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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu directs APC NWC to conduct direct primary elections
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress to conduct direct primary elections in cases where consensus among aspirants cannot be peacefully reached. A source close to the party leadership confirmed to Western Post that President Tinubu advised the NWC to ensure there is no acrimony within the party and imposition of candidates…
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Kwankwaso, Peter Obi to join NDC amid ADC leadership crisis
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, is set to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, according to the Kwankwasiyya movement. According to a report by TheCable newspaper, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the movement, confirmed the development on Friday night, saying the decision followed a unanimous endorsement by stakeholders. Mohammed said…
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Osita Chidoka blames Nigeria’s democratic decline on ‘conversion crisis’, urges culture shift
A former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre, Osita Chidoka, has said Nigeria’s democratic challenges are driven not by voter apathy but by what he described as a “conversion crisis”. He made the assertion while delivering a lecture at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on the theme “Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for…
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Senate leader Bamidele urges APC members to stay united
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State against allowing political ambitions to divide the party. Bamidele gave the warning on Friday at the APC Central Senatorial District meeting held in Ado Ekiti. He said opposition parties were watching closely and could take advantage of any internal crisis within…
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Aishatu Binani dumps ADC, joins NDC in major political shift
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State during the 2023 election, Sen. Aishatu Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Binani formally defected to the NDC at an event held in Abuja on Friday, where she was presented with her membership card and…
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May Day: Abiru praises workers, seeks collective action
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has extended warm greetings to workers across Lagos East Senatorial District and the country at large in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day. Abiru, in a goodwill message on Friday, praised the resilience, dedication, and contributions of Nigerian workers, noting that their efforts remain central to…
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APC candidate Oyebamiji unveils ‘Osun Prosperity Agenda’ ahead of governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has unveiled a development blueprint tagged the “Osun Prosperity Agenda,” promising to tackle poverty, boost workers’ welfare, create jobs and strengthen security across the state. Presenting the seven-point agenda on Friday before a gathering that included representatives of civil society groups,…
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Six guber aspirants jostle for APC Kwara ticket
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin No fewer than six aspirants in Kwara State have purchased the ₦50 million governorship nomination form of the All Progressives Congress. Prior to obtaining the forms, reports indicate that the aspirants consulted party elders and key stakeholders to declare their ambitions and garner support. Engineer Olufemi Sanni (Araba), a civil engineer, mediapreneur, and politician, was the…
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JUST IN: Oyo APC leaders endorse Senator Alli as consensus governorship candidate
By Adejayan Gbenga Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have endorsed Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, marking an early move to unify the party ahead of the poll. The decision was reached at a high-level leadership summit held in Samonda, Ibadan, where key stakeholders gathered to strategise on the…
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4 APC aspirants in Ondo constituency reject consensus candidate, demand direct primary
By Boye Oyeyemi Four aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo East/West Federal Constituency have rejected the alleged adoption of Abiola Makinde as the party’s consensus candidate for the forthcoming House of Representatives election. The aspirants, Jibayo Adeyeye, Ade Adeniyi, Bola Fisayo, and Michael Ajilo, described the move as an imposition and called on the party leadership to conduct…
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