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  • 2027: Group mobilises APC members in Ondo ahead of polls

    2027: Group mobilises APC members in Ondo ahead of polls

    Leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State have converged on Ikare-Akoko as the BTO4PBAT27 Ward Tour intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Addressing party faithful at the event, the Publicity Secretary of BTO4PBAT27, Folajimi Adewumi Gbenga, urged members and residents to participate in the ongoing APC e-registration exercise, saying proper registration would enable them to benefit from opportunities within the party.

    The local government coordinator of the group, Olamilekan Kazeem, commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing ongoing reforms and developmental efforts, which he said were aimed at strengthening the country’s future.

    He called on members to sustain their support for the President.

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    Also speaking, Atinuke Momoh encouraged party supporters to take the message of the President’s leadership to their communities, describing the group as a platform for promoting good governance and national development.

    The Special Adviser on Youth Development to the group, Kareem, assured youths of more empowerment and development initiatives, noting that the administration remained committed to youth-focused programmes.

    The Director-General of BTO4PBAT27, Adojutelegan Adesuyi Gideon, clarified that the group was neither a pressure group nor a faction within the APC but a support structure established to mobilise backing for the President.

    He urged residents to register with the party and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards.

    A highlight of the event was a donation of N2m by the Director-General to support the registration of new members in the area.

    The programme ended with a vote of thanks by the Akoko North East Youth President, Raji Kazeem, who appealed to residents to continue supporting the Tinubu administration.

  • Ex-FCTA director backs Kefas’ alignment with APC

    Ex-FCTA director backs Kefas’ alignment with APC

    A retired Director with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mukhtar Galadima, has described the alignment of Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a move that will bring more projects and dividends of democracy to the state.

    Galadima made the statement at a briefing, where he described Kefas as a smart and dynamic leader who is focused on innovation and development for the people of Taraba State.

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    According to him, the governor’s decision to work with the Federal Government demonstrates that he has the interest of the people at heart and is determined to attract more development to the state.

    The former director, who is aspiring to represent Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said his decision to contest was informed by the lack of participatory democracy in the constituency.

    He noted that elected representatives must carry the people along in governance.

    Galadima lamented that while other states were benefiting from constituency projects, Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency had been left out.

  • National convention: APC pegs national chairmanship nomination form at N10m

    National convention: APC pegs national chairmanship nomination form at N10m

    Ahead of next month’s National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the party has pegged the price of its nomination and expression of interest forms for the national chairmanship aspirants at N10.1 million.

    In the adjusted schedule for the party’s Congresses and the National Convention issued on Monday in Abuja by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the nomination form for National Chairman goes for N10 million, while the expression of interest form for the National Working Committee (NWC) positions attracts N100,000.

    Aspirants for the offices of Deputy National Chairman (North and South) and National Secretary will pay N7.5 million each, while other national offices attract a nomination fee of N5 million.

    The National Executive Committee (NEC) members will pay N250,000.

    The nomination form for State Chairman is pegged at N1 million, while aspirants for State Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer will pay N500,000. Other state offices also attract N500,000, in addition to the N50,000 for the expression of interest form for all positions.

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    For zonal offices, aspirants are to pay N200,000 for nomination forms, while the expression of interest form is N100,000.

    At the local government level, the nomination form for local government chairman is fixed at N100,000, with other positions attracting N50,000, while the expression of interest form is picked for N10,000 by all aspirants.

    The ward chairman nomination form costs N20,000, while aspirants for other ward offices are to pick their forms for N15,000 and N5,000 for the expression of interest form.

    In line with the party’s inclusivity policy, female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities vying for any of the offices are required to pay the expression of interest fee and 50 per cent of the prescribed fee for the nomination form for each position.

    Arugungu announced that all forms will be filled online, and access will only be granted after verification of payment and validation by the national secretariat.

    Payments are to be made directly into designated APC bank accounts, he added.

  • 2027: APC women’s group launched in Jigawa, targets mass mobilisation

    2027: APC women’s group launched in Jigawa, targets mass mobilisation

    A women-led political group within the All Progressives Congress, Danmodi Mata Zallah (Danmodi Purely Women), has been inaugurated in Jigawa State, with plans to mobilise at least 500,000 votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Malam Umar Namadi in the 2027 general elections.

