Tag: #NigerianPolitics
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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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2027: OPPOSITION ALLIANCE WILL FAIL WITHOUT SACRIFICE — PEARSE
A PDP chieftain, Adetokunbo Pearse, says the opposition’s plan to field a single candidate in 2027 sounds good but will only work if egos are parked. Speaking after talks involving the Peoples Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress, Pearse stressed that unity, discipline and compromise are non-negotiable. He warned that past alliances—like the 2019 coalition—collapsed…
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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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APC FIRES BACK AT MAKINDE OVER ‘OPERATION WETIE’ REMARK
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his mention of “Operation Wetie” at an opposition summit in Ibadan, calling it reckless and a threat to national security. APC spokesman, Felix Morka, said invoking one of Nigeria’s darkest political violence episodes was “dangerous incitement,” especially from a sitting governor responsible…
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2027 KWARA RACE HEATS UP: SENATOR SADIQ UMAR GAINS EARLY BACKING
With 2027 still ahead, political momentum is already building—and one name is steadily gaining attention across Kwara. As discussions around the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State gather pace, Sadiq Suleiman Umar is emerging as a strong contender, drawing growing support from stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders. Observers say the senator’s legislative experience and…
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PDP REMAINS STRONG OPPOSITION DESPITE CRISIS – PEARSE
Party chieftain says defections and court rulings won’t weaken PDP’s core support. Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse has reassured that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable opposition force, dismissing fears sparked by the recent Appeal Court ruling invalidating the 2025 Ibadan National Convention and ongoing leadership disputes. Speaking to NAN, Pearse said defections of some…
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KANO LAWMAKERS MOVE TO OUST DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Kano’s political scene just heated up as impeachment proceedings begin against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has officially served an impeachment notice on Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam, following a petition from the Executive arm of government. According to Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini (APC–Dala), the move is in line with Section…
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KOGI YOUTHS PAY ₦100M FOR TINUBU’S 2027 APC NOMINATION FORM IN ADVANCE
In a dramatic show of political loyalty, youths from Kogi State have already paid ₦100 million to secure President Bola Tinubu’s APC nomination form for the 2027 presidential election—three years ahead. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, revealed that the nomination form for President Bola Tinubu has already been…
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END THE FEUD NOW — PDP CHIEFTAIN WARNS MAKINDE, WIKE
Infighting could drain PDP’s last strength and wreck 2027 chances A PDP chieftain, David-Kolawole Vaughan, is sounding the alarm, urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to bury the hatchet fast before the party bleeds out completely. Speaking in Lagos, Vaughan warned that the prolonged Makinde–Wike feud is tearing the PDP…
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APC CONVENTION: YILWATDA PROMISES INCLUSIVE, WELL-ALIGNED PARTY
With the March convention approaching, APC says it’s tightening plans, growing fast—and making sure no one is left behind. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party is fine-tuning preparations for its national convention and congresses with a strong focus on inclusivity. He spoke after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa…
