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  • APC chieftain offers free medical treatment to Ekiti residents

    APC chieftain offers free medical treatment to Ekiti residents

    An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ekiti State, Hon. Akeem Bello, has brought relief and joy to residents of Ekiti East Constituency II with the launch of the second phase of a free medical outreach targeted at the elderly citizens and vulnerable residents.

    The healthcare programme, organised under the platform of his socio-political group, AK Movement, was held in Omuo-Oke Ekiti, where hundreds of beneficiaries turned out to access free medical consultations, drugs, and basic health screenings.

    Speaking at the event, Bello said the initiative was part of his commitment to improving the well-being of the people and complementing the efforts of the Ekiti State Government in providing care for the vulnerable.

    He noted that the initiative aligned with the programmes of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, whom he described as a compassionate leader with a strong commitment to peace, development, and social welfare in the state.

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    “We are here to support the good work Governor Oyebanji has been doing in Ekiti State, especially in the area of caring for the less privileged. His administration has recorded impressive achievements and sustained peace and tranquility across the state.”

    He urged residents and party faithful to continue to support the governor, calling for widespread backing for his second-term bid in order to consolidate on the gains recorded so far.

    The chairman of the Ekiti East Local Government, Alhaji Saka Bello, described the free medical outreach as timely and impactful.

    He said that Bello was motivated by the developmental strides of the Oyebanji-led administration, assuring that the people of Ekiti East would give massive support to the governor in the forthcoming governorship election.

    Commending the convener, Chairman of the APC Elders Forum in Ekiti East Local Government, Alhaji Shittu Tiwonloju, described Bello as a selfless leader with a deep understanding of the needs of the people.

    He said that the free medical outreach was a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership and compassion, noting that the initiative had once again shown the convener Bello’s unalloyed commitment to improving the welfare of residents at the grassroots level.

    He stressed that the programme had made a significant impact on the lives of beneficiaries, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, who could hardly afford medical care. 

  • APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara

    APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara

    …says action violates constitution and Tinubu-brokered peace

    The APC Progressive Mandate Group has called for an immediate halt to the impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the process as constitutionally defective, politically driven, and a clear breach of the peace accord personally facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Comrade Ayodele Alonge, the group warned that the impeachment move, already initiated in the Rivers State House of Assembly, is being prosecuted on what it termed a faulty legal foundation. It urged lawmakers to suspend the process to prevent further destabilisation of the state.

    According to the group, the ongoing proceedings lack the constitutional and procedural legitimacy required for such a consequential action.

    It added that beyond legal infractions, the move represents a direct affront to the President, who last year brokered peace between Governor Fubara, Minister Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The group said the development jeopardises the fragile stability restored through that intervention.

    The Assembly had earlier levelled allegations against Fubara, including extra-budgetary spending, demolition of the Assembly complex, withholding funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and alleged failure to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on legislative autonomy. He is also accused of unconstitutional expenditure and obstructing the Assembly’s statutory duties.

    The group recalled that President Tinubu’s intervention last year resolved tensions that threatened governance in Rivers State, leading to a reconciliation agreement signed by Fubara and Wike under the President’s supervision. It argued that any attempt to overturn that agreement is reckless and challenges the President’s authority.

    It further dismissed the Assembly’s reliance on the Rivers State budget passed by the National Assembly during emergency rule, insisting that lawmakers have no legal authority to question its implementation.

    The APC Progressive Mandate Group noted that Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC in December 2025 triggered a series of high-profile defections into the ruling party. Among those who have joined are former PDP national chairman Uche Secondus, former Governor Peter Odili and his wife, Justice Mary Odili, as well as at least five members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State.

    The group stated that Fubara has expanded the APC’s influence in Rivers State by fostering partnerships with influential leaders and lawmakers, thereby strengthening the party’s national relevance. It warned that the impeachment effort risks eroding the political gains achieved through dialogue and reconciliation.

