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  • JUST IN: APC postpones NEC meeting, confirms Adamu, Omisore’s resignation

    JUST IN: APC postpones NEC meeting, confirms Adamu, Omisore’s resignation

    The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings indefinitely.

    This development comes on the heels of the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu.

    Originally slated for July 10 and 11, these key meetings were initially postponed to the following Tuesday and Wednesday.

    The acting national chairman of the APC, Senator Abubakar Kyari confirmed this postponement while addressing the press at the conclusion of an emergency NWC meeting.

    In addition to announcing the meeting’s delay, Senator Kyari also confirmed the resignation of the party’s national secretary, Iyiola Omisore.

    Kyari said “the NWC wishes to inform you the resignation of the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu CON and that of the National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, CON and with this development and according to the constitution of the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

    It is now incumbent on my humble self Senator Abubakar Kyari as the Deputy National Chairman North to assume the office of the acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC)

    And subsequently, also the Deputy National Secretary Barrister Festus Fuanter will now assume the office of the acting national secretary of the all Progressives Congress,(APC)

    And with this recent developments in the change of leadership, I’m glad to inform everybody here that the proposed national caucus meeting slated for Tuesday the 18th, July 2023.

    The National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress slated for Wednesday 19th July 2023, as hereby been postponed, and this postponement will not be indefinite, but it will be a new date will be communicated in the near future.

  • BREAKING: Omisore resigns as APC National Secretary

    BREAKING: Omisore resigns as APC National Secretary

    The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Iyiola Omisore has just stepped down from office thereby toeing the path of the former National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu who resigned on Sunday evening.

    Omisore’s exit paved the way for the Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter (Plateau State), to immediately assume office as Acting National Secretary.

    Meanwhile the Deputy National Chairman (North), Sen. Abubakar Kyari (Boro State) has also taken over as Acting Chairman to fill the vacuum created by Senator Adamu’s exit.

    Omisore’s resignation happened just as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC prepared to commence its critical meeting scheduled for 12 noon on Monday.

    We had reported that Omisore would also resign his position as secretary following the alleged demand by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

     

  • BREAKING: Abdullahi Adamu resigns as APC National Chairman

    BREAKING: Abdullahi Adamu resigns as APC National Chairman

    Senator Abdullahi Adamu has resigned from his position as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt Senator Adamu resigned as APC National Chairman on Sunday at the dictate of President Bola Tinubu.

    Impeccable sources within the ruling party and the Presidency who would not want to be named confirmed this to PBA.

    “Adamu resigned a few minutes ago on the orders of  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the sources disclosed.

    According to the sources, APC National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore is said to be following suit.

     

    Details shortly…

  • APC National Secretary reveals when Akeredolu will resume

    APC National Secretary reveals when Akeredolu will resume

    The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, says he is optimistic that Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will soon return to the state to continue attending to the developmental needs of the people.

    Omisore said this on Friday in Akure in what he called “solidarity visit” to Ondo State.

    He assured the government and people of the state that there should be no need for alarm, but prayers for Gov. Akeredolu, after sufficient rest.

    Omisore met with the Acting Governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, State Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, members of the State Working Committee, and Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu.

    Others are; Chief of Staff, Chief Gbenga Ale, Members of the House of Assembly, Commissioners, and other top government officials.

    Omisore said the national secretariat regretted the recent twist and expressed the best wishes and prayers of the National Chairman, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, for the governor.

    He said that at no time did the National Chairman said the governor was incapacitated, lamenting that some section of the press only opted to be mischievous and reported “what they feel makes news”.

    The visit, he explained, was meant to dispel the misapprehension of the sincere and noble statement, and put the record straight.

    “Mr chairman only urged people to pray for the quick recovery of your governor; not on account of being incapacitated.

    “Our visit, therefore, is to reinforce the position of the national secretariat that we only prayed for the quick recovery of Akeredolu and not otherwise,” he stressed.

    Omisore further assured them that the national secretariat was on the same page with the state, and would always offer support, when necessary.

    Earlier, the State Party Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, had dismissed the insinuation that the state chapter was in crisis.

    Adetimehin insisted that the party was as united as ever, under the leadership of Akeredolu.

    He explained that the state was still savouring its enviable contributions to the party’s victory at the last presidential election, and, therefore, had no place for bickerings.

    Responding, the Acting Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, expressed appreciation to the team for the solidarity visit.

    Aiyedatiwa lamented unprofessional twisting of facts by some members of the press who opted for outright falsehood.

    He called on journalists to always cross-check  when in doubt to avoid embarrassing and misleading people.

