Politics

Ogun: Ex-PDP deputy governorship candidate, Akinlade joins APC

…says PDP’s crisis is beyond redemption The Ogun State Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Adekunle Akinlade, popularly known as Triple A, on Tuesday, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akinlade made this announcement a week after he resigned his membership from the PDP. In a statement made available…

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2026: Why Oyebamiji’s entry could be the game changer in Osun governorship

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Bola Oyebamiji’s recent declaration to clinch the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the August 8, 2026, governorship election appears to have introduced new twists to the Osun guber race dynamics, enough to make incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke have sleepless nights. The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has not only breathed…

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Lagos APC constitutes reconciliation committees ahead July 12 council polls

Following the dissatisfaction expressed by some members of the All Progressives Congress (Lagos Chapter) over the outcome of its local government party primaries, the leadership of the party has inaugurated a reconciliation committees to resolve all conflicts and discontentments ahead of the July 12 council elections. It would be recalled that the Lagos APC held its primary elections on May…

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I remain bonafide APC member- Okorocha

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said he remains a bonafide member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing speculations that he plans to leave the party. Okorocha denied ever making disparaging statement against the party. In a press release signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, he described the report as a fabrication by…

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Orji Kalu defends wearing “Tinubu 2027” outfit, calls it Aba fashion

By Kunle Sanni Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has defended his decision to appear in the Senate chamber wearing an outfit branded with the inscription “Tinubu 2027,” describing it as a fashionable creation from Aba and dismissing criticisms as misplaced. The former Governor of Abia State and ex-Chief Whip of the 9th Senate made these remarks during a live appearance on…

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APC slams Amaechi, Atiku, El-Rufai over criticism of Tinubu’s economic policies

By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized prominent political figures—Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar, and Nasir El-Rufai—accusing them of launching self-serving attacks against President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party dismissed recent remarks made by the trio at a public lecture in Abuja—organized to…

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2027: Why Makinde should jettison contesting against Tinubu- Former Lagos Lawmaker

A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Hon. Jude Idimogu has called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to jettison the idea to run against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Idimogu, a Deputy Leader, Ndigbo in Lagos State APC, made the call on Sunday while speaking…

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I’ll consult God before seeking re-election, says Otti

The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has he would consult with God before deciding on whether to seek re-election in 2027.  Otti made his position known at Sam Ihesiulor Stadium, Okpuala Ngwa, at a ceremony organised by the Oha Isiala Ngwa People of the Isiala Ngwa North and South local government areas of the state. While thanking the people for their endorsement,…

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