    It also criticised the role of Wike and his loyalists in the Assembly, alleging that the impeachment push is driven more by political sabotage than governance concerns.

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    “For long, the narrative has painted Governor Fubara as the source of instability. It is now evident that the effort to destabilise Rivers stems from a faction led by Minister Wike and sympathetic legislators who are intent on dismantling the peace that President Tinubu painstakingly facilitated. Their ambition is undermining state cohesion and the broader democratic order.

    “Wike must also be called upon to face his duty as FCT minister or resign immediately. Wike’s current role in the latest impeachment proceedings against Fubara is an insult to the president, who showed uncommon courage in appointing him as a minister, despite his membership in the PDP,” the group said.

    The statement urged the National Assembly to intervene, warning that inaction could set a dangerous precedent for other states.

    “We call on the National Assembly to uphold constitutional order and intervene decisively. The federal legislature must ensure that due process and legal propriety are respected in Rivers State. Let it be clear that the actions of a few cannot dictate the political destiny of an entire state,” Alonge added.

    The group also demanded an immediate halt to the impeachment and an apology to the President.

    “This impeachment is not corrective; it is a political misadventure. Halting the process and acknowledging the President’s role in restoring peace is essential, not just for Rivers State, but for the credibility of democratic governance in Nigeria. Those behind this disruption must understand that attempts to subvert national reconciliation will neither succeed nor be tolerated,” the statement added.

  • Osun: Southwest APC rallies Omisore, Babayemi for victory

    Osun: Southwest APC rallies Omisore, Babayemi for victory

    • Party also woos other aspirants
    • Oyebamiji’s emergence unsettles PDP

    Ahead of Osun State 2026 governorship election billed for August 8, the State Working Committee (SWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) has rallied the eight governorship aspirants to close ranks and work as a united front ahead of the poll.

    The party said the emergence of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) as the party’s standard-bearer has sent jitters into the ruling party’s camp.

    A statement yesterday by the party’s Director of Media, Chief Kola Olabisi, said rising from APC maiden meeting in the new year, the state Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, was full of praises for the eight governorship aspirants, who embraced the emergence of Oyebamiji without resorting to crisis, rancour and animosity.

    The statement said: “Lawal also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Bisi Akande, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the leadership of Agba Osun and other personalities, whose roles manifested in the successful emergence of one out of all the qualified governorship aspirants.

    “The successful conduct of the party’s governorship election, which culminated in the seamless emergence of Asiwaju Oyebamiji, has sent jitters into the camp of the ruling party and others, as their hitherto sing-song had been that the exercise would be a recipe for imminent implosion.

    “Lawal explained that the prevalent peace and tranquillity being enjoyed in the party today is due to the successful conduct of the governorship primary election, which was made possible by the embracing of the culture of supremacy of the party by the eight aspirants.

    Read Also: Oyo APC leaders declare full support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

    “He said the names of the eight governorship aspirants, who did not allow their aspirations to bring down the roof of the party, shall be written in gold in the political history of the party in the state.

    “Otunba Iyiola Omisore, former deputy governor, one-time senator and former national secretary of the APC; Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a lawyer and businessman; Mr. Benedict Alabi, former deputy governor; Dr. Akinde Ogunbiyi, an insurance magnate; Mr. Kunle Adegoke(SAN), a reputable and successful legal practitioner.

    “Also, Mr. Babajide Omoworare, a lawyer, former senator, ex-House of Assembly member in Lagos State and former aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari; Dr Mulikat Jimoh, former member of House of Assembly and Mr. Babatunde Oralusi, a development financier, as the governorship aspirants are responsible for sustaining peace in the party.

    “Lawal enjoined the aspirants to continue to inform their lieutenants and supporters on the need for the party to go into the August 8, 2026 governorship election as an indivisible and impenetrable team with a view to winning the election and chasing Governor Ademola Adeleke back to his Ede country home.”

    He said both formal and informal reconciliation exercises were ongoing in the party, but it was imperative for him to single out the governorship aspirants, who had proved by their actions and inactions that they were complete party men come rain or shine.

