the chapter’s resolve to protect its rights within the party.

  • Tinubu’s policies will correct past mistakes – Oyo APC chieftain

    Tinubu’s policies will correct past mistakes – Oyo APC chieftain

    A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Peter Abidemi Olaoluwa, popularly known as ‘OPA,’ has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s policies will address the shortcomings of past administrations and drive meaningful development in Nigeria. 

    Speaking to party members at the APC State Secretariat in Ibadan, Olaoluwa emphasized the party’s commitment to learning from previous mistakes and implementing strategies that prioritize national growth and the welfare of citizens. 

    He urged Nigerians to exercise patience and trust in the APC-led administration’s ability to turn the nation’s fortunes around, assuring that the policies and programs in place would yield positive outcomes over time. 

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    “The APC is dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of Nigerians and ensuring that the country is back on track,” Olaoluwa stated, calling for continued support from citizens as the government works to implement its agenda.

    He said: “The policies put in place by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are to correct past mistakes. He is an accountant, as I am. We accountants know the nooks and crannies of the economy, and we know what to put in place to correct the wrongs in the economy.

    “The policies of the President are to correct the wrong of past administrations, though, it may take time to correct, but if we can support his policies, there will be light at the end of the day.”

    However, he pledged continuity of his support to the party, urging members of the party in the state to unite so that the party could regain power in the state come 2027.

  • APC Delta Central chairmen reject Akpeki as acting state chairman

    APC Delta Central chairmen reject Akpeki as acting state chairman

    The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District has rejected the appointment of Chief Paulinus Akpeki as the acting state chairman of the party in Delta State.

    The party chairmen from Delta Central stated this in a statement signed by Hon. Onoabedje Obakpororo, APC Chairman Ughelli/North chapter; Chairman of all chairmen, Delta Central Senatorial District, Comrade Wilfred Ileleji, Chairman Uvwie chapter; Chairmen’s secretary, Delta Central Senatorial District, Comrade David Rheriobore, Chairman, Udu LGA, Comrade Eric Afe, Chairman, Okpe LGA, Sir. Isaiah Kekeje, Chairman, Ughelli South LGA, Surveyor Friday Erubasa, Chairman, Sapele LGA, Chief Julius Ogboru
    Chairman, Ethiope East LGA, and Chief Efe Amughoro, Chairman of Ethiope West LGA, described the appointment as unconstitutional and a threat to party unity.

    The chairmen of the eight local government chapters in Delta Central argue that this appointment violates Article 14.2 of the APC Constitution. According to the article, the deputy state chairman should assume the role of state chairman in the event of a vacancy, not a senatorial vice chairman. They maintain that adherence to this established protocol is critical for ensuring party stability and maintaining democratic principles.

    The statement warns that the actions of the State Working Committee (SWC) in bypassing the deputy chairman not only undermine the party’s constitutional framework but also risk creating further divisions. “Such actions reflect a disturbing trend of political recklessness that prioritizes personal ambitions over collective interests,” the chairmen stated, emphasizing the need to foster unity within the party.

    The SWC’s decision has been characterized as politically motivated, serving hidden agendas rather than upholding democratic accountability. As a result, the chairmen have called for the immediate reversal of Chief Akpeki’s appointment to align with the APC Constitution.

    They assert that leadership decisions must reflect the values of due process and social justice to build trust among party members and ensure a cohesive political environment.

    This unified stance underscores the commitment of Delta Central APC leaders to preserving the party’s integrity and adhering to its foundational principles. Failure to address this issue, they warn, could lead to additional internal strife, jeopardizing the party’s prospects in the state.

    The statement read: “The recent appointment of Chief Paulinus Akpeki as acting state chairman of the APC in Delta State is a blatant violation of the party’s constitution. This development may lead to additional upheaval inside the party if nothing is done to stop the pranks and shenanigans.

    “We emphasize that this alignment is crucial for ensuring stability and social justice within the party. This collective stance reflects our commitment to upholding democratic principles and fostering an equitable political environment”.

