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  • APC plans grand reception for Gov Eno as Tinubu set to visit Akwa Ibom

    APC plans grand reception for Gov Eno as Tinubu set to visit Akwa Ibom

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State says it is set to welcome President Bola Tinubu to the State as the party officially receives Governor Umo Eno into its fold.

    Senator Ita Enang, an APC Chieftain, made the statement in Uyo on Friday while briefing newsmen on the party’s preparation for a grand reception in honour of Governor Eno.

    Enang further said that the party was fully prepared to receive the Vice President, the party’s National Chairman, and governors elected on the party’s platform.

    It would be recalled that on June 6, Eno officially announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party to APC.

    Enang, a former Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly and Niger Delta Affairs, said that the governor’s decision had aligned Akwa Ibom to the centre.

    He assured the governor and his supporters that the APC would receive them with open arms, and keep to every agreement that had been reached.

    “As progressives, we shall work with the governor and his supporters to ensure that they fit into the party without hitches.

    “We will also work with them to align programmes of the state government with the ideals and manifesto of the party,” he said.

    Enang described the governor’s entry into APC as a merger that would be of immense benefits to the state and its people.

  • Delta North APC dissolves LGAs, ward chairmen forums

    Delta North APC dissolves LGAs, ward chairmen forums

    The All Progressives Congress (APC)  has announced the immediate dissolution of the Forums of Delta North APC Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen and Ward Chairmen in the Delta North Senatorial District.

    This is contained in a statement by the senatorial chairman of the party, Chief Adizue Eluaka, in Abuja on Friday.

    Eluaka said that the dissolution of the forum was to restore order and reinforce discipline within party ranks,

    He explained that the forum which distanced itself from the recent endorsement of Sen. Ned Nwoko for a second term was an “unauthorised and unconstitutional body”.

    He added that the actions of the dissolved forum does not reflect the collective will of the party structure in Delta North.

    At a well-attended APC stakeholders meeting on June 14, hosted by Nwoko at his country home in Idumuje-Ugboko, a vote of confidence was passed on President Bola Tinubu, Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the lawmaker by party leaders and members.

    However a few days later, some APC local government areas chairmen in the zone reportedly distanced themselves from the endorsement, saying it lacked legitimacy.

    Reacting Eluaka said the APC in the zone would not sit and watch a few sponsored individuals
    cause disunity and disaffection in the party.

    “We will not sit and watch a few disgruntled, sponsored individuals under the guise of a forum that is unknown to our constitution, cause disunity and disaffection in our party.

    “The APC is a window of opportunity for growth, and these actions are clearly self-serving,” he said.

    The Delta North APC chairman added that going forward, all party dealings would be handled with LGA and ward chairmen on an individual basis, with no recognition of collective bodies not sanctioned by the party’s constitution.

    “Any meeting convened by these dissolved bodies, or by any group unknown to the party structure, will be deemed illegal and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken,” he warned.

  • Adamawa APC reacts as thugs attack National Vice Chairman

    Adamawa APC reacts as thugs attack National Vice Chairman

    All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamawa State chapter, has condemned the act of thuggery against the National Vice Chairman North-East, Salihu Mustapha by thugs at the party’s North-East consultative forum meeting in Gombe.

    Alhaji Idris Shuaibu, State Chairman of the party stated this at the news conference in Yola on Thursday.

    He said the thugs were smuggled in  as  delegates at the venue of the meeting on June 15 by some elements in  the party.

    “We condemned the Act of thugry meted against our son, the National Vice Chairman, North-East,  Mustapha by thugs smuggled in  as delegates at the venue of the meeting tagged APC North -East consultative forum.

    “We adopted  the communiqué read by the National Vice Chairman being the true position of the APC Governors Forum, National Assembly Members, National Working Committee and also the APC Adamawa chapter.

    “We endorsed President Bola Tinubu as a sole candidate of our party for the purpose of nomination come 2027.