    The group was inaugurated by the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Ibrahim Garba Hannungiwa, who commended the initiative, describing the women’s political engagement as timely and unprecedented within the party.

    Hannungiwa praised the organisation, vision, and commitment of the group, noting that its structure and defined objectives distinguish it from other women’s associations within the political space.

    According to him, the level of coordination and political awareness demonstrated by the group reflects a growing consciousness among women in the state. He said he was impressed by their decision to mobilise in support of the party’s leadership at both federal and state levels.

    The commissioner also briefed members on the progress of the party’s electronic registration exercise, following a recent stakeholders’ meeting convened by Governor Namadi to review the process. He described the exercise as progressing satisfactorily.

    He further urged religious leaders to intensify public enlightenment efforts, stressing the importance of education and knowledge as enduring legacies.

    “Our ulama must rise to their responsibility of enlightening the people, both men and women. When women are left uneducated, they become vulnerable to misinformation and external influence,” he warned.

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    According to him, empowering women through education and enlightenment would strengthen society, preserve moral values, and promote inclusive political participation.

    Speaking earlier, the State Coordinator of Danmodi Mata Zallah, Hajiya Maryam Muhammad Abubakar, said the association was established to sensitise and mobilise women to support and vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Malam Umar Namadi, and all APC candidates.

    She described the group as a movement of patriotic women in Jigawa State who are committed to the re-election of President Tinubu and Governor Namadi for second terms in 2027, by the grace of God.

    “Our objective is clear: to secure at least 500,000 women’s votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Malam Umar Namadi in the 2027 elections, God willing,” she said.

    Hajiya Maryam disclosed that the group has a well-structured grassroots network, with coordinators at the local government level across all 27 local government areas of the state.

    She added that the movement also has ward coordinators in all 287 wards, as well as 4,522 polling unit coordinators, aimed at ensuring effective mobilisation and voter outreach ahead of the polls.

  • National convention: APC pegs national chairman nomination form at N10m

    National convention: APC pegs national chairman nomination form at N10m

    The All Progressives Congress has fixed the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for aspirants seeking the position of national chairman at ₦10.1 million ahead of its national convention scheduled for next month.

    Details are contained in an adjusted timetable for the party’s congresses and national convention released on Monday in Abuja by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu.

    According to the schedule, the nomination form for the National Chairman costs ₦10 million, while the expression of interest form for National Working Committee positions costs ₦100,000.

    Aspirants for the offices of Deputy National Chairman (North and South) and National Secretary are required to pay ₦7.5 million each for nomination forms, while other national offices attract a fee of ₦5 million. Nomination forms for National Executive Committee members are pegged at ₦250,000.

    At the state level, nomination forms for State Chairman cost ₦1 million, while aspirants for State Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer will pay ₦500,000. Other state offices also attract a nomination fee of ₦500,000, in addition to an expression of interest fee of ₦50,000 for all positions.

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    For zonal offices, nomination forms are priced at ₦200,000, with expression of interest forms set at ₦100,000.

    At the local government level, the nomination form for Local Government Chairman costs ₦100,000, while other positions attract ₦50,000. Expression of interest forms at this level are priced at ₦10,000 for all aspirants.

    Ward Chairman nomination forms cost ₦20,000, while aspirants for other ward offices will pay ₦15,000. The expression of interest form at the ward level is pegged at ₦5,000.

    In line with the party’s inclusivity policy, female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities are required to pay only the expression of interest fee and 50 per cent of the prescribed nomination fee for any position.

    Argungu also disclosed that all forms will be completed online, with access granted only after payment verification and validation by the APC National Secretariat.

    He added that all payments are to be made directly into the designated party bank accounts.

  • APC Delta North coalition calls for inclusion of pioneer members in governance

    APC Delta North coalition calls for inclusion of pioneer members in governance

    …backs re-election of Tinubu, Oborevwori in 2027

    Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North Coalition for Equity (DNCE) have called on the national leadership of the party and the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to ensure the inclusion of long-standing party members in governance.

