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  • AAC governorship candidate, others defect to APC

    AAC governorship candidate, others defect to APC

    Rep, Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara) has received former Zamfara Governorship Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the 2023 election, Mallam Muhammad Kabir-Sani into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara chapter.

    Kabir-Sani defected along with members of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State House of Assembly candidates’ Forum.

    The decampees with their thousands of their followers joined the APC through the Jajiyya APC political movement under the leadership of Alhaji Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka.

    They announced their defection to the APC  with thousands of AAC and PDP members after a meeting with the lawmaker in his Gusau residence.

    The former AAC governorship candidate said they decided to join APC under the Jaji Political Movement.

    “We are convinced with the performance and good representation of Aminu Jaji considering various developmental achievements he had recorded in his constituency and Zamfara in general,” he said.

    Also speaking, Ibrahim Labbo-Anka, the representative of the PDP state house of assembly candidates’ forum said they decided to join APC because it has remained the strongest political party in the state.

    “We had fruitful discussions with mutual understanding with Hon. Aminu Jaji; so, we decided to join the APC, we will remain in the party for the development of our dear state, ” he said.

    Receiving the decampees, Jaji, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Ecological Fund, commended them for joining the APC.

    The federal lawmaker described the defectors’ action as a welcome development for the APC in the state and Nigeria in general.

    He assured the decampees of fair treatment and good working relationships to enhance the  capacity of the party in the state.

    Jaji expressed confidence that the political experience and calibre of the defectors, especially their leaders would boost the strength of the Jajiyya movement and the entire APC family in the state.

    “I urge you to remain with APC and feel free to contribute to the best of your capacity for the development of the APC,” the lawmaker said.

    Earlier, the State Chairman, APC-Jajiyya movement, Alhaji Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka, described the movement as strongest political group having active structure across the 14 local government areas of the state.

    Ajiya-Anka promised that all the decampees would be engaged in the party’s activities without any discrimination.

    He urged them to remain committed to the development of the party by promoting unity, peace and stability in the APC.

  • We will win FCT for Tinubu in 2027 – Abuja APC

    We will win FCT for Tinubu in 2027 – Abuja APC

    The Abuja chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed determination to win the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

    Dr Mariya Mahmoud, FCT Minister of State said this during a stakeholders’ meeting of Abuja APC on Thursday.

    Dr Mahmoud said the APC was also strategising to win all seats in the FCT area council’s election scheduled for February 21, 2026, and also to win all seats in the 2027 general elections.

    Mahmoud said the party members had identified its problems and were ready to confront the challenges head-on.

    She said that the party would take steps to ensure that the selfish interest of some identified individuals did not override the collective interest of the party.

    “I can see that APC in FCT is taking shape and becoming more focused on the way forward. We have identified where our problems lie, and we are more united to overcome them.

    “The result of our unity will manifest more in the area council elections coming up in February 2026 and the general elections in 2027,” she said.

    The minister said that President Tinubu-led administration had entrenched inclusive governance in the FCT through the creation of Youth and Women Secretariats to give them a voice in governance.

    This, she said, would give the APC an edge in coming elections.

    Earlier, the chairman of the party in the FCT, Malam Abdulmalik Usman, commended the stakeholders for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the party remained united.

    “I have said it before that the dedication of all members has continued to solidify APC’s position as the ruling party and the preferred choice of the people.

    “Today, our collective resolve is key to sustaining the dominance of APC as the ruling party.

    “We will continue to deliver dividends of democracy to our people and build a stronger, more prosperous nation,” Usman said.

  • Omo-Agege seeks genuine reconciliation in Delta APC

    Omo-Agege seeks genuine reconciliation in Delta APC

    Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege has said that APC chieftains in Delta are not united because there had not been genuine effort to bring opposing leaders to a roundtable since 2023 general elections.

    Omo-Agege, former deputy president of the Senate, made the disclosure at an interactive meeting of the leaders and stakeholders on Thursday in Warri.

    The former lawmaker noted that while reconciliation was important, it must be genuine and not just political rhetoric.

    “I do not know any politician who does not want reconciliation. Everyone talks about it because, as they say, talk is cheap.

    “But let us be honest, talking is easy, real reconciliation requires action.

    “We have done everything possible, and we are still ready to do more, but only if it is genuine and based on a shared determination to win.

    “No real efforts has been made to bring opposing party leaders together for meaningful discussions since the 2023 elections.

    “Rather, false narratives were pushed, claiming that I and my team have rejected reconciliation.

    “The last thing we heard was, they do not want reconciliation. But was there ever a real attempt to reconcile? no,” he said.