    “We wish to make it also clear that the act perpetrated by the thugs at the venue has nothing to do with the said meeting.

    “We  therefore urged all members  of the party to  disregard it and hold on to the position taken at the meeting,” he said.

    Shauibu  further called on the party members to remain united and committed for the progress of the party in the state and country at large.

  • Former VP Namadi Sambo speaks on defecting to APC

    Former VP Namadi Sambo speaks on defecting to APC

    Namadi Sambo, a former Vice President of Nigeria has denied reports that he has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The rebuttal, issued in a press statement provided to TheNewsGuru by his Media Adviser, Umar Sani, categorically stated that the report about Sambo’s defection is a fabrication intended to mislead the public.

    It also emphasized that the widely circulated photograph of Sambo with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, used to support the defection story, is an old image.

    The statement reaffirmed that the former Vice President remains a loyal and committed member of the PDP and has no intention of joining any other political party.

    The full statement reads: Rebuttal to False Claims of Defection by Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON

    “My attention has been drawn to a widely circulated story alleging that His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON, former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This claim is entirely false and without any basis.

    “Following numerous calls and inquiries, I have taken the liberty on the authority of His Excellency’s family to issue this formal rebuttal. I categorically state that the story is a fabrication, laced with mischief and aimed at misleading the public.

    “The photograph supporting this falsehood, showing His Excellency with the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, is not recent. It was taken years ago during a condolence visit by the Governor to His Excellency’s residence in Abuja, following the demise of his brother, the late Sani Sambo. The image is now being deliberately misrepresented to fit a contrived narrative.

    “Furthermore, His Excellency is scheduled to attend the commissioning of a 300-bed hospital in Kaduna on Thursday, 19th June 2025. This project, which he initiated during his time in office, stands as a testament to his enduring commitment to public service and the development of Kaduna State. His invitation to witness the completion of this legacy project, and possibly offer a few remarks, must not be misconstrued as a political endorsement or as confirmation of any partisan shift.

    “For the avoidance of doubt, His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo remains a loyal and committed member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He has no intention of joining any other political party. The defection story is purely the figment of the imagination of its authors calculated to sow confusion and achieve cheap political mileage.

    “We urge the public and the media to disregard this misinformation and treat it with the contempt it deserves.”

  • Oyo APC warns members against anti-party acts

    Oyo APC warns members against anti-party acts

    The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned its members against acts, meetings and utterances that could jeopardise the party’s 2027 ambition.

    This is contained in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan on Wednesday.

    The warning followed media reports on two unnamed APC leaders praising Gov. Seyi Makinde’s administration, raising suspicions of covert ties with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

    The APC declared zero tolerance for indiscipline, sabotage, and disloyalty, especially from members allegedly driven by selfish ambitions and short-sightedness.

    “But for selfishness and poor orientation borne out of indiscipline and myopia, no reasonable member of the APC would turn himself into a propaganda machinery for the current PDP administration,” it said.

    The party wondered why a chieftain would praise Makinde, accused of wasting enormous resources of the state on frivolities in the last six years.

    It found the personalities’ conduct within the party as highly reprehensible, hence saying it has had enough dose of sabotage, conspiracy and other acts of disloyalty from supposed members.

    “We are poised to wield the big stick against recalcitrant individuals whose goal is to see our party in disarray at every crucial time.

    “The Olayide Abas-led state executive and other stakeholders have done so much for reconciliation,” it said.

    The party said that any member trying to draw it back at a time when more eminent citizens were joining it in droves would be treated as an enemy of the state.

    “We have done our diligence and established that those who parade themselves as APC chieftains and are still working for the opposition in recent times have no reason to engage in such shameful acts.

    “But we would engage them as democrats since some schools of thought are of the opinion that they were either misinformed or misrepresented,” the party said.

    It says that every member of the party is expected to key into the Project 2027, aimed at wholly delivering Oyo State to the APC in the next general election.

