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PHOTO NEWS: Amaechi visits Ondo in continuation of 2023 presidential consultation
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, visited Ondo State on Monday to consult with members of the All Progressives Congress in the state on his 2023 presidential ambition. Amaechi was received by Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
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APC chieftain rallies support for Abiodun’s second term
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Tope Akintunde, has said the task of re-electing Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2023 remains the responsibility of all residents of the state. Akintunde, who spoke with journalists immediately after meeting with some leaders of the party in Iperu on Sunday, said the activities of Dapo Abiodun Continuity…
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Lagos GAC okays Sanwo-Olu for second term
The dream of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to get a second term in office got the seal of approval of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) on Monday. The GAC, the apex body within the state ruling political class of All Progressives Congress (APC) approved second term for Sanwo-Olu at its meeting this afternoon at State House, Marina. With…
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Why Saraki is leading consensus arrangement in PDP – Spokesman
The Campaign Organisation of Senator Bukola Saraki has given reasons why the former Senate President is leading the campaign for consensus Presidential candidate in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Yusuf Olaniyonu, Media Adviser to Saraki in a press interview noted that the desire of his boss to see that PDP has a manageable field of contestants to save the…
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Magnus Abe declares for Rivers guber race, vows to fight ‘haphazard primaries’
Former Senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, Magnus Abe, has joined the race to become the next governor of River State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe declared for the Rivers number one seat in B-Dere community, Gokana Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. The event was the inauguration of the executive committee…
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Ondo govt, PDP trade words over Akeredolu’s wife senatorial ambition in Imo
The Ondo State government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state are locked in a war of words over the decision of the wife of the governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu to contest for a senate seat in her home state, Imo. In a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Peretei, the PDP accused Mrs Akeredolu of using the…
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After fight to finish in APC, Yari, Marafa defect to PDP in Zamfara
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul-Aziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Marafa have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Zamfara State PDP Chairman, Col. Bala Mande, announced their defection while addressing the press after the State Working Committee meeting in Gusau on Sunday. According to Bande, Yari, Marafa and their supporters will be formally received…
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Ganduje gives deadline for political appointees to resign in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has directed all political office holders interested in seeking elective positions to resign before Monday. Ganduje gave this directive in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar. According to Anwar, the directive was as a result of the amended electoral act signed to law by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Section 84 (12)…
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Campaign organisation: Why Yahaya Bello is APC’s best bet for 2023 presidency
The Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation says the Kogi State governor is the best bet for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain the presidency in 2023. In a statement on Friday, Yemi Kolapo, director, media and publicity of the campaign organisation, asked leaders of the ruling party not to sacrifice Bello’s winning attributes for “destructive politics”. According to her,…
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We are after APC members who looted N12bn Oyo funds, says Makinde
Oyo State government said it has embarked on moves to retrieve funds stolen by the immediate past All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the state. The State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, who stated this while appearing on a Splash 105.5 FM programme; ‘State Affairs’, said that his administration remains determined to retrieve every kobo of the state’s resources stolen by some…
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