  • Oyo APC leaders declare full support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

    Oyo APC leaders declare full support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

    Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency have affirmed their commitment to backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid in the 2027 general elections.

    The declaration was made on Wednesday during a unity rally organised by constituency leaders at Moniya, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    The event drew key party figures from the constituency, including Chief Kunle Sanda, Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji, Hon. Femi Egbedeyi, Hon. Tayo Oyetunji, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede, Hon. Abisoye Fagade, Chief Isiaka Alimi and Hon. Adigun Abiodun, among others.

    Top APC leaders from Oyo State also attended the rally. They included the state party chairman, Alhaji Olaide Abas; Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; Senators Teslim Folarin, Yunus Akintunde, Sharafadeen Alli, and Abdulfatai Buhari; Hon. Aderemi Oseni; Senator Ayo Adeseun; Professor Adeolu Akande; Hon. Bolaji Repete; Hon. Akeem Akogun; and Chairman of Oyo APC’s United Kingdom caucus, Hon. Adebayo Amusat-Gbenla.

    Speaking with journalists, Chairman of the Oyo Central Senatorial District APC, Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji, said party leaders across the constituency had reached a firm resolution to work towards President Tinubu’s re-election. He added that state leaders were committed to operating as a unified bloc ahead of the 2027 polls.

    Oyebamiji stated that stakeholders in the party had agreed to prioritise collective objectives over personal interests, noting that internal divisions were now a thing of the past.

    He said, “We are here for two purposes. First, to tell the whole world and the good people of Oyo State that APC is united. We are now one family, and that is why this is called a unity rally. Second, we are here to express our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency unanimously supports his second-term bid.”

    Other speakers echoed the commitment to ensuring the party’s success in 2027.

    In his remarks, Senator Teslim Folarin described the APC as the political platform capable of steering Nigeria to progress. State chairman Alhaji Olaide Abas reaffirmed that the party remains united and urged members to work diligently for the victory of President Tinubu and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.

  • Taraba: Former FCT director Galadima joins APC

    Taraba: Former FCT director Galadima joins APC

    A former Director, Development Control of the Federal Capital Administration (FCTA), Mukhtar Galadima, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The former director registered with the party at the Secretariat in Ibi, headquarters of Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He pledged to work for the party and abide by the APC manifestos.

    Mukhtar Galadima retired recently as director of development control and was reappointed as a Senior Special Adviser (SSA) on Development Control to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

    Galadima disclosed that the idea to join politics was necessitated by the clarion call of the people of Ibi local government area to join politics and the APC as a party because of its manifestos, which are in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Ahmed Tinubu.

    He stressed that as an obedient son of the soil, he has no option but to obey the popular will and aspirations of his people.

    He highlighted some of his contributions to the People of Ibi and Wukari Local Government Area while in service, which include securing employment for youth, empowerment support programmes to women and youth groups, and provision of solar boreholes to various communities within Ibi/ Wukari Local Government Areas

    Others he highlighted were support to Islamic and Christian religious bodies, ongoing construction of a Hospital in Ibi, participation in critical stakeholders’ meetings, which borders on the development of Ibi Wukari, among others.

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    In his remarks, the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Ibi Local Government Area, Mallam Shaibu Samaila, expressed gratitude to Galadima for accepting the People’s clarion calls to join politics and for choosing APC as his party.

    The APC Chairman said he had made the right choice, as, according to him, the APC today in Nigeria is the most acceptable and populous party in Nigeria and Taraba State in particular.

    The APC Chairman solicited the total support and cooperation of the members for the success of the party.

    The highlight of the event includes the presentation of the party membership card, chanting of the party slogan, and a rally around the town.

    In spite of short notice, hundreds of party loyalists graced the event, while hundreds of people cheered the Mukhtar Galadima convoy as it passed through the major streets during the rally.