    Omo-Agege noted that successes in an election required collective efforts.

    He expressed gratitude to the APC leaders and members for their sacrifices and unwavering support.

    The former legislator, who expressed optimism in the party’s future in Delta, urged the supporters to remain united and focused on the 2027 general elections.

    He also advised them to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence, stressing that the future of Delta depends on collective effort and holding leaders accountable.

    Earlier, Prince Yemi Emiko, APC chieftain in Warri South, urged party leaders and members in Delta to unite and support Omo-Agege.

    He said that Omo-Agege had rightfully earned the leadership of the party in Delta through hard work and grassroots mobilisation.

    According to Emiko, leadership is earned and not enforced.

    He, however, criticised those attempting to claim the party leadership in Delta without meaningful contributions to the party’s successes.

  • What Tinubu said at APC NEC meeting

    What Tinubu said at APC NEC meeting

    The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), at its meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu.

    The motion was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and seconded by Sen. Adams Oshihomole, a former APC National Chairman and one time Edo governor.

    The NEC also zoned the party’s national chairmanship position to the North West.

    President Tinubu said the commendation from the party’s highest decision-making organ was a call for more hard work, and promised not to fail the party faithful.

    “I am happy with your vote of confidence, and I accept it. The vote is a challenge to do more work; we will vigorously pursue our sovereignty in food security, investment and development.

    “I am happy with food prices coming down, especially as Ramadan approaches. The Sun is high, and the sky is bright outside.

    “While the rest of the world unravels, we see growth in Nigeria. We are seeing a gradual return to stability. We are seeing improvements. I thank you, governors, ” President Tinubu said.

    Tinubu thanked Nigerians for their continued belief and trust in the APC.

    He pledged to continue working assiduously with other arms of government to ensure the greater good for Nigerians and commended APC governors and executives for their continued and unwavering commitment.

    “I’m grateful to all Nigerians for the electoral successes recorded from one state to the other. Governors, you have embraced these changes, and I thank the leadership of our party. I also thank members of the National Assembly for expeditiously considering the budget.

    “We can only build the party on a progressive platform to deliver good service to Nigerians,” he said.

    The President also commended the party’s National Working Committee for its performance and called for measures to end some of the crises in the states.

    “The NEC  is doing a very good job; I am pleased with them. However, there are a few conflicts in the  states.

    “Let’s set up committees to look into the lingering problems in the states and appeal to these party leaders in various states to please be calm and  collaborative,” the President said.

    Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s National Chairman, thanked members for their steadfastness in the face of challenges and assured them that the party would continue to deliver on its electoral promises.

    “Though the journey has been very challenging for us as a ruling party, given the big task we have at hand and the expectations from Nigerians, We can sufficiently submit that we have collectively risen to the occasion and challenges,” he said.

    Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting President Tinubu in lifting the nation from its economic and developmental woes.

    “The senate will expeditiously pass bills that will enhance our national development, improve the economy and redirect our national pathway,” he said.

    Mr Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, commended the President for his vision and courage in making unpopular but essential decisions, which were pivotal to Nigeria’s developmental efforts.

    APC NEC meeting took place a day after the party’s caucus meeting on Tuesday night.

    At the caucus meeting, party leaders also praised President Tinubu’s administration for turning the economy around, with GDP growing by 3.84 per cent in the last quarter of 2024 and inflation going downhill.

  • APC caucus meeting: I didn’t get adequate notice – El-Rufai

    APC caucus meeting: I didn’t get adequate notice – El-Rufai

    Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated his main reason he was absent at the national caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

    During a recent interview on Arise TV,  El-Rufai faulted the lack of adequate notice for the meeting, noting that he had made other plans.

    The national caucus meeting of the APC is a high-level strategic gathering of the party’s top leadership, including the president, vice president, national chairman, members of the National Working Committee, state governors under the party, and key stakeholders such as former governors, ministers, and principal officers of the National Assembly.

    It also allows the party leadership to align on political considerations before they are deliberated at the NEC, which includes all state governors and other key economic decision-makers.

    El-Rufai during the interview said: “Unfortunately, I won’t attend the APC national caucus meeting, because I will be on my way to Cairo where I spend most of my time. I didn’t get adequate notice.

    “The Constitution of our party requests 21 days or I think 14 days’ notice for this kind of national organ meeting. I don’t think that notice was given. If it was given, I don’t think I’d received such an invitation.

    “I’ve my plans, and I am leaving tomorrow. Many of my friends will attend and they will give me updates, I don’t think I will miss anything.

