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Stakeholders rally round Senator Sadiq Umar ahead of Kwara guber poll
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As pre-election activities gain momentum in Kwara State, various stakeholders have expressed positive remarks about Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar’s intention to run for the 2027 governorship election Describing the senator as an experienced politician whose background as a lawmaker gives an edge over contemporaries, key political players told Western Post that Umar’s candidacy would be embraced…
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Shettima, APC governors storm Yola for Fintiri’s grand reception
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday arrived at the Lamido Aliyu Mustapha International Airport in Yola, Adamawa State, ahead of a planned political event expected to see Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima was received at the airport by Governor Fintiri alongside several prominent political figures, including…
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Badagry monarchs demand 2027 governorship slot, push Lagos APC for power shift
Traditional rulers from Badagry Division in Lagos State have called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone the state’s governorship seat to the division ahead of the 2027 elections. The position was presented at a press conference by Dr. Oba Olalekan Sejuro Ogungbe James, who spoke on behalf of royal fathers and stakeholders, describing the demand…
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Nyako dumps ADC, returns to APC in Adamawa
Abdulaziz Nyako, a former senator who represented Adamawa Central between 2015 and 2019, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nyako announced his return to the APC on Saturday during a visit by Ahmadu Fintiri to his residence in Yola. “I am back in the APC,” Nyako, popularly known as Commander, declared, according…
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Wike’s PDP camp working for Tinubu’s second term — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has alleged that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with a faction linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are indirectly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Makinde made the remarks on Sunday during a closed-door meeting held in Bauchi with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and…
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2027: Prelate Emeritus, Kanu, canvasses Godly leadership, servant-leaders
The Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Samuel Uche Kanu JP, has called for genuine repentance, selfless leadership, and a renewed love for Nigeria as the only path to peace and prosperity. In this interview with journalists, Kanu speaks about the responsibilities of both leaders and citizens, offering a message that is as spiritual as it…
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Governor Makinde engages PDP aspirants in search for potential successor
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed his advisory council to engage governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 election. The council, chaired by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Bolaji Ayorinde, is meeting all PDP aspirants to assess their plans for the state and make recommendations for a candidate to continue Makinde’s “Omituntun…
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Hon Saheed Fijabi joins 2027 Oyo governorship race
By Adejayan Gbenga Hon. Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, a former two-term lawmaker and chairman of the Oyo State at 50 Committee, has officially joined the 2027 Oyo State governorship race under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His entry comes as the state prepares for a smooth succession following Governor Seyi Makinde’s tenure. Akinade-Fijabi, from the prominent Fijabi family of Ibadan, has had…
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Ambode declares support for Tinubu’s re-election, lauds reforms, leadership style
By Adeola Ogunrinde The former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has officially declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection, lauding his administration’s bold economic reforms and visionary leadership. Ambode who spoke during a special prayer session in Lagos to commemorate Tinubu’s 74th birthday, described the President as a statesman of rare courage and foresight. According to him,…
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ADC begins sale of nomination forms for ward, LG, state congresses
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for its forthcoming ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its National Convention. The party called on interested members to obtain the appropriate forms to contest elective positions at various levels of its internal structure. The announcement was contained in a notice…
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