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Crisis deepens in Ondo ADC as members protest alleged manipulation
By Boye Oyeyemi A crisis has engulfed the Ondo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress following the disqualification of some aspirants in the build-up to its selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The situation escalated on Thursday when aggrieved party members stormed Oyemekun Road in Akure, Ondo State capital, protesting what they described as a manipulated screening…
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2027 election will be referendum on Tinubu’s performance, says Adebayo
….faults Tinubu’s economic policies The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared that the 2027 general election would serve as a referendum on hardship, insecurity and economic decline under the administration of President Bola Tinubu-. Speaking during a recent interview on national issues, Adebayo said Nigerians were experiencing unprecedented suffering due to what he…
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Accept outcome of primaries in good faith, APC urges Oyo governorship aspirants
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) Monitoring Committee for the governorship and House of Assembly primaries in Oyo State has called on all aspirants to accept the outcome of the exercise in good faith. Chairman of the monitoring committee, Chief Ayo Afolabi, made the appeal while overseeing the governorship primary held at Ward 3 in Ibadan North Local…
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JUST IN: APC postpones Kwara governorship primary
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has postponed the Kwara State governorship primary earlier scheduled for Thursday to Friday amid ongoing consultations and political realignments within the party. Kwara APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, confirmed the postponement on Thursday, saying officials from the party’s national headquarters communicated the decision to the state chapter without…
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Justice commissioner dismisses allegations of imposition in Ondo APC primaries
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, has dismissed allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa influenced the outcome of the ongoing All Progressives Congress primaries in the state. Ajulo, in a statement issued on Thursday in Akure, described the accusations as false, malicious and lacking credible evidence. The Attorney General said the claims were…
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INEC fixes June 20 for Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has announced that a by-election to fill the vacant Rivers South-East Senatorial seat will be held on 20 June 2026. INEC disclosed that the vacancy followed the death of the lawmaker who represented the district, Barinada Mpigi. The commission stated that preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and credible electoral process, urging…
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Ondo APC aspirant rejects senatorial primary result, demands rerun
By Boye Oyeyemi An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo North Senatorial District, Mr Alex Ajipe, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election and called for its outright cancellation. The APC primary, which produced former House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye, as winner, has continued to generate controversy across the state. According to the official result…
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Ogun APC Primaries peaceful, reflect internal democracy – Abiodun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries held peacefully across the 26 state constituencies in Ogun State on Wednesday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres from as early as 9 a.m. Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence, with party members participating actively…
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APC primaries most competitive in Nigeria’s history — Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the party’s recently concluded primaries as the “most competitive ever in the history of Nigeria,” citing massive participation and improved internal organisation across the country. Speaking on Wednesday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Lagos, Yilwatda said the scale of participation…
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JUST IN: Fubara withdraws from APC governorship race
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries, saying the decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability and unity in the state. Fubara disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that the decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with his family, friends and political associates.…
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