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Adeleke will defeat APC again in 2026 – Spokesperson
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has declared that Governor Ademola Adeleke will defeat any All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2026 election based on his performance in office. In a statement issued on Sunday, Rasheed said Adeleke’s governance record has earned him widespread support among Osun voters, workers, and stakeholders, adding that…
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Opposition should stop blaming Tinubu for defections – APC chieftain
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged opposition parties to stop blaming President Bola Tinubu for the recent wave of defections to the ruling party. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye said opposition members should focus on resolving internal issues rather than pointing fingers at…
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Defection hits Enugu LP as federal lawmaker, 1000 others join APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has received the member representing Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency, in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sunday Umeha, to the party. Umeha, who was elected into the National Assembly on the platform of Labour Party (LP), announced his defection to the ruling APC during a mini-rally at Ibagwa-Aka, in Igboeze South local government area,…
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Okechukwu canvasses adoption of Uwais report to boost voter participation
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has called for the implementation of the recommendations of the Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais Electoral Reform Committee as a more effective way to boost voter participation. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Abuja, Okechukwu responded to the proposed mandatory voting bill sponsored by Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
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After North-west endorsement, Speaker Abass reveals more defectors to join APC
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says more high-profile defections from opposition parties to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are imminent, reflecting growing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking on Saturday at the APC North-West Zonal Stakeholders’ Meeting in Kaduna, Abbas cited recent defections—including those of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa—as indicators…
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2027: No strong opposition figure capable of unseating Tinubu- Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said there was currently no strong opposition figure capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu. Wike debunked speculation that he may challenge Tinubu in the 2027 election if the Peoples Democratic Party zones its presidential ticket to the South. He reaffirmed his loyalty to Tinubu’s administration, declaring that he had no…
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2027: Cross River APC Support Group endorses Tinubu, Otu for second term
A support group under the All Progressives Congress, Cross River State Political Network, has organised a mega rally endorsing Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The rally was held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday, with party faithful, leaders, and supporters from all 196 wards and 18 local government areas across the…
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Lagos LP unveils chairmanship candidates for July 12 LG election
Twenty-Six chairmanship candidates of the Julius Abure-led faction of Labour Party have emerged for the July 12 Local Government election in Lagos State. Chairperson of the faction in Lagos State, Pastor Dayo Ekong, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. Ekong said the faction’s candidates emerged at the party’s primaries, conducted across 26 locations in…
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Kwankwaso dismisses reports of 2027 political alignment talks
Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and founder of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has denied engaging in any new political alignment ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday evening, the former Kano State governor described recent reports linking him to ongoing political realignments as “false,…
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Tinubu committed to real change, not cosmetic reforms — Masari
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is committed to delivering genuine transformation and sustainable development, particularly in the Northwest region. Speaking at the APC Northwest Stakeholders Meeting, Masari emphasized that the President is focused on solving Nigeria’s problems with bold, deliberate policies. He cited the…
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