  • Former Vice President Namadi Sambo defects to APC from PDP

    Former Vice President Namadi Sambo defects to APC from PDP

    Alhaji Namadi Sambi, the former Vice President of Nigeria has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    TheNewsGuru reports that Sambo who was Vice President of Nigeria from 19 May 2010 to 29 May 2015 served during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

    He previously served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2007 to 2010.

    Following his defection, the former Vice President was pictured with the incumbent Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.

    Sambo became the latest high-profile politician to dump the PDP for the APC in the build-up to the 2027 general elections.

  • LG election: Lagos APC presents flags to 433 candidates, kicks off campaign

    LG election: Lagos APC presents flags to 433 candidates, kicks off campaign

    The APC in Lagos State on Tuesday officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the July 12 Local Government Elections.

    The party also kicked off campaign for the council at the event held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu- Hundeyin the Secretary to the State Government, assured the  candidates of government’s support to emerge winners in the election.

    “The love I have for this party is unquantifiable, I am with all the candidates, this is not just an official flag off, it symbolises the beginning of hard work and dedication.

    “We are solidly behind every aspirant, we are in this together, all will be successful by God’s grace. As we raise these flags today, we are proud and happy. Let us remember our values and principles, we are known for being a progressive movement.

    “We are not only here to win an election, we are here to change the lives of our people and continue the legacy of our President. We must deliver all our promises to the people. Do all you can as party faithful to ensure victory for this party,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    Speaking, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC) , urged  the party’s flag bearers to work for the people, when elected.

    “Youths should be on stage now and do the work of the party, because at the moment you are not at the forefront yet.

    “This an opportunity for you to promote the name of our party. It is sad today that those looking for money are many in politics, and not people who really want to serve.

    “The love of our community and society should be paramount to us. Those who vied for the ticket but could get it, should be patient because there is still time and tomorrow,” Olusi said.

    He urged the youth to divide themselves into groups and move into different streets to mobilise support for the party,

    Olusi said  grassroots governance is critical, hence the need for office holders at the local government level to take care of the people and impact them .

    The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, who noted that everyone must accept the decisions of the party at all time, urged all to support party candidates.

    “The party is supreme, we must stand by the decision of the party. We must obey the party and support all our candidates. We must not fight ourselves.

    “The election is a testing ground to return President Bola Tinubu in 2027 with bulky votes,” Obasa said.

    Handling over the flags to candidates along side other leaders, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi,  State APC Chairman, applauded party leaders and aspirants for ensuring peace before, during and after the primaries.

    Ojelabi, who noted that the party had done a lot  to  reconcile aggrieved aspirants, urged flag bearers to continue reconciliation and winning those that contested against them to their sides.

    According to him, out of the 475 aspirants that vied for chairmanship tickets, only 57 chairmanship candidates were finally selected.

    He urged the candidates to try to meet the needs of the people in education, health, infrastructure development and youth development and other critical areas, if elected.

    He said that the party would continue to monitor the  performance of all its elected officers.

    “It is a real election. We are going all out into this election. Let us reach out, knock at the doors and solicit support,” Ojelabi said.

    Speaking , the Chairman of APC Campaign Committee, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun, who welcomed the candidates, expressed confidence that all the flag bearers would be victorious at the polls.

    Balogun, who urged the party’s campaign Local Organising Committee (LOC) in each council area to start rigorous mobilisation of voters, howeve,r cautioned that no campaign should exceed  the June 9 deadline ,stipulated in the electoral guidelines.

    “This election is local and at the grassroots, so we need to campaign vigorously at the ward level. There is no limit to campaign. Let the LOC work tirelessly to ensure victory for the election,” he said.

    According to him, the LOC should be co-chaired in each council by the APC LGA chairman and the council chairmen.

    “The LOC must work with various groups including ethnic nationalities “so that we can achieve a great results. Let us move across all the wards and garner votes for the party.”

