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2023 Why I Dumped APC For NNPP, Shekarau Opens Up

2023: Why I Dumped APC For NNPP, Shekarau Opens Up

May 19, 2022 4:53 am

Former Governor of  Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has given reasons why he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Speaking at a press conference in Kano,  he revealed he and his supporters had exhausted every option to amicably resolved issues they had in the APC but were frustrated throughout the process and had to seek greener pastures.

He recalled that from 2019 to date, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had adopted and pursued a policy of exclusion of his supporters and members of the G7 on all matters affecting the party. ‘We were …

2023 APC Announces Postponing Of Presidential Primaries

2023: APC Announces Rescheduling Of Presidential Primaries

May 19, 2022 4:22 am

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Felix Morka has revealed that the presidential primary of the party has been rescheduled and is now scheduled to hold on May 29th, 2022 on the same day as the opposition PDP.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the party had earlier scheduled its primary to hold between May 30 and June 1, 2022.

The party spokesperson disclosed this while addressing journalists on Wednesday after the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

Read Also: I Won In 2019 But APC Stole My Mandate, Atiku Claims

“Our special …

2023 APC Will Not Implode After Primaries – Tinubu

2023: APC Will Not Implode After Primaries – Tinubu

May 5, 2022 12:58 am

A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, asserted that party would remain intact after its presidential primaries contrary to widely held insinuations.

He made this disclosure while addressing State House Correspondents shortly after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the APC National Leader had met with Buhari behind closed-doors at the State House last night.

Speaking after the meeting, Tinubu disclosed that Buhari was committed to a transparent democratic process despite rumours making the rounds.

Read Also: 2023: Tinubu Picks ₦100m APC Presidential Nomination

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Sen. Kalu Calls On APC To Postpone Convention, Gives Reasons

Sen. Kalu Calls On APC To Postpone Convention, Gives Reasons

December 17, 2021 12:44 am
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Abia North senatorial district in the national assembly, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to postpone the proposed February national convention of the party and hold it simultaneously with the presidential primaries. 
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, and obtained by our correspondent, Kalu said the party would implode if it goes ahead with the February convention without resolving the contentious issues resulting
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APC Will Retain Power Beyond 2023 Under Me — Al-Makura

APC Will Retain Power Beyond 2023 Under Me — Al-Makura

December 16, 2021 11:58 pm

Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has given reasons why he believes that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power beyond 2023 under his leadership.

He spoke in Abuja on Thursday, at an APC Press Corps Second Annual Public Lecture Summit, boasting that not even the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari will threaten the chances of the ruling party continuing.

Al-Makura, who is contesting for the National Chairmanship of the party in the February National Convention, submitted that: ‘We may not realise, the grave situation the party is in until we think deeply and see certain things …

Tinubu Denies Sponsoring #EndSARS Protests

Tinubu Denies Sponsoring #EndSARS Protests

October 18, 2020 5:04 am

The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied been among the sponsors of the #EndSARS protest.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by Tunde Rahman, spokesman of the APC chieftain, Tinubu could not have sponsored a protest that is affecting the economy of Lagos state.

He added that it is impossible for the former governor of Lagos State to sponsor the protest in all the states where it has occurred.

Read Also: Alpha Beta Case Suffers Delay As Tinubu Travels

‘There is a need to set the facts and record

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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Buni, others storm Ondo for Akeredolu’s campaign flag-off (1)

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Others Storm Ondo For Akeredolu’s Campaign

September 6, 2020 7:52 am

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Governor Mai Mala Buni and others on Saturday stormed Akure, Ondo State to drum support for the re-election bid of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu ahead of the October 10 governorship election.

The party leaders who included former interim National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande; Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum, Senator Atiku Bagudu, Deputy Chairman, APC National Campaign Council, Simon Lalung; Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Abdulrahman Abdulrazak (Kwara), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Abdulahi Sule (Nassarawa), Minister …

APC: Madumere, Others Endorse Uzodinma, Nwajiuba

APC: Madumere, Others Endorse Uzodinma, Nwajiuba

August 2, 2020 5:24 pm

Following the reported crisis of confidence in the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, stakeholders of the party in the state have passed a vote of confidence on the governor and leader of the party, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

Addressing journalists after a meeting yesterday in Abuja, the stakeholders led by a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prince Eze Madumere also passed a vote of confidence on the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba and Director General of NEPAD, Princess Gloria Akobundu for their sterling performances in office.

They asked those who left the party …

Stop Crying, Support APC – Lawmaker, Idimogu Tells Igbos

Stop Crying, Support APC – Lawmaker, Idimogu Tells Igbos

July 22, 2020 6:33 am

Lagos State House of Assembly member, Jude Idimogu, has appealed to Igbos to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmaker represents Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II.

Read Also: Igbos May Cease To Be Nigerians If Denied Presidency

In a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, Idimogu described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as an old platform, adding that APC is the new national party.

“If we are even looking at a party that can give Igbos the chance at the presidency, it is the APC. Don’t say politics doesn’t concern you and when they make policies that negate your business, you

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Edo PDP slams APC over ‘sponsorship of thugs, cultists’

Edo PDP Slams APC Over ‘Sponsorship Of Thugs, Cultists’

July 21, 2020 5:08 am
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the All Progressives Congress (APC) over allegation of the Edo State Government giving out appointments to thugs and cultists to disrupt the forthcoming governorship election.

In a statement in Benin yesterday by the state Publicity Secretary, Mr Chris Nehikhare, he said that the charge is an obvious display of APC desperate attempt to try to bully the people.

He said: “It is a common knowledge that the APC is the party that is populated by known thugs and brigands in the many factions that exist within it.”

According to the spokesman, Governor Obaseki’s …

Oshiomhole Disappointed Because Obaseki Refused To Be Used – Aide

Oshiomhole Disappointed Because Obaseki Refused To Be Used – Aide

July 20, 2020 4:57 am

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, has said the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, is only disappointed because Governor Godwin Obaseki refused to be used in his quest to become a godfather in the state.

In a statement, the governor’s aide said the recent vituperation of the former National Chairman is just an expression of his frustration over his failure to achieve his goal to govern Edo State for a third term using Governor Obaseki as a proxy.

Read Also: Oshiomhole Replies Saraki, Brags

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$800m Oil Fraud - Nigeria In a Mess, Resign Now – Frank Tells Buhari

$800m Oil Fraud: Nigeria In a Mess, Resign Now – Frank Tells Buhari

July 13, 2020 11:19 am

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has condemned recent allegations of corruption in Nigeria.

Reacting to the latest alleged $800 million oil fraud, Frank told President Muhammadu Buhari to resign.

He also called on the National Assembly to thoroughly probe reports of fraud in the oil sector.

Frank lamented that such a huge amount of money gotten from the oil rich Niger Delta was allegedly stolen while the region lacks good schools, hospitals, roads and others.

Read Also: NDDC: Drop Your Ego And Develop Niger Delta – Timi Frank

On Twitter on Monday, …

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