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Edo APC unveils candidates for by-elections
Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday announced Hon Joseph Ikpea and Hon Omosede Igbinedion as the senatorial candidate and the House of Representatives candidates for the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. The state chairman of the party, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe stated that the party would campaign “rigorously to prove to all that we…
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APC tackles ADC over criticism of Buhari’s state burial
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its criticism of the state burial given to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the comments as “insensitive and unacceptable.” In a statement on Saturday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the ADC’s accusation that the Tinubu administration was…
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ADC blasts Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi’s safety
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over a recent statement declaring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, persona non grata in the state. In a viral video, Governor Okpebholo warned that he could not guarantee Obi’s safety if he visited Edo, prompting swift backlash from political circles and civil society groups. Reacting in…
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Buhari’s Burial: Lagos APC berates ADC over remarks against Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has berated the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for accusing President Bola Tinubu of using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain. Lagos APC in a statement issued on Saturday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the President’s actions, attending memorials and delivering tributes, were a reflection of genuine loyalty…
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JUST IN: Another Osun senator resigns PDP membership
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Senator Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking another major departure from the party in Osun State. His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated June 12, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 3 Chairman in Oke-Ejigbo, Ila-Orangun. In the letter,…
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Akpata berates Edo governor over attack on Peter Obi, urges Okpebholo to focus on governance
Former Edo State Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, has condemned Governor Monday Okpebholo over his reported verbal attack on former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, describing the remarks as “deeply troubling” and unbefitting of a sitting governor. Akpata, in a statement on Friday, reacted to a video circulating online in which Governor Okpebholo allegedly warned Obi not to…
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Ganduje missed Tinubu’s Kano visit due to London trip — Aide
By Kunle Sanni – The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was absent during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolence visit to Kano on Friday due to a pre-scheduled personal trip to London. This clarification was made in a statement issued on Friday by Malam Muhammad Garba, former Chief of Staff to Dr.…
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Presidency slams ADC over comments on Buhari’s burial
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has responded strongly to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following its criticism of the Federal Government’s handling of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial, calling the party’s remarks “dishonest, shameless, and politically motivated.” In a statement issued on Saturday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, the Presidency…
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Tinubu government using Buhari’s death for PR — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari to gain political advantage and polish its public image. In a statement signed by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) tribute to Buhari and the presence of his…
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Osun senator resigns PDP membership amid legal battles
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing unresolved internal crises and lingering legal battles within the party. Fadahunsi, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Industry, made this known in a letter dated June 12, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward…
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