    “Ramadan is starting. I’ve made my own plans too. When the party meets, I think I’ve shouted loud and clear. So we’ll wait and see what the party will do about it. I don’t have to be there. I’m not the only member of the party that’s unhappy.”

  • APC NEC: I inherited N8.98bn legal liabilities – Ganduje

    APC NEC: I inherited N8.98bn legal liabilities – Ganduje

    Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday said he inherited N8.98 billion debt in legal liabilities.

    He said this in Abuja at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held at its national secretariat.

    President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, some APC governors and other critical stakeholders of the party attended the meeting.

    Ganduje said the outstanding liabilities were for legal engagements during pre-election matters, election cases as well as appeals for legislative, governorship and presidential elections.

    The chairman also requested for a new national secretariat to accommodate its national officers.

    He said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), under his leadership, had applied to the Federal Capital Territory Administration for land.

    Ganduje solicited the president’s intervention to ensure that the secretariat project materialised.

    He said in fulfilment of his promise to take the party to the grassroots, the NWC had introduced a new people-centred approach to campaign administration.

    Ganduje said instead of inaugurating national campaign governorship councils for states in Abuja, they are now inaugurated in affected states.

    This, he said, was to allow for greater participation by party members and other stakeholders in the respective states.

    According to Ganduje, the innovation has helped to engage the right people to organise and manage campaigns in their states.

    He also said the party’s focus was now on regaining power in Anambra and Osun.

    The chairman added that in compliance with INEC’s election time-table, the party had begun preparations for the conduct of its primary in Anambra scheduled for April.

    He also said the party had embarked on reconciliation of aggrieved members, adding that the move was gradually yielding the desired results.

    “Through dialogue, we initiated high level discussions among party leaders and other stakeholders with a view to resolving lingering differences among our members.

    “The Conflict Reconciliation Committee, which you are about to approve, will build on this,” he said.

    NAN reports that members of NEC passed a vote of confidence on the president.

    This, they said, was in recognition of his bold economic reforms that were beginning to bear positive fruits.

    Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo moved the motion and it was seconded by Mr Adams Oshiomhole, a former national chairman of the party.

    NAN further reports that the NEC members passed a vote of confidence on Ganduje and the party’s NWC.

    The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, were among chieftains of the party who attended the meeting.

    Governors in attendance included those of Edo, Monday Okpebholo, Ondo; Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Benue, Hyacinth Alia and Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji.

    Others were those of Kaduna, Uba Sani; Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule; Yobe, Mai Mala Buni; Kogi, Usman Ododo, and Ogun, Dapo Abiodun.

    Former governors who attended included those of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari; Kogi, Yahaya Bello and Zamfara, Bello Mattawalle.

    The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, was also at the meeting.

    Former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were, however, absent at the meeting.

    Ganduje was appointed as chairman on Aug. 3, 2023, by the party’s NEC following the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu.

     

  • Former President, Buhari, El-Rufai, Amaechi missing as APC holds NEC meeting today

    Former President, Buhari, El-Rufai, Amaechi missing as APC holds NEC meeting today

    Former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Minister of Transportation, Roti mi Amaechi and ex-Governor of Kaduna, Nasr El-Rufai are missing as APC holds NEC meeting.

    This is coming just as leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have arrived at the National Secretariat of the party for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

    All roads leading to the venue of the meeting on Blantyre Street were cordoned off by a combined team of armed security men including soldiers from the Guards Brigade.

    Vehicular and human movements on Blantyre Street were also restricted just as journalists were kept outside despite the release of an accredited list of reporters on Wednesday morning by the party spokesman, Felix Morka.

    Some early arrivals at the venue include all National Working Committee (NWC) members; Forum of State Chairmen; former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.

    Governors of Edo, Benue, Ondo, Ekiti, Kaduna, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Yobe, Niger, Lagos, Kogi, Ogun, Imo, deputy governor of Ebonyi and former governors of Kogi, Kebbi, Niger, Zamfara, and Plateau were in attendance.

    Conspicuously absent from the NEC meeting were former President Muhammadu Buhari; former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; and former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi.

    The leader of the party, President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shetimma, Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas arrived at the venue at noon. The meeting was presided over by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje

    The NEC meeting, the first since Tinubu’s assumption of office in May 2023, comes a day after the national caucus meeting of the party at the Presidential Villa also in Abuja.

    Some APC chieftains including El-Rufai and an ex-National Vice Chairman of the party Salihu Lukman had complained about the lack of internal democracy in the ruling.