    They made the call during a recent coalition meeting held in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, where stakeholders expressed concern over what they described as the continued exclusion of pioneer and loyal APC members from key decision-making processes and political appointments.

    Speaking at the gathering, the Convener of the APC DNCE, Chief Alex Ikpeazu, emphasised that sustainable party growth and effective governance could only be achieved when those who laboured for the party’s survival are recognised and fully carried along.

    He urged Governor Oborevwori and the national leadership of the APC to promote equity, fairness, and inclusiveness, noting that many founding members have remained steadfast despite political challenges and frustrations.

    “We have been in the party for years without defecting and have not benefited from the party we diligently formed. We do not want those who joined later to override us. We do not want to continue to be in bondage,” Ikpeazu said.

    He called on the national leadership of the party to establish a clear framework that prioritizes old APC members for leadership positions at the ward, local government, and state levels, stressing that such an approach would foster unity and understanding.

    “The coming congress should be devoid of conflict. Governor Oborevwori should also consider old APC members in appointments across the state. It is the turn of Delta North to produce the state party chairman, as Delta South and Central have already done. Once it is zoned here, we will harmonize and present our best candidate. This will help mend fences ahead of 2027,” he added.

    The Secretary of the coalition, Hon. Kemmer Enina, warned that marginalising founding members could weaken party unity, noting that exclusion breeds discontent and undermines loyalty.

    Similarly, Ambassador Kenneth Rafua, a coalition leader, stated that inclusion is not a privilege but a right, adding that experienced party members possess the vital institutional memory needed to strengthen governance.

    Another leader, Ben LionHeart Williams, appealed to party leaders to avoid actions that could alienate committed members, describing unity as the backbone of political success.

    The coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Chief Barr. Williams Agholor said the group’s position was not driven by bitterness but by genuine concern for the future of the APC and effective governance in Delta State.

    Also speaking, High Chief Gabriel Ohai, the Odogwu of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom and a pioneer APC member, recalled the sacrifices made by early members of the party and called for deliberate efforts to reintegrate them into governance structures.

    Other members, including Comrade Victor Sorokwu, Ajifo Nwabunma, and Mr. Osafule John, echoed the call for recognition, fairness, and active participation of founding members in government affairs.

    The coalition reaffirmed its loyalty to the APC and pledged continued support for the government, while urging party leaders to address their concerns in the interest of unity and progress.

    They also reaffirmed their commitment to working toward the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

  • E-registration: APC dismisses ADC’s coercion allegation

    E-registration: APC dismisses ADC’s coercion allegation

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ruling party is coercing civil servants to join its ongoing electronic registration exercise.

    The APC said the ADC’s claims indicate the opposition is intimidated by the massive turnout of Nigerians identifying with and joining the party.

    The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said forcing civil servants to register for the APC’s e-registration drive amounts to economic coercion and forced political membership.

    Dismissing the claims, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the allegations were “entirely false and baseless.”

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    Morka accused the opposition of being rattled by the e-registration’s phenomenal success, leading it to “spew lies” to smear the exercise.

    His statement read: “Terrified by the massive APC membership registration in the ongoing electronic-registration exercise, the ADC has made a nonsensical allegation that civil servants are being pressured to participate in our party’s E-Registration exercise.

    “That claim is entirely false and baseless and seeks to cast a shadow over the cutting-edge and groundbreaking digitisation of our Party’s membership register.”

  • APC dismisses ADC’s claim of coercing civil servants into e-registration

    APC dismisses ADC’s claim of coercing civil servants into e-registration

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as baseless the allegation by the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ruling party is coercing civil servants to participate in its ongoing electronic registration exercise.

    The APC said the claim reflects the ADC’s intimidation and anxiety over what it described as the massive turnout of Nigerians identifying with and joining the ruling party.

    At the weekend, the ADC raised concerns over reports that civil servants in some states were allegedly being compelled to register for the APC through its e-registration platform.

    The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, warned in a statement that such actions, if true, would amount to economic coercion and forced political affiliation.

    Responding on Monday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the allegation as entirely false and without foundation.

    Morka said the opposition party was unsettled by the success of the e-registration exercise and was resorting to false claims in an attempt to discredit the process.

