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  • Adeleke’s $20m fraud allegation against Oyetola mere shadow chasing – APC Chieftain

    Adeleke’s $20m fraud allegation against Oyetola mere shadow chasing – APC Chieftain

    A frontline politician, Chief Abiola Ogundokun, has described Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun’s $20 million fraud allegation against his immediate predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, as mere shadow chasing.

    Ogundokun stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, while reacting to a petition by Adeleke to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Oyetola.

    Adeleke had, in the petition, alleged that Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, misappropriated a $20 million World Bank health grant while he was governor of the state.

    Ogundokun said in the state that there was nothing serious in the petition other than a drama aimed at generating negative energy toward the 2026 governorship election in the state.

    He described Oyetola as a man of sterling performance in the private sector as well as due diligence and strict adherence to rules in the public service as governor.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain also described the former governor as the pride of Osun and Nigeria who should not be pulled down or given uncharitable names but encouraged to do more for the state.

    According to him, there is the need to stop a destructive campaign of “I will destroy you if I can’t get it.

    “Oyetola is honest to a fault,” he remarked, calling on the people of the state to join him in moving Osun forward.

    Ogundokun advised Adeleke to prioritise good governance rather than engaging in frivolous activities.

    “What Osun requires and deserves is focused leadership and serious engagements.

    “I will advise Ademola Adeleke to stop playing politics with the exalted office of the governor by turning it to a petition writing apparatus.

    “He should use the enormous power of the office to improve the lots of the people instead of deploying the state resources to bully and witch-hunt a perceived enemy or enemies.

    “Writing a petition against a man like Oyetola, to me, is like chasing a shadow.

    “The task before Adeleke is huge, and meeting the expectations of the people should be his priority and not fighting an imaginary political foe,” he said.

    The elder statesman urged the governor not to deviate from the vision of the state’s forefathers.

    Rather, he said that Adeleke should learn to build on the good foundation of his predecessor instead of finding ways to shoot down his good legacies.

  • Defection: El-Rufai betrayed us-APC Professionals

    Defection: El-Rufai betrayed us-APC Professionals

    … insists nothing is beyond resolution

    The APC Professional Network, the umbrella body for professionals within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the defection of a core professional like former Governor of Kaduna state ,Nasir El-Rufai from the party was a massive betrayal.

    The professional group however insisted that the matter is not beyond resolution despite his sudden movement to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as widely reported.

    This was contained in a statement signed by the group’s President General, Victor Walsh Oluwafemi on Monday stating that:

    “Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been a prominent figure in the APC, and his contributions to the party’s growth and governance objectives have been most significant.

    ” However, his decision to leave the party, coupled with the comments made during his interview, is both unexpected and disappointing. It raises concerns about the principles of party loyalty, consistency, and the commitment required to build a stronger APC.

    “We acknowledge his right to association and political choice, but we cannot ignore the impact of such actions on the integrity and unity of our great party.

    “The APC Professional Network remains committed to the vision and values of the APC and will continue to work tirelessly to uphold the party’s principles of good governance, accountability, and development.

    Oluwafemi explained that: “As professionals within the APC, we urge our members and supporters to remain calm, focused, and resolute.

    “We must not allow this development to deter us from our collective goal of advancing the party’s agenda for a prosperous and united Nigeria.

    “We call on party leaders at all levels to strengthen internal cohesion and address concerns that may lead to further defections. Now, more than ever, the APC must demonstrate leadership, unity, and resolve.

    Stressing further that “we remain committed to the ideals of the APC and assure our members that we will continue to engage constructively to ensure the party remains strong and united.

  • Top APC chieftain dies after breaking ramadan fast

    Top APC chieftain dies after breaking ramadan fast

    Kehinde Subair, a former majority leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly has passed away at age 60.

    TheNewsGuru learnt that the deceased, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died in the United Kingdom (UK) shortly after breaking his Ramadan fast.

    The Publicity Secretary of APC, Wale Sadare confirmed Subair’s demise, saying “Yes, he is dead, confirmed. But I cannot talk too much now because I am currently in a studio.”

    Another APC chieftain in the state who preferred anonymity said the two-term member of the state House of Assembly from 2011 to 2019 died a few days to his 60th birthday.

    The source said, “Subair died in the UK, seven days to his 60th birthday. He will surely be missed by the party.”

    Subair, before his sudden demise, held different positions within the party.

  • BREAKING: Buhari breaks silence on plot to dump APC

    BREAKING: Buhari breaks silence on plot to dump APC

    Former President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed reports suggesting his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    This comes after the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, disclosed that he got Buhari’s approval before dumping the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

    However, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Thursday said that Buhari  would not leave a party that helped him secure two terms as president.

    According to Buhari, he has nothing but gratitude for the support that the party gave him before and during his tenure as president.

