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ADC state chairmen divided over accommodation of new entrants
Crisis may be brewing in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over how the new joiners should be accommodated in the party. There are reports that the coalition leaders might have settled for the ADC rather than the Social Democratic Party (SDP). which was initially considered to be their platform of choice. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, the Ogun State Chairman of…
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Why ADC amended its party constitution – National Chairman
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has confirmed the amendment of the party’s constitution. According to a report by PUNCH, Nwosu said the step was taken to ensure that everyone’s interest was accommodated amid the coalition plan. “Yes, we amended the constitution. We are interested in being a vehicle for the transformation of this country,…
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Guber Tribunal: Aiyedatiwa knows fate June 4
The Ondo State Election Petitions Tribunal has fixed June 4 to deliver judgment in the suits challenging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory in last year’s governorship election. Aiyedatiwa had secured a landslide victory by winning in all the 18 local government areas. Not satisfied with the outcome of the polls, the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Agboola Ajayi filed a petition…
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Tinubu has addressed our concerns on appointment of Northerners – Ndume
By Kunle Sanni Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent appointments of northerners into key federal government positions, saying the move has addressed earlier concerns about regional imbalance. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, the senator praised the President for his responsiveness to public criticism, particularly from northern leaders who had voiced dissatisfaction…
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Osun APC chieftains sue IGP, Adeleke aide over alleged threats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Two chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi and Adebayo Adedeji, have filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Wale Bolorunduro, a senior aide to Governor Ademola Adeleke; the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone…
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El-rufai not representing SDP in any coalition – Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) said the former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-rufai is not representing the party in any coalition talks. In this interview with the media, Adebayo speaks on the party’s recent appointments to fill vacant positions in the National Working Council (NWC), the party’s presidential ticket, and other major…
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Why PDP needs to bring back Obi into its fold- Sowunmi
A Chieftain of the People Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has said his party needs to explore possible means of bringing back the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, into its fold. Sowunmi gave the advice an interview on Friday during Channels TV’s Politics Today programme, urging the PDP to work to bring Obi back. ‘’One of…
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APC focused, not distracted by coalition activities, says Morka
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Felix Morka, has said the party is unbothered by the coalition’s activities, emphasising that the APC remains the destination of choice for many Nigerians. Morka said this on Channels TV’s Morning Brief on Friday while reacting to the ongoing Coalition talks among opposition leaders. “We are not concerned so much…
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Coalition talks in final stage- Salihu Lukman
..says PDP govs covertly working for APC ahead 2027 A former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Salihu Lukman, has disclosed that talks among key political stakeholders about forming a broad-based coalition were in the final stages, as he lamented that the APC had strayed from its founding progressive ideals. He alleged that governors elected…
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PDP crisis: Saraki-led reconciliation committee meets Enugu governor
To address the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), the party’s Special Reconciliation Committee chaired by a former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, Friday, met with the Governor of Enugu State and leader of the party in the South East region, Peter Mbah. Other members of the committee present at the meeting, which was held behind closed doors…
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