Tag: #APC
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ABIA YOUTHS PROTEST KALU’S THIRD-TERM BID, BACK NEW ASPIRANT
Hundreds of youths staged a peaceful protest in Umuahia on Monday, opposing Sen. Orji Kalu’s reported third-term bid for the Abia North Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. The protesters called for what they described as a generational shift in leadership and endorsed Dr Phillips Nto as their preferred aspirant for the position. The…
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SMOOTH SAILING: ZAMFARA GOV PRAISES APC CONGRESSES, NEW LEADERS EMERGE
Gusau — Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has applauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of APC congresses across the state, describing the process as a major boost for party unity and grassroots strength. About 745 delegates from 147 wards across all 14 LGAs participated, producing new party executives through a consensus arrangement—an outcome the governor says…
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CONSENSUS CRASHES: EX-IGP ALKALI ENTERS YOBE GOV RACE, SETS STAGE FOR SHOWDOWN
Damaturu — The race for Yobe’s 2027 governorship has taken a dramatic turn as former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, officially joins the contest following the breakdown of consensus talks among aspirants. Alkali revealed that the earlier plan to produce a single candidate failed after at least four other aspirants went ahead to purchase nomination…
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NO BAD BLOOD: NWIFURU SHUTS DOWN UMAHI RIFT RUMOURS AHEAD OF 2027
Abakaliki — Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed rumours of a fallout with his predecessor and current Works Minister, David Umahi, calling the reports “pure speculation.” The buzz started after a consensus arrangement sidelined some aspirants linked to Umahi—but Nwifuru insists there’s no rift. “We’re working together for the party’s progress,” he said, blaming the…
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APC STAKEHOLDERS PICK FORMS FOR KALU, PUSH HIM INTO ABIA 2027 RACE
Abuja — Momentum is building ahead of 2027 as APC stakeholders in Abia have purchased governorship nomination forms for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, urging him to step into the race. The group says Kalu’s track record at the National Assembly—spanning legislative impact, party unity, and constituency projects—makes him the right man to lead Abia. They…
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APC SETTLES FOR GUBIO AS BORNO CONSENSUS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE
Maiduguri, May 1, 2026 — The APC in Borno has adopted Mustafa Gubio as its consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Babagana Zulum presented Gubio to Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja, saying the decision followed wide consultations and reflects party unity in the state. Zulum also credited President Bola Tinubu for…
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YOBE APC BACKS BABA WALI FOR 2027 GOVERNORSHIP
Damaturu, April 30, 2026 — The Yobe APC Critical Stakeholders’ Forum has endorsed Alhaji Baba Wali as its preferred governorship candidate for 2027. The endorsement came after a meeting in Abuja led by Governor Mai Mala Buni and Sen. Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of Police Affairs. Stakeholders described Wali, a former SSG, as experienced, steady, and…
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ZULUM BACKS GUBIO FOR 2027, SAYS ‘HE’LL CONTINUE THE WORK’
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has thrown his weight behind Engr Mustapha Gubio as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship race. Speaking in Abuja while presenting Gubio with nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zulum said the choice is about continuity and preserving gains made under his administration. According to him,…
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APC HEAVYWEIGHTS STORM EKITI AS OYEBANJI KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION BID.
The All Progressives Congress rolled out its big guns in Ado-Ekiti as Gov. Biodun Oyebanji officially launched his re-election campaign. Leading the charge were power players like Uba Sani, Hope Uzodinma, Usman Ododo and Lucky Aiyedatiwa—a clear show of force ahead of the June 20 governorship poll. Oyebanji, rallying supporters, pointed to gains in infrastructure,…
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OSENI EYES SENATE, PROMISES 1M VOTES FOR TINUBU
Rep. Remi Oseni has declared his ambition to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat while pledging to mobilise one million votes in Oyo State for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking in Ibadan, the lawmaker said his senate bid is part of a bigger mission—to strengthen grassroots support for the president and help APC reclaim power…