    The statement reads: “Without referring to any individual, a cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by party leaders at various levels, the former president, Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what he said times without number that he is member of the All Progressives Congress, APC and would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.

    “He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back to the party that gave him two terms of office and would do whatever he can to popularize it. “I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means.”

    “He went on to add that at present, he has nothing but gratitude for the support that the party gave him before and during his tenure as president, which he considers as the highest honor, and would never ask for anything more.

    “He further stated that the pains taken by the founding fathers to establish a strong party to protect our constitution, and democracy as a system of government are worthy sacrifices that should be cherished and nurtured.”

  • Majority Leader, 3 other Edo lawmakers defect to APC

    Majority Leader, 3 other Edo lawmakers defect to APC

    Majority Leader in the EconHouse of Assembly, Donald Okugbe (PDP – Akoko-Edo II), and three other lawmakers on Wednesday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The other lawmakers are Bright Iyamu (PDP – Orhionmwon South II); Richard Edosa (PDP – Oredo West); and Sunday Ojezele (LP – Esan South East).

    By the defection, APC now has 13 members in the House while PDP members are 11.

    The lawmakers, who were received at the APC Secretariat in Benin, by the Acting State Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, cited deep divisions and unresolved crises within their former parties as reasons for their defection.

    Speaking on behalf of the group, Edosa described the move as a “defining moment”.

    He said that they believed in the vision of Gov. Monday Okpebholo and were committed to working with him to advance the state’s development.

    Welcoming them into the party, Tenebe said that their decision to join APC was a bold step toward a better future for Edo State.

    He said that they would enjoy equal rights and privileges like every other member.

    The APC chairman praised their courage and noted that their defection strengthened the party’s collective resolve to improve governance, security, and economic development in the state.

    NAN reports that the event was capped with a symbolic handing over of APC brooms to the defecting lawmakers, marking their official entry into the ruling party.

  • APC has no role in our internal issues- NNPP to El’Rufai

    APC has no role in our internal issues- NNPP to El’Rufai

    The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP),  says allegations by former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El’Rufai that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caused its crisis is false and condemnable.

    The party spoke on the backdrop of the recent allegations by El’Rufai, that the crises in PDP, Labour Party and NNPP were caused and fueled by the APC.

    The former Kaduna state governor had alleged that the APC was behind the internal crises rocking the opposition parties.

    In a viral video on X on Tuesday, El-Rufai claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was deliberately sponsoring disputes within these parties to weaken their leadership.

    In a statement in Lagos on Wednesday, NNPP’s National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major said the party was compelled to respond to El’Rufai because his utterances linking the NNPP challenges to the APC were misguided .

    “El’Rufai’s assertions were inaccurate information he may have gathered from enemies of NNPP’s internal democratic processes.”

    Major pointed out that the crisis in NNPP which had been resolved, was as a result of the inordinate ambition of some members in total disregard to agreements and party rules and regulations.

    ”The genesis of the crisis in NNPP erupted shortly after the 2023 general elections as a result of termination of a Memorandum of Understanding that struck a temporary union, between the NNPP, The National Movement (TNM) and the Kwankwassiya Movement.

    “The genesis and progress of the disagreement has been vigorously put there in the open, using all media platforms since 2023.

    “If the ordinary and uneducated Nigerians are familiar with the facts about the raging crisis,  then it’s disappointing for El’rufai to come to the open media to make such unguarded and unacceptable statement.

    “Nigerians are no longer to be deceived, El’rufai must know that the choice of who rules Nigeria come 2027 can never be determined by him.”

    The national chairman urged El’Rufai to stay away from NNPP issues, as the party is not an opposition to any other, including the APC..

    He said the subject matter in Nigeria should be welfare and wellbeing of all Nigerians through good governance, hard work, collaboration and observance of the rule of Law.

  • I’m not leaving APC that brought me to office for SDP – Alia

    I’m not leaving APC that brought me to office for SDP – Alia

    Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia of Benue says he will not dump the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), insisting his party brought him to power.

    Alia dispelled the rumours of his defection in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday in Makurdi.

    The governor said that he had never contemplated leaving the party that brought him to office.

    According to him, the people promoting such lies on social media were only trying to sow a seed of discord between him and President Bola Tinubu.

    “These actions do not only wholly miss the mark, but they also portray a significant lack of awareness regarding my bond with the president.

    “The lies that I am contemplating a shift to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alongside Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and others is absolutely gratuitous and lacks any trustworthy evidence.

    “In an attempt to supply credence to their soaring fictions, these detractors have resorted to recycling an innocuous picture from an old visit, which has been manipulated to complete their account.

    “This is after they, through their infamous hirelings, viciously speculated that the former governor of Kaduna State visited Makurdi. They forgot that official security reports follow such visits,” he said.