  • Massive security presence as APC holds NEC Meeting in Abuja

    Massive security presence as APC holds NEC Meeting in Abuja

    …all roads linking secretariat barricaded

    Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have converged at the National Secretariat of the party for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in the nation’s capital, Abuja

    All roads leading to the venue of the meeting on Blantyre Street have been cordoned off by a combined team of armed security men including soldiers from the Guards Brigade.

    Vehicular and human movements on Blantyre Street have also been restricted just as journalists are kept outside despite the release of an accredited list of reporters this morning by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka.

    Some early arrivals at the venue include all National Working Committee (NWC) members; Forum of State Chairmen; former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.

    The leader of the party, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shetimma, Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, and Speaker, of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas are expected to be in attendance.

    The NEC meeting comes a day after the national caucus meeting of the party at the Presidential Villa also in Abuja.

  • Things are getting better, days of gloom are gone – Tinubu

    Things are getting better, days of gloom are gone – Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to build the nation, and significantly contribute to Africa’s growth.

    Tinubu said this on Tuesday while addressing the APC Caucus meeting  at the State House in Abuja.

    He reaffirmed his commitment to the Renewed Hope Manifesto of the APC.

    “We can steer the future of this country and make a difference. I like what is happening around the world.

    “It is teaching a lesson that we, particularly Nigeria, is a great African country that can build and help Africa to grow,” he said.

    He underscored the importance of achieving food sovereignty and not just food security to better reposition the country as the nation with the capacity to reposition the continent.

    “I am a very happy man, the sunny side of this country is on the horizon. Things are getting better, the days of gloom are gone.

    ”We are looking at the brighter and the sunny side of our country and our people.

    He reassured the party members of his resolve to deliver in spite of the misleading, baseless, and pessimistic assertions made by his critics.

    Tinubu noted the challenges confronting Nigerians regarding some of the policies introduced by his administration.

    He said the fuel subsidy would have wrecked the country and denied citizens the opportunities of benefiting from the well-intended government interventions.

    “Our determination to deliver is unshaking in spite of the cacophony of misguided unfounded and gloomy claims on the stage of the nation made by our detractors.

    “They will continue to do it but we are extremely focused,” he said.

    Tinubu appealed to the APC Caucus members to further bear with his administration

    “Our strategic repositioning requires us to build on our success and project a forward looking agenda that resonates with the hopes and aspiration of Nigerians.

    “I am here promising that we are doing that, I have a commitment to our manifesto progressive ideas and the belief.”

    Tinubu commended the APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje for the successes recorded in various elections.

    “I thank the chairman of our party, Thank you Mr Chairman, you have earned accolades from various elections

    “You are our pride, we have a hardworking individual that has led the party so well and the members of the working committee,” President Tinubu added.

    Also, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari (APC- Zamfara West) testified during the APC Caucus meeting that the security situation had significantly improved in Zamfara.

  • Gov Uzodinma reveals outcome of APC caucus meeting

    Gov Uzodinma reveals outcome of APC caucus meeting

    Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is united, stronger, focused and supportive of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

    Uzodinma said this while briefing newsmen at the end of the party’s caucus meeting presided over by President Tinubu, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday.

    The governor debunked claims that the party operated as a one-man show, adding that the APC’s diverse representation across six geopolitical zones, including governors from various states at the meeting, underscored its inclusive nature.

    He said the party’s structure, as outlined in its constitution, included multiple leadership positions and a hierarchical framework that ensured broad participation in decision-making processes.

    “Our party is united, stronger, focused, and supportive of the government. We need to celebrate our own.

    “The government is heavily supported by the APC, and from time to time, we must show that we are behind the government,” he said.

    On internal party democracy, Uzodinma stated that APC was a very large political party with executives at all levels.

    “We have our internal mechanism for selection. Why are we winning all these elections? It’s because we have demonstrated high capacity and respect for democracy,” he stated.

    The governor said due to good leadership provided by Tinubu, the county was better off in terms of revenue generation which translated to more infrastructure, social change, and other economic dynamics.

    According to him, APC is the party to beat and the envy of other political parties, not only in Nigeria but in Africa.

    He said the party had inaugurated the Progressive Institute, its intellectual arm, to conduct research, training for manpower development and to build the intellectual capacity of members.

    He said President Tinubu’s efforts in managing insecurity were also commended at the meeting.

    “The President has done very well in terms of managing the insecurity in the country, as testified today by one of our members in Zamfara State, where there is relative peace.

    “Now, people are going about their businesses. Farmers have gone back to their farms in the southeast,” Uzodinma said.

    The meeting brought together key party leaders, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima and the President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

    Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the APC National Chairman, Gov. Umar Bago of Niger, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, Gov. Nasiru Idris of Kebbi, Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, among others, also attended the meeting.