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Southeast PDP threatens to dump party over Ude-Okoye
The South-East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to review its relationship with the party if its recommendation of Sunday Ude-Okoye as national secretary is not honoured. The body made this known at the end of its meeting held at the government house, Enugu, the capital of Enugu State on Wednesday. While reading out…
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2027: Coalition has lost momentum, lacks grassroots connection – Bwala
The Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has said the coalition spearheaded by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-rufai has lost political relevance, saying the movement had already lost momentum. Speaking on Focus Nigeria, a programme aired on AIT on Wednesday, Bwala said the initiative lacks grassroots connection and real influence. “I know…
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INTERVIEW: PDP not losing sleep over defections – Osun State Media Director
Mr Oladele Bamiji, popularly known as HOB, is the Senior Special Assistant to Osun Governor on Media and the Media Director of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun. In this exclusive interview with WESTERN POST‘s Deborah Oladejo, Bamiji addresses the wave of defections from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He evaluates the influence of political mobilisers,…
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Defection to APC poses no threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says Oshiomhole
A former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman and senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has dismissed concerns that the growing number of lawmakers defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Oshiomhole responded to questions regarding the recent defection of three senators to the APC, bringing the party’s total…
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APC has taken Nigerians backward since 2015- Adebayo
The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has passed vote of no confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying since 2015 the party has taken Nigeria 10 steps backwards. Speaking with journalists on state of the nation, Adebayo told Nigerians that the simplest way to confirm…
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Tinubu’s govt on right path to recovery- Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, asserting that despite the hardship currently experienced by Nigerians, the administration is on the right path to recovery. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, the lawmaker acknowledged the growing public discontent over the rising cost of living…
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Reps reject rotational presidency bill
The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted against a bill seeking rotational presidency in the country. During the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the lower chamber also rejected six other constitution amendment bills after they failed to scale the second reading. They include ‘A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to remove…
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Osun APC, Adeleke’s aide trade words over birthday greeting
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The 65th birthday of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, sparked a heated exchange between the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor’s spokesperson, with both sides trading accusations over governance in the state. While extending birthday wishes to the Governor, the APC described his administration as a “monumental failure.” In a swift…
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Gale of defection: Nigeria can’t be one-party state, says Adebayo
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has dismissed the growing fear that Nigeria might be headed for a one-party state due to the gale of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists, Adebayo said Nigeria cannot become one party state because there is no one system of welfare, employment or…
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Protest continues to trail Lagos APC chairmanship primaries
Protests have continued to trailed the outcome of the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship primaries held on May 10, 2025, as aggrieved members from various local governments stormed the party’s secretariat at Acme, Ogba-Ikeja, on Tuesday. It would be recalled that the Council elections will hold July 12 across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas…
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