    Alia further stated that as the leader of the party in Benue, he successfully resurrected the party, which was on the threshold of recession prior to the 2019 elections.

    “Our laudable performance in office has not solely enhanced the APC but has further forced opposition parties into refuge.

    “It is an established fact that a wise individual builds a strong foundation and does not solicit shelter under another’s roof.

    “And since taking over office, we have strived faithfully to reconnect Benue with the Federal Government, culminating in an overabundance of benefits comprising plum appointments for our people.

    “Our commitment to the “Renewed Hope” mantra championed by President Tinubu is conspicuous in the transformational advancement initiatives being implemented across the state,” he added.

    The governor said that attempts to undermine his leadership would fail woefully.

  • Anambra 2025: APC clears Ozigbo, Okonkwo, five other governorship aspirants

    Anambra 2025: APC clears Ozigbo, Okonkwo, five other governorship aspirants

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra 2025 Governorship Election Screening Committee, has cleared all seven aspirants that bought its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest its ticket.

    Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    He said the aspirants cleared by the committee headed by Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, a former Katsina State Governor, included: Mr Paul Chukwuma, and Prof Obiora Okonkwo.

    Others he said were Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, Chukwuma Umeoji, Valentine Ozigbo, Johnbosco Onunkwo and Edozie Madu.

    NAN reports that the aspirants are to contest for the party’s ticket at its governorship primary election slated for Saturday, April 5, 2025.

    Morka said that the party also issued Certificates of Clearance to the aspirants at its national secretariat in Abuja.

    “One of the cleared aspirants, Valentine Ozigbo, has been granted a waiver by the party to contest its primary election.

    “All members of the party, including new and old members in Anambra are required to revalidate their membership as prescribed by it ahead of the scheduled primary election,” he said.

    The Anambra governorship election has been slated for Nov. 8 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    Each of the cleared seven aspirants purchased the APC nomination form for N40 million and its  expression of interest form for N10 million.

  • Ex-Gov El-Rufai’s son reveals Peter Obi may join SDP after dad’s defection from APC

    Ex-Gov El-Rufai’s son reveals Peter Obi may join SDP after dad’s defection from APC

    Bashir El-Rufai, son of ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has suggested that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, might join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), following his father’s defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Bashir dropped the hint while responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a user, @Freedom42602077, who argued that the SDP would struggle to defeat the APC in the 2027 elections unless it aligns with Peter Obi.

    “Bro to bro, if Peter Obi is not in that party, they can’t win presidential. APC will have it again!” the user wrote.

    Reacting, Bashir El-Rufai simply replied: “He is coming.”

    He is coming

    — Bashir El-Rufai (@BashirElRufai) March 10, 2025

    The cryptic response has since fuelled speculations about ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many questioning whether Obi is indeed considering a move to the SDP.

    Bashir’s remark comes in the wake of his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s high-profile exit from the APC.

    The former Kaduna governor, who played a key role in the party’s formation and electoral victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023, recently submitted his resignation letter to his ward leadership in Kaduna State.

    El-Rufai, who has been increasingly critical of the APC-led government under President Bola Tinubu, cited a widening disconnect between his personal values and the party’s current direction as the reason for his defection.

    In a statement dated Monday, March 10, 2025, he lambasted the APC leadership, accusing them of abandoning the party’s founding progressive ideals.

    “Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party,” El-Rufai said.

    He noted that he had consistently raised concerns about the party’s trajectory, both privately and publicly, but he was ignored.

  • REVEALED! Real reason Mallam El-Rufai abandoned APC for SDP

    REVEALED! Real reason Mallam El-Rufai abandoned APC for SDP

    Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

    His resignation letter has been submitted already to the leadership of the APC in his ward in Kaduna State.

    Mallam El-Rufai who was the former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has moved to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and has instructed all his supporters and associates to join the SDP.

    The former Kaduna Governor cited an alleged growing discord between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision.

    In a statement he made available Monday, 10 March, 2025, El-Rufai expressed disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of straying from the progressive ideals of its founding members.

    He revealed that he had raised concerns about the party’s trajectory both privately and publicly over the past two years but found no willingness among the current leadership to address the issues.

    “Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party,” El-Rufai stated.

    El-Rufai, who played a key role in the formation of the APC in 2013, recalled his efforts in negotiating the merger of political parties that led to the creation of the ruling party. He also highlighted his contributions to the APC’s electoral successes in 2015, 2019, and 2023, as well as his tenure as Kaduna State Governor, during which he implemented policies focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment.

    “My eight-year tenure in Kaduna State was devoted to implementing progressive policies to advance human development,” he said. “These records count for little in the current APC that has castrated its organs and treated its membership with contempt in the last two years. I find this no longer acceptable.”