    “According to Article 14.2, in the absence of the chairman, it is the deputy chairman who is meant to assume this role, not a senatorial vice chairman. This disregard for established protocols undermines the integrity of the party and threatens its unity.

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    “By bypassing the Deputy State Chairman, the State Working Committee (SWC) has set a dangerous precedent that could lead to further chaos within the party. Such actions reflect a disturbing trend of political recklessness that prioritizes personal ambitions over collective interests, eroding trust among party members.

    “The SWC’s decision not only contravenes the APC Constitution but also raises questions about the motives behind this manoeuvre. It appears to serve hidden agendas rather than uphold democratic principles and accountability within the party.

    “We urge the SWC to rescind this appointment immediately and adhere to the constitutional framework they pledged to uphold. The future of our party hinges on leadership that respects due process and fosters unity rather than division.”

  • Adamawa APC members express concerns over alleged party’s decline

    Adamawa APC members express concerns over alleged party’s decline

    • …call for urgent intervention

    A group of prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa state have voiced concerns that the party is crumbling in the state, saying it needs urgent intervention, especially from the top hierarchy in Abuja. 

    The group, led by former state deputy chairman Alhaji Saidu Naira, highlighted that the APC, which lost the governorship elections in 2019 and 2023 due to intra-party wrangling, continues to suffer from internal disharmony as the nation approaches 2027.

    During a meeting of former leaders and other members in Yola over the weekend, the stakeholders noted that the APC, which once produced three senators from the state and nearly all the House of Representatives members and a vast majority of House of Assembly lawmakers, now has no senator, only three of eight Reps members, and eight out of 25 House of Assembly members.

    Saidu Naira said: “Things are worsening steadily. We often say we are winning the governorship election in 2027; but how? Since the 2023 election, no genuine move has been made to reconcile aggrieved persons. People are feeling abandoned and some are leaving the party.”

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    He alleged that the party at the state level has been hijacked by some powerful individuals and requires the big people in Abuja to come or send a delegation for fence-mending in Adamawa.

    He appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the APC national chairman, Umar Ganduje; the national security adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and the APC national vice chairman (North East) Mustapha Salihu to take a dispassionate look at the party in Adamawa and reposition it.

    “We request the national chairman to draft a committee to Adamawa, to listen to members and take all the steps necessary to revive the party,” Saidu Naira said.

  • 2027: Delta APC reconciliation committee submits report

    2027: Delta APC reconciliation committee submits report

    •As Coalition, others differ over naming Obigbor as Ag chair of party

    The leadership of the Delta All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, received the Olorogun O’tega Emerhor led reconciliation committee report on the crises within the party.

    The subcommittee chairman, Godsday Orubebe represented Olorogun O’tega Emerhor during its presentation to the State Working Committee (SWC) of the opposition party headed by its Acting Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, at a ceremony in Asaba, Delta Capital.

    A statement by its Publicity Secretary, Barr Valentine Onojeghuo, weekend, said the committee made up of 21 members, toured the three senatorial districts engaging stakeholders.

    He, however, noted that three members did not participate in the exercise.

    He added that 13 members signed the report while one member was absent at its final meeting, adding that four members abstained.

    Quoting Emerhor, Onojeghuo said the highlight of the report includes the setting up of a State Leadership Council of 40 members drawn from the 25 local government areas in the state. He added that the council shall include an immediate past governorship candidate and Minister, serving as co- chairmen.

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    He said the state leadership council is designed to bring all factions and tendencies together while working with the party’s SWC to strengthen the party

    He said a similar leadership council will be replicated at the senatorial, local government area and ward levels, effectively uniting the party at the grassroots.

    He said a key recommendation was the decentralisation of authority to allow leaders at the various levels to nominate candidates, adding it will eliminate the hijacking of congresses by an individual.