    The chairmanship candidates who received party flags included: Azeez Babatunde (Agege); Idowu Akinola (Orile-Agege); Johnson Akinpelu (Alimosho); Adunni Akindele (Mosan Okunola); Lukman Abiodun (Ayobo-Ipaja); Abiodun Ejigbadero (Agbado Oke-Odo) and Idris Balogun (Egbe- Idimu).
    Ayinde Akinsanya (Ikotun-Igando); Usman Hamzat (Ifako-Ijaiye); Oluyemisi Rosiji (Ojokoro); Akeem Dauda (Ikeja); Moyosore Adebanjo (Onigbongbo); Segun Odunmbaku (Ojodu); Tunbosun Aruwe (Mushin); Seyi Jakande (Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye); Kehinde Oloyede- Almaroof (Oshodi).

    Others are Adebayo Olasoju (Isolo), Taoreed Taiwo (Ejigbo); Babatunde Hunpe (Badadry Central); Rauf Yemaren (Badagry West); Ajose Kumayon); Azeez Kareem (Oto-Awori); Isa Abiola (Iba); Muhibat Adeyemi (Ojo); Rasak Oloyede (Oriade); Lanre Sanusi (Amuwo-Odofin); Olufemi Okeowo (Ifelodun) and Olalekan Akindipe (Ajeromi).

    Idowu Senbanjo (Apapa); Jimoh Olawale (Apapa Iganmu); Adeola Adetoro (Eti-Osa); Biliaminu Agunbiade (Eti-Osa East); Kolawole Emilagba (Lagos Mainland); Taiwo Oyekan (Lagos Island); Bola Oladunjoye (Ikoyi-Obalende); Aminat Alabi (Iru Victoria Island); Muibi Folawiyo (Lagos Island East) and Sulaiman Bamidele (Surulere) also received the party’s flag.

    The party’s flags were also presented to Ogidan Owolabi (Coker Aguda); Odunayo Oluwafemi (Itire-Ikate); Bayo Adefuye (Yaba); Surah Animashaun (Epe); Wale Anomo ( Ikosi-Ejinrin); Ismail Akinloye (Eredo); Abdullahi Olowa ( Ibeju-Lekki); Rasak Kasali (Lekki); Adedayo Ladega (Ikorodu Central); Ameen Olawale (Ikorodu North) and Sulaiman Kazeem( Ikorodu West)

    Others who got the party’s flags are Sunday Benson (Imota); Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (Ijede); Hammed Aroyewun (Igbogbo Bayeku); Moyo Ogunlewe (Kosofe); Adetola Abubakar (Agboyi-Ketu); Dammy Bada Ikosi-Isheri); Lateef Ashimi (Somolu) and Adedeji’ Omope (Bariga).

    The party also handed over flags to all the vice chairmanship and councillorship candidates. The flag-off ceremony was witnessed by party chieftains, elected and appointed officials of the party across the three tiers of government.

  • Ebonyi Rep dumps APGA for APC

    Ebonyi Rep dumps APGA for APC

    A Member of the House of Representatives, Mr Joseph Nwobasi of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Nwobasi, who represents Ezza-North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, announced his defection at the Ezza-North council headquarters on Sunday.

    He said the decision to move to the APC with his supporters was to strengthen support for President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Francis Nwifuru.

    Recall Nwobasi was elected to the House in 2023 under the APGA platform.

    Nwobasi, a former Leader of the Ebonyi House of Assembly, defected alongside Mr Kevin Okeh of the State House of Assembly.

    “I am happy to join the APC. My decision stems from a desire to support Governor Francis Nwifuru and his administration fully.

    “I believe Governor Nwifuru is truly the people’s governor. His empowerment initiatives and infrastructural projects have been outstanding.

    “We want to join forces with the President and especially Governor Nwifuru to build a better state and Nigeria,” he said.

    Chief Moses Ogodo-Ali, Ezza-North Local Government Chairman, said the defection showed his people had resolved to support Nwifuru’s 2027 re-election bid.

