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Lagos APC denies candidate imposition plot, insists on due process
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed allegations of a plot to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, condemned the publication, which he said was based on claims by a faceless group of “concerned and vigilant members,”…
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Kwara APC support groups urge stakeholders to shun violence ahead of 2027
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Political groups within the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State have called on stakeholders to embrace peace and avoid violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made by the Asa Progressive Movement during an endorsement programme held on Thursday in Afon, the headquarters of Asa Local Government Area. The group also advocated for…
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Osun APC slams lawmaker over comments on Tinubu, Oyebamiji, Oke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, describing him as a frustrated politician over his alleged recent comments on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the Director-General of its campaign committee, Hon. Wole…
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BREAKING: Ex-Ondo Gov, Mimiko, dumps PDP over ‘personal reasons’
By Boye Oyeyemi Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, ending his long-standing association with the party. The resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the PDP chairman of Ward 7 in Ondo West Local Government Area, dated April 10, 2026, and personally signed by the ex-governor. In the letter, Mimiko said…
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Jigawa, Kano, Lagos lead INEC’s CVR phase two exercise
Jigawa, Kano and Lagos states are leading in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), according to newly released data by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The commission disclosed that Jigawa recorded the highest number of new registrants with 210,868 eligible voters. Kano followed closely with 196,486 registrations, while Lagos posted 192,075 new voters. At the…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji will fulfil campaign promises — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed confidence that the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, will fulfil all campaign promises if elected.Oyintiloye, who stated this on Thursday during a visit to the palace of the Alademure of Ibokun, Oba Festus Kayode Awogboro, reiterated the party’s commitment…
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Former ANRP governorship candidate Ayorinde defects to APC in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The political landscape in Oyo State has recorded a notable development as former governorship candidate of the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP) in the 2019 general elections, Olalekan Ayorinde, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayorinde was formally received into the APC on Wednesday by party leaders and chieftains in the state during a well-attended…
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Oshiomhole defends APC, says opposition must fix own internal problems
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has dismissed criticisms from opposition parties, insisting that their internal crises are self-inflicted and not the responsibility of the ruling party. Speaking during the APC nationwide media chat, Oshiomhole said it would be unrealistic to expect the APC to manage the affairs of rival…
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APC can’t win free, fair elections, wants one-party system – Babachir Lawal
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Babachir Lawal, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be unable to win a free and fair election and was therefore seeking to remain in power without opposition. Lawal made this assertion on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, saying that the…
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APC’s internal machine strong enough to handle defectors, says Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns that the influx of politicians from opposition parties could trigger internal crises within the ruling party. Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Yilwatda expressed confidence in the party’s internal structures, insisting that the APC has developed a strong mechanism to manage competing interests…
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