  • 2027: Senator Agboola, over 50,000 PDP, SDP, ADC members defect to APC in Oyo

    2027: Senator Agboola, over 50,000 PDP, SDP, ADC members defect to APC in Oyo

    Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have welcomed former ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, Senator Hosea Agboola (Halleluya), along with more than 50,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC), into the APC.

    Party leaders described the mass defection as a significant boost that will further strengthen and expand the APC’s political base across the state.

    The defectors, drawn from all 33 local government areas, were received in Iseyin by the Oyo State Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Teslim Folarin. He was joined by Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu; Senators Abdulfatai Buhari and Sharafadeen Alli; Oyo APC Chairman Pharm. Olayide Abass; Senator Ayo Adeseun; Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle; and Engr. Idris Adeoye. Other notable party figures, including Hon. Remi Oseni, Hon. Olamiju Alao-Akala, Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan, Prof. Adeolu Akande, Hon. Bolaji Repete, Hon. Akeem Akogun, Alhaji Saheed Alaran, Alhaji Wasiu Dauda, and Hon. Yinka Taiwo, were also in attendance.

    Addressing the gathering, Senator Folarin described the defection as a clear endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

    He assured the new members of full integration, noting that the APC in Oyo State has resolved its internal differences and is now united, disciplined, and focused on grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Adelabu commended Senator Halleluya and other defectors for their decision, describing it as strategic and courageous, while reaffirming the party’s commitment to peace and collective progress.

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    Senator Abdulfatai Buhari added that the influx of opposition members reflects the APC’s expanding influence and increasing acceptance among voters.

    Senator Ali echoed this view, stating that renewed public confidence in the Tinubu administration is attracting more stakeholders into the party.

    Pharm. Abass assured the defectors of equal rights and opportunities, emphasising the party’s commitment to fairness, discipline, and internal democracy.

    Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Senator Halleluya said their decision followed broad consultations.

    He noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda and the unity among APC leaders in Oyo State were key factors in their choice to join the ruling party.

    The event concluded with the symbolic admission of the defectors into the APC, accompanied by renewed calls for party members to unite and work towards delivering widespread victories for President Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections.

    The Renewed Hope Ambassadors and the APC later continued their Federal Constituency Tour at Akinyele/Lagelu, where leaders sustained their message of peace, unity, and grassroots mobilisation in support of President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

  • Osun 2026: APC SWC rallies Omisore, Babayemi, other guber aspirants to close ranks for victory

    Osun 2026: APC SWC rallies Omisore, Babayemi, other guber aspirants to close ranks for victory

    Ahead of the Osun State 2026 governorship election slated for August 8, the State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rallied the eight gubernatorial aspirants to close ranks and work as a united front ahead of the poll.

    The party declared that the emergence of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) as the party’s flagbearer sent jitters into the ruling party’s camp.

    A statement by the party’s Director of Media, Chief Kola Olabisi, on Wednesday disclosed that, raising from APC maiden meeting in the New Year, the state chairman of the party, Tajudeen Lawal, was full of praises for the eight governorship aspirants of the party who embraced the emergence of the choice of Oyebamiji without resorting to crisis, rancour, and animosity.

    He said, “Lawal also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Bisi Akande, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the leadership of Agba Osun, and other important personalities whose roles manifested in the successful emergence of one out of all the qualified governorship aspirants of the party.

    “The successful conduct of the party’s governorship election, which culminated in the seamless emergence of Asiwaju Oyebamiji, has sent jitters into the camp of the ruling party and others, as their hitherto sing-song had been that the exercise would be a recipe for imminent implosion.

    “Lawal explained that the prevalent peace and tranquility being enjoyed in the party today is due to the successful conduct of the governorship primary election, which was made possible by the embracement of the culture of supremacy of the party by the eight notable aspirants.

    Read Also: Osun 2026: Bola Oyebamiji in the spotlight

    “He stated that the names of the eight governorship aspirants who did not allow their aspirations to bring down the roof of the party shall be written in gold in the political history of the party in the state.”