    “Our people have agreed that no Ezza man or woman will contest the 2027 governorship. Governor Nwifuru is our sole candidate.

    “Those joining us today do so in line with our collective resolve. We expect more defections in the coming months.

    “I assure you, Mr Chairman, that the mistakes of 2023 will not be repeated in Ezza land. In 2027, we shall deliver votes that will surpass any in the political history of Ezza land,” he promised.

    Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, APC Chairman in Ebonyi, said the party was large enough to accommodate all who support Nwifuru’s vision.

    He urged the new members to conduct themselves properly and respect existing party members. He said, “Avoid creating factions. The party will not tolerate divisive behaviour in any form.

    “You must work with other leaders and members in your areas to strengthen the APC ahead of 2027.”

  • Chaos in APC meeting as Ganduje endorses Tinubu without Shettima

    Chaos in APC meeting as Ganduje endorses Tinubu without Shettima

    A video showing the moment the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders meeting in the North-East, turned rowdy after the party’s National Vice Chairman (North-East), Mustapha Salihu, failed to mention Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, in his endorsement speech for President Bola Tinubu’s second term.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the stakeholders’ meeting, held on Sunday in Gombe State, was graced by ministers, lawmakers, governors, and top-ranking members of the APC. Also present was the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, who led a team of national officers to the event.

    During his remarks, Salihu passionately urged the region to rally behind President Tinubu, calling for his unopposed candidacy in 2027. However, his failure to mention Shettima, a prominent son of the region, instantly sparked outrage.

    Following Salihu’s speech, angry delegates launched insults and threats at him, accusing him of deliberately sabotaging the event and showing disrespect to the vice president.

    The tension escalated so quickly that security personnel had to escort Salihu out of the venue to prevent a physical assault. In a bid to quell the crisis, Deputy National Chairman (North), Bukar Dalori, stepped in and formally endorsed both Tinubu and Shettima, which garnered cheers from some attendees.

    However, despite this attempt at damage control, the meeting ended abruptly after Ganduje, during his closing remarks, also failed to mention Shettima, which reinforced suspicions of a coordinated slight.

  • APGA Reps member, Nwobasi defects to APC

    APGA Reps member, Nwobasi defects to APC

    A Member of the House of Representatives, Mr Joseph Nwobasi of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Nwobasi, who represents Ezza-North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, announced his defection at the Ezza-North council headquarters on Sunday.

    He said the decision to move to the APC with his supporters was to strengthen support for President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Francis Nwifuru.

    Recalled that Nwobasi was elected to the House in 2023 under the APGA platform.

    Nwobasi, a former Leader of the Ebonyi House of Assembly, defected alongside Mr Kevin Okeh of the State House of Assembly.

    “I am happy to join the APC. My decision stems from a desire to support Governor Francis Nwifuru and his administration fully.

    “I believe Governor Nwifuru is truly the people’s governor. His empowerment initiatives and infrastructural projects have been outstanding.

    “We want to join forces with the President and especially Governor Nwifuru to build a better state and Nigeria,” he said.

    Chief Moses Ogodo-Ali, Ezza-North Local Government Chairman, said the defection showed his people had resolved to support Nwifuru’s 2027 re-election bid.

    “Our people have agreed that no Ezza man or woman will contest the 2027 governorship. Governor Nwifuru is our sole candidate.

    “Those joining us today do so in line with our collective resolve. We expect more defections in the coming months.

    “I assure you, Mr Chairman, that the mistakes of 2023 will not be repeated in Ezza land.

    “In 2027, we shall deliver votes that will surpass any in the political history of Ezza land,” he promised.

    Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, APC Chairman in Ebonyi, said the party was large enough to accommodate all who support Nwifuru’s vision.

    He urged the new members to conduct themselves properly and respect existing party members.

    He said, “Avoid creating factions. The party will not tolerate divisive behaviour in any form.

    “You must work with other leaders and members in your areas to strengthen the APC ahead of 2027.”