    The statement read, “Terrified by the massive All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration in the ongoing electronic-registration exercise, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has made a nonsensical allegation that civil servants are being pressured to participate in our party’s E-Registration exercise.

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    “That claim is entirely false and baseless and seeks to cast a shadow over the cutting-edge and groundbreaking digitization of our Party’s membership register.”

    Accusing ADC of resorting to a disinformation campaign, Morka recalled the fabrication and circulation of a fake “APC membership slip”, purporting that a notorious terrorist had registered as a member of APC.

    He argued that millions of Nigerians who were inspired by the visible gains and impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda have trooped out to voluntarily register for the party without any coercion.

    He also noted that the massive turnout of Nigerians compelled the leadership of the party to yield to popular demand to extend the period of registration from January 31 to February 8, 2026.

    Trashing the allegation, Morka noted, “The ADC is intimidated by the phenomenal success of our Party’s E-Registration exercise, for obvious reasons.”  He, however, argued that “that cannot justify concocting and spewing lies in an attempt to smear the exercise.”

    He concluded that while the ADC continues to fumble and peddle falsehood, APC would remain focused on its onward march as Africa’s standard-bearer of digital and democratic innovation. 

  • 2027: Adamawa APC backs Tinubu, welcomes new governorship aspirant

    2027: Adamawa APC backs Tinubu, welcomes new governorship aspirant

    The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday welcomed a new governorship aspirant, declaring that President Bola Tinubu remains the party’s only viable option at the federal level ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a ceremony to receive the aspirant, Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, the state chairman of the party, Barrister Idris Shuabu, expressed confidence that the APC would secure victory at the federal level.

    According to him, President Tinubu has demonstrated strong leadership and performance since assuming office, adding that his record leaves no room for alternative considerations in 2027.

    Shuabu cited initiatives such as the students’ loan scheme, the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development, and efforts to curb insecurity as evidence of the president’s experience and achievements.

    He said these accomplishments underscore why Nigerians should not look beyond Tinubu in deciding the next presidential election.

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    The APC chairman also described Abubakar as a young, industrious and philanthropic individual, noting that his entry into the Adamawa governorship race is a welcome and deserving addition ahead of the 2027 contest.

    In his remarks, Abubakar formally declared his intention to seek the party’s governorship ticket, describing himself as a youth driven by a vision for equitable and inclusive governance in Adamawa State.

    “I have the mind to raise the revenue generation of the state to generate enough money to develop infrastructure, spread skills acquisition for personal development of the people, and generally ensure that everyone gets what is due to him or her,” Abubakar said.

  • APC caucus lobby Bolarinwa for Kwara Gov

    APC caucus lobby Bolarinwa for Kwara Gov

    The Ilorin South Progressive Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have formally called on the former State Party Chairman, Dr Bashir Bolarinwa  to heed the growing public appeal to offer himself for the leadership of Kwara State.

    This call was made during the Caucus’ monthly meeting and was unanimously endorsed by representatives from the eight wards across Ilorin South Local Government Area.

    The Caucus believes that this moment in Kwara State’s political journey calls for unity, stability, and experienced leadership—leadership with a proven capacity for inclusive governance, the ability to bridge divides, and the strength to inspire confidence across communities and generations.

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    Members of the caucus described Bolarinwa as a calm, principled, and forward-looking statesman, whose political career has consistently reflected integrity, discipline, and a sincere commitment to public service.

    According to the group, his  tenure as State Party Chairman was noted as a defining period that strengthened internal cohesion, fostered cooperation across the three senatorial districts, and dismantled long-standing barriers that had limited broad participation in the political process, these efforts, the Caucus observed, helped reposition Kwara State toward a more inclusive and people-driven

    They maintained that the call is not driven by opposition or partisan confrontation but by a genuine desire to accelerate development, strengthen democratic institutions, and position Kwara State among Nigeria’s leading sub-national economies.

    The Caucus declared its readiness to support a credible and unifying mandate capable of moving the State of Harmony to a higher level of sustainable progress and shared prosperity, requesting  Dr  Bashir  Bolarinwato heed the call to run for the governorship position of Kwara State.”