    He said an implementation of a robust fund raising process shall be established such that the party is not dependent on any individual to accomplish set goals.

    He said the report will be submitted to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) and the national party leader, President Ahmed Tinubu as a working document.

    In a related development, the Deputy State Chairman of the APC, Delta State Chapter, Chief Francis Obigbor, has insisted on being declared the Acting Chairman of the party, in the absence of the substantive chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie.

    The Nation learnt that Sobotie is on medical vacation, and his absence has been brewing trouble in the leadership of the APC at the state level, with the State Working Committee (SWC) allegedly masterminding the development.

    Declaring himself the authentic acting party chairman, in a statement made available to reporters in Warri, weekend, Obigbor called on party members and other stakeholders to disregard a separate statement which “purportedly confirms the appointment of Chief Paulinus Akpeki as Acting State Chairman of the Party” as  issued by Valentine Onojeghuo, Esq, the APC State Publicity Secretary, Friday.

  • Ondo APC rejects PDP defectors

    Ondo APC rejects PDP defectors

    Some members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ogbagi Akoko Ward six have rejected members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who recently defected to the party.

    The PDP defectors were led by Bobade Gboyega popularly known as Danger.

    They described the acceptance of the PDP defectors by some party leaders in the locality as unacceptable, null, and void.

    The Ogbagi APC leaders spoke when Senior Special Assistant(SSA) to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Community Engagement (Ondo North) Honourable Bode Obanla, visited the Ward as part of his fact-finding and reconciliation to communities in Ondo North Senatorial district.

     They said APC members were hoodwinked into accepting Bobade as a party member and vowed never to accept “Danger” into the APC.

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    Obanla, however, informed them that he was at Ogbagi for an oversight function and to initiate a reconciliatory engagement to understudy the remote cause of the crises that led to the brutal attack on Hon Eli Awe, Akoko North West Local Government Director General (DG )Aiyedatiwa Campaign.

    He said the attack on Awe would not be swept under the carpet.

    Obanla said there was nothing to worry about the wrong signal and negative perception that acceptance of PDP defectors has caused.

    “Let me reassure you that Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is not only a peace-loving governor but a man whose blood is flowing with kindness rather than being portrayed as an apathetic person

    “The door to APC as a party is open to all and sundry, but not to perpetrators of dastard acts trying to use decamping to evade punishment.

    “These culprits must be brought to book and the full weight of the law must be allowed to take its toll on them to serve as a deterrent to others.”

  • Drama as APC members reject PDP defectors in Ondo

    Drama as APC members reject PDP defectors in Ondo

    Some members of the All Progressives Congress in Ogbagi Akoko Ward six have rejected members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who recently defected to the party.

    The PDP defectors were led by Bobade Gboyega popularly known as Danger.

    They described as unacceptable, null and void, the acceptance of the PDP defectors by some leaders of the party in the locality.

    The Ogbagi APC leaders spoke when Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Community Engagement (Ondo North) Honourable Bode Obanla, visited the Ward as part of his fact finding and reconciliations to communities in Ondo North Senatorial district.

    They said APC members were hoodwinked into accepting Bobade as a member of the party and vowed never to accept “Danger” into the APC.

    Obanla, however informed them that he was at Ogbagi for an oversight function as well as initiate reconciliatory engagement to understudy the remote cause of the crises that led to the brutal attack on Hon Eli Awe, Akoko North West Local Government Director General, (DG )Aiyedatiwa Campaign.

    He said the the attack on Awe would not be swept under the carpet.

    Obanla said there was nothing to worry over the wrong signal and negative perception that acceptance of PDP defectors has caused.

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    “Let me reassure you that Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is not only a peace loving governor but a man whose blood is flowing with kindness rather than being portrayed as an apathetic person

    “The door to APC as a party is open to all and sundry, but not to perpetrators of dastard acts trying to use decamping to evade punishment.

    “These culprits must be brought to book and the full weight of the law must be allowed to take its toll on them to serve as deterrent to others.”