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Ondo APC, PDP at loggerhead over salary deduction to fund Amotekun
By Temitope Adedeji, Akure All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP over its criticism of the efforts of the state government) to keep the state safe. WesternPost had earlier reported that the state government planned to deduct from the salaries of civil servants in the state to fund the operation of Amotekun, despite…
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BREAKING: Fayemi declares for 2023 presidency in Abuja
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Fayemi made declared his presidential ambition at an event in Abuja. The chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum had been travelling round the country to consult ahead of his declaration. Details later…
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Retired PS, Abdulhameed Mustapha joins Lagos guber race
A retired Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy in Lagos State, Abdulhmeed Mustapha, has joined the governorship race in the state, WesternPost gathered. It was learnt that Mustapha would be contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It was gathered that Mustapha’s declaration of ambition to run for the governorship race has thrown the camp of Governor Babajide…
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Sulu Gambari endorses AbdulRazaq for second term
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Kwara Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Tuesday hailed the hands-on approach of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to the duties of his office, saying it would be good to have the governor run for another term in the 2023 ballot. “Governor AbdulRazaq has been hardworking. In fact, he is a field man. I think he spends more time…
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If zoning is buried, Nigeria is buried, Southern, Middle Belt leaders warn the north
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) says not zoning the presidency to the South would further threaten the unity of the nation. They said this in a statement signed by National Leader, Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor and National President, Middle Belt Forum, Dr.…
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2023 election: Babachir Lawal bombs Osinbajo over presidential bid
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is “a cunning pretender with ungodly ambitions”. Lawal in a statement he personally signed said Osinbajo’s decision to contest the presidency against Tinubu was an act of betrayal. Going down memory lane the former SGF said Tinubu not only nominated Osinbajo as VP in the…
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Niger APC hasn’t endorsed any presidential aspirant – Gov Bello
Niger State Governor, Sani Bello says the state has not endorsed any presidential aspirant. Bello, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje was reacting to news that he told Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that the party has endorsed National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The governor said those carrying the rumour were out to cause…
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Tinubu, Amaechi meet at Airport, throw banters
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu and Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi ran into each other at the private wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, moments ago. With them was Senator Ifeanyi Ararume. The two presidential aspirants in APC were seen exchanging pleasantries and jokes at the Airport. Amaechi was in Lagos last week to seek…
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EXCLUSIVE: SW leaders to meet Tinubu, Osinbajo, Fayemi, Amosun in Lagos over 2023 election
Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South West will meet with presidential aspirants from the region on Friday May 6, 2022 in Lagos. The meeting is being convened by Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State and founding chairman of APC, Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Governor of Ogun State and other party stakeholders. APC National Leader, Bola…
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Not zoning presidency to south could cause crisis in APC, Akeredolu warns
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) must declare the zoning of the presidency to the South without further delay. In a statement he personally signed, Akeredolu said this must be done to avert crisis and rancour in the party. He commended the party for conducting the National Convention where party officials were elected without bickering.…
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