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  • BREAKING: Only option for Fubara is to resign or be impeached – APC

    BREAKING: Only option for Fubara is to resign or be impeached – APC

    The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha on Monday has said the only option available for the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment.

    Speaking at a news briefing in Port Harcourt, Okocha described Fubara’s invitation of pro-Wike members of the Rivers House of Assembly to a meeting as a Greek gift.

    He said Fubara was aware that the Assembly would be sitting on March 10 before inviting them for a discussion on the Supreme Court judgement.

    He also said that Fubara invited the Assembly members to come and discuss about their remuneration, the place that they would use for their sitting, and also the budget.

    Okocha stated that Fubara had no right to invite the Assembly to come and discuss the Supreme Court judgement since he was meant to present the budget to them.

    According to him, the Governor ab initio disregarded the 8-point agenda for peace by President Bola Tinubu, who is also the leader of our party.

    ‘’The All Progressive Congress, as an opposition party in the state, will not sit down and watch Gov. Fubara disobey Mr President; for us, that’s an insult.

    “We call on Gov. Fubara to resign within 48 hours or face impeachment; the findings of the Supreme Court is enough for him to resign, he is already sitting on a keg of gunpowder,” Okocha said.

    He, however, commended the Speaker and the members of the House of Assembly for standing on their grounds till date.

  • BREAKING: El-Rufai abandons APC, joins new political party

    BREAKING: El-Rufai abandons APC, joins new political party

    Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State Governor, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

    El-Rufai, in a resignation letter submitted on Monday to his ward in Kaduna State, cited irreconcilable differences with the ruling party’s leadership, after which, expressed disappointment with the party’s trajectory in recent years

    “I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform,” he stated. “However, developments in the last two years have confirmed a troubling disregard for democratic principles and progressive values that I hold dear.”

    The former APC chieftain was founding member of the party and  played a key role in securing electoral victories for the party in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

    El-Rufai, while reflecting on his tenure as Kaduna governor,  highlighted his administration’s focus on human development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment.

    He added that his decision to part ways with the APC was due to growing concerns about governance and internal party dynamics.

    “At this point in my political journey, I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish,” he said.

    Announcing his move to the SDP, El-Rufai expressed gratitude to his mentors, colleagues, and supporters, reaffirming his commitment to advancing democratic principles.

    “As a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections,” he declared.

  • PDP will fall in 2027 – Keyamo

    PDP will fall in 2027 – Keyamo

    Leaders of the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday welcomed Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru into the party along with thousands of his supporters.

    The event, which took place at the Ughelli Kingdom Hall, had in attendance leaders and members of Delta APC, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN); Director, NEXIM Bank, Hon. Stella Okotete; Member Representing Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Waive; Chairman of Delta APC, Chief Omeni Sobotie; Chief Paulinus Akpeki; Hon. Halims Agoda; Delta APC founding leader, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor; Godsday Orubebe; and Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, among others.

    Addressing the mammoth crowd, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru thanked members of the party and the College of Leaders for welcoming him back to the APC.

    He said: “I thank you for welcoming me back to this house. A special thank you to the Hon. Minister, Festus Keyamo (SAN); State Chairman, Omeni Sobotie; Stella Okotete; and to all who have remained steadfast in the quest for good governance and the democratization of our state. This house is getting stronger and better.

    “I have come to join hands with the College of Leaders of Delta APC to continue from where we stopped, to give our all, and to ensure that one day, it will be said that when the APC took over Delta State, the lives of the people changed for the better.

    “I also thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his encouraging statement to the College of Leaders on Delta State during their recent visit to him. He (Tinubu) has assured us that he is with this body.”

    In his goodwill message, the Minister of Aviation, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN), who welcomed Ogboru and his thousands of supporters, noted that they had always been part of the party.

    He said: “There is nowhere in politics where someone can stop people from joining a party. It is not done. You cannot close the door on people who want to join the party.”

    He frowned at the move by some individuals who, in an attempt to sabotage the event, made false announcements on a radio station claiming that the event had been canceled.

    “I have never seen this level of desperation in my entire life. Ogboru, who has won over 12 LGAs, Senate, and Assembly seats at the height of opposition in Delta State when PDP was PDP in Delta, did this without federal power or appointments. He is an authentic opposition leader. And come 2027, PDP will fall.”

    On her part, Director of NEXIM Bank, Stella Okotete, expressed joy at joining other leaders in welcoming Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru back to the party. She stated that Ogboru was betrayed by his own brother in 2019 due to his ambition for 2023, which, according to her, marked the beginning of the betrayal.