    “Otunba Iyiola Omisore, former deputy governor, one-time Senator and former National Secretary of the APC; Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a legal practitioner and businessman; Mr. Benedict Olugbenga Alabi, former state deputy governor; Dr. Akinde Akanmu Ogunbiyi, an insurance magnate; Mr. Kunle Rasheed Adegoke(SAN), a reputable and successful legal practitioner.

    “Also, Mr. Babajide Omoworare, a legal practitioner, former senator, former House of Assembly member in Lagos State, and former aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari; Dr Mulikat Abiola Jimoh, former member of the state House of Assembly, and Mr. Babatunde Hareter Oralusi, a development financier, as the governorship aspirants are responsible for sustaining peace in the party.”

    “He enjoined the aspirants to continue to inform their lieutenants and supporters on the need for the party to go into the 8th August, 2026, governorship election as an indivisible and impenetrable team with a view to winning the election and chasing Governor Ademola Adeleke back to his Ede country home.”

    The statement added that both formal and informal reconciliation exercises are ongoing in the party, but it was imperative for him to single out the governorship aspirants who have proven by their actions and inactions that they are complete party men, come rain or shine.

  • Shekarau defends Yusuf’s APC defection, recalls Kwankwaso’s past

    Shekarau defends Yusuf’s APC defection, recalls Kwankwaso’s past

    A former Kano Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has come to the defence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, saying his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not betrayal but a legitimate exercise of his political rights.

    Shekarau’s remarks comes in response to criticism from Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, who labelled Yusuf a “betrayer” over his intention to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the APC.

    His intervention has opened another perspective to the brewing controversy surrounding Yusuf’s defection with implications for the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

    “Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf should not be accused of betrayal over his decisions because, political realignments are personal decisions guided by circumstances and consultations.

    “I have listened to some of my brother Kwankwaso’s remarks. To me, Kwankwaso has either forgotten what happened in the past or he thought people have forgotten.

    “When he was in PDP, he also left with the governorship seat to APC. Why didn’t he drop it for PDP? The way he took PDP’s seat to APC is likely the same way Abba will take the NNPP seat to APC,” he said.

    Shekarau added that if such action is being described as offensive, then the precedent was already established by Kwankwaso.

    In a viral audio clip, Shekarau, who is associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recalled that Kwankwaso defected from the PDP to the APC while serving as Governor, without relinquishing his mandate.

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    “Governor Abba Yusuf is only following your footsteps,” Shekarau said, questioning why Kwankwaso would accuse Yusuf of betrayal when he had set a similar precedence.

    Shekarau, who was a two term Kano Governor between 2003 to 2011, also revisited the formation of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), revealing that disagreements over power-sharing arrangements led to his exit from the party.

    He claimed that despite being promised a senatorial ticket, he was marginalised in the allocation of positions, prompting him to leave the party.

    The former Governor emphasised that political decisions, including defections, should not be framed as betrayal, especially when leaders consult their followers and act in their collective interest.

    Shekarau, a former Education minister and ex-senator representing Kano Central (2019–2023), insisted that Yusuf has the right to join any party of his choice, and Kwankwaso’s criticism ignores the political precedence he set.

  • Folarin calls for probe into alleged shooting at APC unity rally in Ogbomoso

    Folarin calls for probe into alleged shooting at APC unity rally in Ogbomoso

    The Oyo State leader of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Teslim Folarin, has called for a full investigation into reports alleging that a commercial motorcyclist was shot during the All Progressives Congress (APC) unity rally held in Ogbomoso on Monday.

    Reacting to the report, the former Senate Leader said neither the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the APC nor the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condone any form of lawlessness, violence or misconduct before, during or after political activities.

    According to him, the APC unity rally in Ogbomoso was peaceful, orderly and successfully concluded, with no officially reported incident of violence at the venue.

    However, given the seriousness of the allegation circulating in the public space, Folarin disclosed that he had formally requested a thorough investigation by relevant security agencies to determine what actually transpired.

    He stressed that if any individual, regardless of status or political affiliation, is found to have acted unlawfully or engaged in criminal conduct, such a person must be prosecuted in line with the law.

