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Lagos guber race: Mustapha’s campaign organisation rejects disqualification
The Abdul-Ahmed Olorunfemi Mustapha Campaign Organisation has rejected the disqualification of the former Permanent Secretary from the Lagos State governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement signed by head, media and communications, for the campaign organisation, Mr. Daniel Ajibade said that the disqualification did not follow due process and remained an assault on the fundamental human rights…
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Oyo APC fails to hold governorship primary election, moves exercise to Friday
By Richard Thomas, Ibadan The governorship primary election of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State failed to hold today at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. While no concrete reason was given for the inability to hold the election as scheduled, our correspondent gathered that it was postponed as a result of non-delegates thronging the primary venue. WesternPost gathered that…
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Omo-Agege claims Delta APC governorship ticket
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Asaba on Thursday. Omo-Agege who was unopposed, emerged victorious after polling 1,190 votes. Chairperson of the Electoral Committee, Oyibo Nwaneri Esq., congratulated the winner and party delegates on a successful exercise. Secretary of the Committee, Ambassador Elijah Onyeagba announced that out of the…
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Lagos APC postpones House of Assembly primaries to Friday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries in Lagos State has been postponed to Friday. APC Acting Publicity Secretary in the state, Yesiru Karamo, confirmed the shift of the primaries scheduled to hold today. Karamo said: “Yes, it has been postponed across the state. By 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday), we will start across all the 40 state constituencies.”…
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Zulum rejects VP slot offer, wins Borno APC primaries
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries. Zulum, who was sole aspirant, also said he was not interested in being the vice presidential candidate of the party as being offered by some of the presidential aspirants. The primaries held at the El-Kanemi Sports Centre in Maiduguri on Thursday…
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Abiodun defeats Akinlade, Otegbeye, Sarafa to emerge Ogun APC governorship candidate
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for next year’s general elections. Abiodun secured the victory to pursue his second term bid at the party’s primary election held at the MKO Abiola Int’l Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. The governor contested the election with five…
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VIDEO: I remain in Rivers APC guber race – Magnus Abe
Senator Magnus Abe says he has not withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Abe condemned and rejected the primary election organised by the group loyal to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, calling it a charade.
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Tinubu in Akure, says he’s in presidential race to rescue Nigeria
By Temitope Adedeji, Akure National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that he is in the presidential race to unite and develop the country. Tinubu stated this on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while on a visit to canvass for votes from the state delegates. He said: “I am in the race to…
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Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos APC governorship primaries
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has picked the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 elections. The governor was declared the winner of the primaries by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee and former Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda.Two other aspirants that contested against Sanwo-Olu were disqualified as the governor secured 1,170 votes. In his…
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Osinbajo rounds up nationwide APC delegates’ consultation with visits to Lagos, Benue
Ahead of the Sunday’s presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday received an electrifying reception in Lagos State as he completed his nationwide visits to canvass for the votes of delegates in the 36 States of the Federation, and the FCT, Abuja. Earlier on Wednesday, the VP was also in Benue where he…
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