    “But thank God, Delta State APC is now stronger than ever before. It was a shame that we could only deliver 14% of the votes nationally. It was a poor outcome because some of us, who were critical stakeholders of the party, were shut out of the process. It was an ‘aide’ affair. But this time, we are going to win by a landslide for APC in Delta State, securing the governorship seat, three senatorial seats, House of Representatives seats, and Assembly seats.”

    Earlier, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, who officially presented Ogboru to the College of Leaders, described the ceremony as a historic moment for everyone present. He praised Ogboru as a remarkable political leader and a man who has seen it all.

    He said: “Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru’s return to APC is a significant milestone for the party. He brings with him a wealth of experience, wisdom, and an unyielding spirit that will undoubtedly propel our great party to new heights. We are excited to rally behind you. As we welcome everyone today, we call upon every member of our party to embrace unity.”

  • LG: Adeleke has lost public trust, struggling to control – APC

    LG: Adeleke has lost public trust, struggling to control – APC

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to comply with the Court of Appeal ruling, saying he has lost public trust in the state.

    The opposting party said the governor to obey the court ruling reinstating APC Local Government chairmen and councillors.

    Mr Kola Olabisi, the party’s Osun chapter Director of Media and Publicity, made the call in Abuja on Sunday. He spoke at a news conference about Osun’s political situation.

    He stated that governance should prioritise democracy dividends, truth, and due process, not political vendettas. He criticised the ongoing discord between Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola.

    Olabisi described the conflict between Adeleke and Oyetola, now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, as political mockery that damages Osun’s reputation for political wisdom.

    “We are deeply concerned about the political mockery in Osun, a state known for the intelligence and political astuteness of its people,” he said.

    He noted that for three weeks, Osun had received negative media coverage due to Adeleke’s refusal to implement the ruling reinstating APC’s sacked Local Government chairmen.

    Olabisi expressed disappointment that Adeleke ignored advice from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to respect the court’s decision.

    “The ongoing political crisis shows that Governor Adeleke has lost public trust. He is now struggling to maintain control,” he said.

    He urged Adeleke to implement the Court of Appeal’s Feb. 10 judgment in the interest of the rule of law.

    Olabisi defended Oyetola’s administration, stating that all legal and procedural requirements were followed. He dismissed claims that procurement rules were violated as misleading.

    He noted that contracts awarded under Oyetola’s tenure adhered strictly to the State Public Procurement Law, countering allegations of irregularities.

    “The committee making these accusations was created by the new administration to target Oyetola. This is political persecution, not a genuine anti-corruption effort,” he said.

    On the money laundering allegations against the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Olabisi dismissed them as unproven and lacking credible evidence.

    He argued that without bank records or an independent audit report, claims of fund mismanagement and illicit cash withdrawals remained baseless.

    He emphasised that financial transactions alone do not indicate wrongdoing unless backed by forensic investigation.

    “For clarity, the $20.467 million was converted into ₦6.26 billion and credited by the CBN to Osun Government’s account. The CBN records confirm this,” he explained.

    He maintained that governance should prioritise truth and due process, not political retribution. He challenged Adeleke’s administration to present evidence in court if credible.

    “Oyetola’s legacy is one of responsible leadership. No politically motivated accusations can erase his achievements,” he added.

    Olabisi highlighted Oyetola’s achievements, including upgrading 332 primary healthcare centres and rehabilitating General Hospital in Ejigbo Local Government.

    He noted that Oyetola also built a world-class 120-bed ward at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, and improved medical facilities across Osun.

  • Anambra 2025: Chukwuma claims most qualified for APC

    Anambra 2025: Chukwuma claims most qualified for APC

    Mr Paul Chukwuma, one of the seven All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants for the Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election, has described himself as the most qualified to fly the party’s flag for the election.

    He said this while speaking with newsmen at the party’s national secretariat after being screened by its Anambra Governorship Aspirants Screening Committee.

    Chukwuma said he was the party’s oldest member in Anambra.

    He said he was pleased with the screening process, noting that it was routine to ensure that only qualified aspirant was. ,, selected to fly the party’s flag.

    “I came prepared for the screening, and I am happy it went well. I am ready for the primary election and also hopeful to be elected as the party’s candidate.

    “I am also convinced that the APC will win the forthcoming Anambra governorship election,” Chukwuma, a former member of the APC National Working Committee (NWC), said.

    On  some aspirants, who joined the APC recently, Chukwuma said that such people had seen the party as attractive because of the foundation he and some others laid.