    The National Secretary was accompanied by the Deputy National Secretary, Mr Festus Fuanter, National Vice Chairman (North Central), Bawa Muazu, and National Vice Chairman (South-West), Mr Isaacs Kekemeke.

  • Presidential poll: Osun was a disaster where you come from – Lukman replies Omisore

    Presidential poll: Osun was a disaster where you come from – Lukman replies Omisore

    Crisis deepens in the National Working Committee  (NWC), of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the National Vice Chairman (North West) Salihu Lukman, described the party’s National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, as a “phenomenal failure.”

    Lukman had been at loggerheads with the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and Omisore over the management of the party’s affairs.

    The Vice chairman while reacting to Omisore in a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday said nothing made him an alleged murderer or somebody associated with witches.

    The APC NWC member was reacting to comments made by Senator Omisore during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday night.

    During the interview, Omisore had accused Lukman of being a nonentity, loose canon, and black sheep in the party, adding that he was acting alone in the 25-member NWC.

    Lukman said the ruling party does not have a winning team as claimed by the National Secretary and should accept his shortcomings as a leader in Osun State.

    He advised Omisore to be humble in accepting the defeat of the party in his home state, adding that he was in denial of the reality of times in his state.

    He said: “Osun was a disaster and that is where the National Secretary comes from. I saw him yesterday shamelessly talking about a winning team. If we are a winning team, why prevent us from replicating the feat in your base? We did not only lose the governorship seat, but we also lost all the Senate seats, House of Representatives seats, and House of Assembly seats. Osun is the only state we have that case.

    “It is only the National Secretary that is in denial of that reality. The first mark of a progressive is to have the humility to accept your shortcomings. I saw a National Secretary talking brazenly as if he was a champion.”

  • Crisis hits APC NWC as Omisore labels Lukman ‘loose canon, black sheep’

    Crisis hits APC NWC as Omisore labels Lukman ‘loose canon, black sheep’

    Crisis in the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the party’s National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore on Tuesday took a swipe at the party’s National Vice Chairman, North-West, Salihu Lukman.

    Lukman had been at loggerheads with the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and Omisore over the management of the party’s affairs.

    Lukman had dragged both Adamu and Omisore to court for failing to account for sales of nomination forms to political candidates, not calling for a NEC meeting for over a year and breach of the party’s constitution.

    He also accused the duo of running a two-man show and mismanaging the party’s funds.

    However, Omisore, who featured in a Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, described Lukman as a loose canon and the “black sheep” of the party.

    The national secretary also labeled Lukman as a gaslighter who likes to cry wolf where there was none.

    Omsore said: none. “What else do you want us to do to him – beat or kill him? When you listen to people like Lukman, you won’t know what is happening. This is your Lukman that doesn’t attend meetings. He is acting like a loose Canon.

    “The NWC members are 25 and only one person, Lukman, has written so many letters, which bothered on ignorance on his part. About two months ago, he came to apologise and held a press conference to say he wasn’t well informed about what he did. All he said were things done within the party. He never attends party meetings,

    “We are not aware of any plot to remove Abdullahi Adamu as APC chairman. But know that they are cowards too. There are cowards everywhere. So it is not impossible. But the point is that out of 25 members of the NWC, only one person is the ‘black sheep.’

    “He is just used to doing the rantings. There is nothing special about it. This was somebody who came to apologise openly at a press conference. How can you take someone like that seriously?”

     

  • BREAKING: Former Deputy Governor of Osun State defects to APC

    BREAKING: Former Deputy Governor of Osun State defects to APC

    The former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Omisore defected to the APC at his polling Unit at Ward 6 in Ile-Ife, where he subsequently picked his membership card of the party.

    Omisore contested the 2018 governorship poll on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

    Omisore in Ile-Ife arrived at the St. Gabriel Polling Unit, Yemoo Moore, around 12:47 pm to register with APC.

    APC State Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famodun, who welcomed Omisore to the party, said his registration has proved wrong the rumour that Omisore was only deceiving the APC.

    Famodun said Omisore’s official registration as an APC member would be of immense benefit to the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State and Nigeria at large.

    In his remarks, Osun Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi said it gladdened his heart that Omisore, an erstwhile deputy governor of the state, had joined APC.

    Alabi said that Omisore had since 2018 decided to team up with the APC.

    “His (Omisore’s) support has brought progress and development to Ile-Ife which will also attract more infrastructure,” he said.

    Mr Bashir Awotorebo, a former Minister of Water & Resources, said that Omisore’s registration with the APC marked a special day in Ile-Ife’s history.