    Folarin maintained that criminality has no place in the APC, its rallies or Nigeria’s democratic process.

    He explained that APC unity rallies are intended to promote peace, unity and democratic participation, not intimidation or violence.

    The senator added that the Renewed Hope Agenda is firmly rooted in the rule of law, accountability and the protection of lives and property.

    He also appealed to the public and the media to avoid speculation or premature conclusions while investigations are ongoing, warning against the politicisation or sensationalisation of security-related issues before facts are fully established.

    Folarin reaffirmed that Oyo State must continue to serve as a model of peaceful political engagement, assuring residents that he would continue to work closely with security agencies to safeguard lives and property across the state.

  • APC best party to govern Nigeria, says AbdulRazaq

    APC best party to govern Nigeria, says AbdulRazaq

    • Urges aspirants to canvass for new members

    Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the best party to govern Nigeria.

    He described APC as an exclusive political club that ranks as the biggest in Africa.

    The governor spoke during the inauguration of the state APC’s stakeholders’ engagement and commencement of e-registration and membership validation.

    AbdulRazaq, who was documented as the first registrant of the party in the state, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the party and ensure accurate membership tally for planning.

    He said those who wish to register as members of the party should be accommodated, cautioning against excluding anyone from the exercise.

    AbdulRazaq announced that all aspirants to political offices in 2027 would be given a level-playing field.

    The governor, who doubles as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), advised all aspirants to elective offices in the state to canvass for members and new members.

    “It is important that we know how many of us are members of this exclusive club (APC), which is arguably the biggest party in Africa. This is the only party to develop Nigeria and all the states in Nigeria, including all the local governments,” he said.

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    Party chieftains from across the state attended the stakeholders’ engagement and commencement of the e-registration and revalidation exercise.

    The programme was organised by the Kwar State chapter of the  APC.

    “We want to know how many we are so that we can use that to enumerate, canvass, and protect ourselves properly, empower ourselves properly, not leaving anyone behind,” he said.

    “Now, for those who have been tasked with this exercise: don’t exclude anyone. We need all the members we can get. So, make sure you register, not just our members; you should go out and canvass for new members.

    “This is an opportunity to canvass for new members. You have seen all the work that has been done from the federal level to the state and local government levels. Use that to market the party, to make sure that we expand from where we used to be.”

    The governor said his administration had executed projects across all sectors, which have made Kwara State more developed and viable than it ever was.

    “The facts speak for themselves across every sector. We have posted sterling performances that everyone can see in every part of the state,” he added.

    AbdulRazaq said everyone needed the National Identity Number (NIN) to be on board as members of the party.

    The state APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, said the sterling performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had endeared him to many a Nigerian, adding that this informed the current gale of defections to the party by major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and chieftains.

    “We are having 30 governors now and more are still coming. If we look at this, it is a smooth sail for the President in 2027.

    “Our state should be our concern. The form of progressive development in the state should be our campaign weapon. We must leverage the transformational progress that has taken place in the state to ensure that the baton is handed over to another APC government in 2027. There is the need to admonish ourselves that one of us is better than all of us. Leaders are enjoined to mobilise your followers for the exercise.

    “Let the registration agents know that you are all Nigerians. Make available your NIN. We don’t want a situation whereby non-Nigerians will take over what we are doing here.

    “I enjoin you in the name of the national chairman of APC, in the name of the President of the country and in the name of our amiable, simple and project-minded governor of the state that we should register. This is because through the census, we will be able to know the membership of the party. It will now snowball into the congress that we want to do.

    “The e-registration will enable us give real figures. In the last elections, members of the APC were said to be 40 million. When the elections came, we got 19 million. Somebody must be deceiving himself.

    “This is why Mr. President is so serious about the e-registration. As at now, if you have ambition, you want the progress of the party and you want good things for the state go and register. Be part of the change. Have a voice in the selection of the people that will represent us at all levels.”