    “The outcome of people coming into our party is a product of what we started when I was a member of the NWC. I am happy that my brothers from other parties are identifying with the APC.

    “I cleaned up the party in Anambra and made it a beautiful bride to those just coming into its fold,” he said.

    Chukwuma expressed readiness for the APC primary election slated for April 5 as well as the governorship election.

    He said that he was comfortable with the indirect primary mode the party’s leadership adopted to pick its candidate.

    “I am very comfortable with either the direct or indirect primary election, or any other option. I have worked very hard to develop the party in Anambra.

    “I am happy our people are ready to support me. I am sure that when I eventually emerge as the party’s candidate, they will all join hands with me.

    “When I emerge, my colleagues in the governorship race  will join me to help APC take over Anambra,” Chukwuma said.

    He said if elected the state’s next governor, he would give priority to job creation, manpower development, education, agriculture and electricity generation, among other things.

    APC sold its nomination form for N40 million, while the expression of interest form was sold for N10 million to the seven aspirants, including Chukwuma.

    The other aspirants included Chukuma Umeoji, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Johnbosco Onunkwo, Valentine Ozigbo and Edozie Madu.

  • APC begins screening of aspirants for Anambra governorship election

    APC begins screening of aspirants for Anambra governorship election

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has  begun screening seven  governorship aspirants that purchased its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest its ticket for the November 8, 2025 election in Anambra State.

    Recall that the nomination form was sold at N40 million, while the expression of interest form cost N10 million.

    The APC generated N350 million from the sale of the forms to the seven governorship aspirants which included: Chukuma Umeoji, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Sir Paul Chukwuma, Johnbosco Onunkwo, Valentine Ozigbo,and Edozie Madu.

    The aspirants whose screening ended on Saturday, are to contest for the party’s ticket at its primary election slated for April 5.

    Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the APC National Chairman while inaugurating the party’s Anambra Governorship Election Screening Committee on Friday in Abuja, promised the aspirants a  free, fair and transparent primaries.

    According to him, the committee is, among other things, expected to scrutinise the original credentials submitted by the aspirants to ensure that they were authentic.

    Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, a former governor of Katsina,  thanked the party’s leadership for the confidence reposed in its  members.

    He assured that the committee would deliver on its mandate, noting that all the aspirants are qualified and capable of winning Anambra for the APC.

    The APC National Working Committee at its meeting on Thursday, adopted indirect primaries.

    Mr Ajibola Basiru, the party’s National Secretary, had earlier said that the decision was taken to ensure that all  its stakeholders in Anambra were carried along as advised by the State Working Committee.

    “It was formally decided at the meeting that the mode of emergence of the candidate for that election will be through indirect primary,” the APC scribe had said.

    Basiru added that a stakeholders’ meeting with the state working committee, state caucus and aspirants will be held at the party’s national headquarters on a later date to further discuss on the issue.

  • How we’ll pick our candidate for Anambra governorship election – APC

    How we’ll pick our candidate for Anambra governorship election – APC

    The All Progressives Congress National Working Committee (APCNWC) has adopted indirect primary mode to pick its governorship candidate for the Nov. 8, Anambra governorship election.

    Mr Ajibola Basiru, the party’s National Secretary, said this while addressing newsmen at the end of its NWC meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

    “Our meeting considered the processes in the ongoing Anambra governorship election, which is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2025.

    “It was formally decided at the meeting that the mode of emergence of the candidate for that election will be through indirect primary,” the APC scribe said.

    He said the decision was taken to carry along all the party’s stakeholders based on the advice of the State Working Committee.

    Basiru added that a stakeholders’ meeting with the State Working Committee, State Caucus and aspirants would hold at the party’s national headquarters on a later date to further discuss on the issue.

    He assured that the party’s leadership would provide a level playing field for all aspirants for the election.

    The APC secretary added that the NWC also considered its proposition to begin engagement with government appointees on their achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu immediately after the Ramadan fast.

    He said the initiative was to ensure that there was engagement between the party and government officials to x-ray the progress and challenges faced by different Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.

    Basiru further said that the NWC reviewed the ongoing e-registration of members of the party, adding  that the consultants handling the project had been mobilised.

    He said necessary equipment and software had been acquired to ensure that the exercise was seamless.

    “Our commitment is that before the next election, we would have a register that has integrity and will also be useful for the purposes of accessing the demographics within the party,” he said.

    The APC generated N350 million from the sale of its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to seven governorship aspirants in Anambra

    The nomination form was sold at N40 million, while the expression of interest form cost N10 million.

    The seven aspirants who purchased the forms are Chukuma Umeoji, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Sir Paul Chukwuma, Onunkwo Johnbosco Obinna, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.

    The aspirants are to contest for the party’s ticket at it primary slated for April 5.

  • Why I joined APC – Ossai Ossai

    Why I joined APC – Ossai Ossai

    Chief Ossai Ossai, a former House of Representatives member, has explained that he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join President Bola Tinubu in building the country.

    He made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja after he was officially received into the APC by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru.

    Ossai, who previously represented Ndokwa East in the House, expressed confidence that his entrance into the APC, along with other influential figures from the PDP in Delta, would weaken the party in the state.

    He mentioned that the defection of key PDP figures, including Sen. Ned Nwoko, would significantly diminish the party’s influence in the region.

    He described President Tinubu as his mentor and role model, dating back to his time in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Lagos, and called him a “grand master of politics.”

    He emphasised that he could only join a party whose programmes aligned with his political views and declared his readiness to collaborate with Tinubu and the APC to advance the country.

    “I have come to join the political grand master whom I have followed over the years as a role model to add to whatever he is doing to better this nation,” Ossai said.

    Ossai also stated that there was no division within the APC in Delta, as some had suggested, but acknowledged the existence of caucuses, which he intended to unite to ensure the party’s success in the 2027 elections.

    “Tinubu is shaping the direction of the country, and I want to join him in doing that. I have left the PDP, it is behind me now, I am for Nigeria, not for political parties. I have come to join the APC to build the country in the interest of all,” he added.

    Having served as a lawmaker under the PDP platform for three terms, Ossai explained that the party’s structure had deteriorated.

    He confirmed that he had received an APC membership card and attended APC senatorial meetings, marking his formal entry into the party.

    Ossai also pledged to abide by the rules and constitution governing the APC. He expressed his commitment to championing the party’s Renewed Hope Agenda in Delta.

    He highlighted the agricultural sector as a key area benefiting Nigerians under President Tinubu’s administration.

    The APC National Secretary, while receiving Ossai, congratulated him for joining the party.

    He also criticised the PDP for its internal crises, caused by conflicting ambitions and lack of coordination, adding that Nigerians could not trust a party incapable of managing its affairs to lead the country.

  • Why politicians are jumping to APC – Rep

    Why politicians are jumping to APC – Rep

    A member of the House of Representatives, Cyriacus Umeha, has blamed the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling party on a lack of leadership.

    Umeha, representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency, disclosed this, saying that opposition parties were experiencing a leadership crisis.

    “Labour Party, which I belong to, is in crisis at both ward and national levels. The PDP and even NNPP are also facing leadership crises,” he said.

    The lawmaker stressed the need for opposition parties to unite and speak with one voice, saying that only then would defections stop.

    He emphasised that every politician was committed to working under a harmonised and united political party leadership.

    According to him, the opposition lacks credible and united leadership, forcing members to seek stability in the ruling party.

    Umeha regretted the leadership tussle within the Labour Party, saying it had caused divisions and weakened the party.

    “The Labour Party was seen as a third force with great expectations from Nigerians. Unfortunately, it is now in crisis,” he said.

    However, he reaffirmed his dedication to delivering the dividends of democracy to his constituents through developmental projects.

    He stated that he had provided water to rural communities and constructed rural roads to improve livelihoods.

    Umeha also urged INEC to fulfil its duty of replacing vacant seats in the National Assembly without delay.

    He criticised INEC’s failure to conduct elections within 90 days as required by the constitution, calling it unhealthy for Nigeria’s democracy.

    There has been a wave of defections in the National Assembly, particularly from opposition parties to the ruling party.

  • APC suspends Kebbi gov’s adviser over snake incident

    APC suspends Kebbi gov’s adviser over snake incident

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, Special Adviser to Gov. Nasir Idris on Power and Politics, with immediate effect.

    A statement signed by the party’s Kebbi State Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, announced the suspension in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

    He revealed that on Feb. 8, 2025, Sani-Giant brought a snake to Government House, intimidating dignitaries, statesmen, and officials.

    Muhammad-Kimba said that the conduct could embarrass and discredit APC.

    He added that Sani-Giant’s actions violated APC’s constitution.

    According to him, the party deemed his behaviour offensive and embarrassing.

    “His suspension remains in place pending further investigation and possible disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion if repeated,” Muhammad-Kimba said.