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APC Crisis Plot To Unseat Adamu Thickens

APC Crisis: Plot To Unseat Adamu Thickens

August 15, 2022 4:23 am
The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new turn, after some elements in the party plotted to overthrow Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the party recently.
Africa Daily News, New York reports that ahead of the 2023 elections, tension had emanated from the party due to leadership disagreements.
Recall that on March 26, Senator Adamu was declared as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the convention set aside to vote members of the APC National Working Committee, NWC.
It was gathered that over the weekend some APC stakeholders were
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APC Not The Cause Of Nigeria's Problems - Party's Vice Chair

APC Not The Cause Of Nigeria’s Problems – Party’s Vice Chair

August 15, 2022 4:09 am
The National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Salihu Lukman yesterday claimed that it would be unreasonable for anyone to blame the party over the innumerable predicament ravaging the nation.
This is even as Lukman stated that while not dismissing the plenitude of challenges, especially in the area of insecurity, the ruling party has been bold enough to admit its existence unlike the previous administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, which was perennially in denial.
Lukman noted that, he, however, doesn’t disregard the torrent of challenges in the nation, particularly in the aspect of insurgency; the
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Pope Comments Lalong Sends Apology To Catholic Bishops

Pope Comments: Lalong Sends Apology To Catholic Bishops

August 13, 2022 4:05 am

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, Presidential Campaign Council, and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, on Friday, tendered his apology to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria after he was accused of making alleged ‘blasphemous’ comments about the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

He pleaded for pardon and understanding from the Catholic Church via the Bishops’ conference while acknowledging that it was a mistake on his behalf to have connected the Catholic Pontiff with Nigeria’s politics.

Even as a Papal Knight of St. Gregory, the worried church members had earlier scoffed at his choice of words and requested …

Certificate Court Fixes Date To Hear Suit Against Tinubu

Certificate: Court Fixes Date To Hear Suit Against Tinubu

August 9, 2022 4:50 am

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed September 7 for the hearing of a suit seeking the disqualification of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu from contesting in the 2023 elections.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the plaintiffs who are four APC leaders are praying the court to determine that Tinubu is unqualified to represent the party in the 2023 presidential election because he allegedly provided false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In a 33-paragraph affidavit filled in support of the suit deposed to by one Ibiang Miko …

Nigeria’s Problems Are Bigger Than Religion – Oshiomhole

Nigeria’s Problems Are Bigger Than Religion – Oshiomhole

August 5, 2022 2:58 am

As reactions continue to trail the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the former Chairman of the party, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, has faulted criticism against the party stressing that Nigeria’s challenges are beyond religion.

Oshiomhole made this assertion when he spoke with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, stressing that rather than talk about religion, Nigerians should discuss what each presidential candidate has for the country.

He also said that the criticism against the party’s ticket by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) was blackmail.

‘Those who are speaking and leading the campaign in the APC family, if they …

2023 Tinubu Will Run An Equitable, Inclusive Govt — Shettima

2023: Tinubu Will Run An Equitable, Inclusive Govt — Shettima

August 3, 2022 6:04 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians that when elected, the Bola Tinubu administration would run a just and inclusive government, irrespective of tribal, religious, and political affiliations.

Senator Shettima made this promise while speaking at the one-year memorial service for Dr Emmanuel Abiodun, father of the governor of Ogun State, held at the St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area in Ogun State.

His words: ‘We need to build a new nation because the hope of the black man is on Nigeria. …

2023: PDP, APC Jittery Over Obi’s Soaring Popularity – LP

2023: PDP, APC Jittery Over Obi’s Soaring Popularity – LP

July 31, 2022 4:09 am

The Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party, Bashiru Apapa, has asserted that the growing acceptability of the party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, among Nigerians will pave the way for its victory in the 2023 presidential election.

Apapa, who claimed that Obi’s presidential bid was daily receiving overt and covert support from many governors and notable leaders, went on to add that Nigerians were tired of the country’s negative drift in the hands of All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The deputy chairman, who spoke in Ado Ekiti during a sensitisation programme for …

Shettima The Ethnic Bigot And Religious Fanatic

Shettima: The Ethnic Bigot And Religious Fanatic

July 27, 2022 3:48 am

Even though 2023 is still a long time away, it is possible that the majority of Nigerians will remember that year as one of the most memorable years of their lives because of the events, controversy, and conspiracies that the general elections will host this time. With their dramatic primary elections, the four major parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), have already had their fair share of confusion and controversies, and come 2023, they will be competing against each other in what is expected …

2023 We Will Do Our Best To Secure South East – Uzodinma

2023: We Will Do Our Best To Secure South East – Uzodinma

July 25, 2022 4:21 am

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has asserted that he and his counterparts in the South East will do their best to ensure peace and adequate security of lives and property returns in the zone before the forthcoming general election.

The governor, who made this promise at a South East All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Owerri, Imo State, said governors of the zone would continue to provide security for the people.

The Imo Governor questioned why there should be continued ait-at-home protests which had affected commercial activities in the area.

‘How do you expect that people …

2023 You Don't Stand A Chance, Withdraw Now, PDP Tells Tinubu

2023: You Stand No Chance, Withdraw Now, PDP Tells Tinubu

July 23, 2022 6:19 am

Nigeria’s major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to withdraw from the 2023 presidential election.

The party believes the APC presidential candidate has lost his fighting chance in the coming poll amid the controversy trailing the unveiling of his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.

‘The APC presidential candidate and his party should know that it is in his own interest to withdraw from the race as it will be futile to go into an election in which the will and aspiration of the people are manifestly against …

Rivers APC Expresses Joy At The Exit Of Sen. Magnus Abe

Rivers APC Expresses Joy At The Exit Of Sen. Magnus Abe

July 21, 2022 3:53 pm

The Rivers chapter of All Progressives Congress has without mincing words announced that it considered the formal exit of one of its chieftains, Senator Magnus Abe and his associates from its ranks as a good riddance for the State chapter of the party.

The party had stated this at a Press Conference which had been addressed by Chris Finebone, its Rivers State Publicity Secretary in reaction to the formal resignation of Magnus Abe and some of the other members of his faction from the group.

Read Also: I’ve Left APC But Still Support Bola Tinubu – Magnus Abe

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2023 Why I Must Win Presidential Election, Tinubu Opens Up

2023: Why I Must Win Presidential Election, Tinubu Opens Up

July 21, 2022 5:28 am

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has opened up on the real reasons why he believes that he must win the 2023 election.

Tinubu asserted he will have to win the presidential election because he needs to create jobs.

He went on to assure that his victory would bring about quality education for Nigerians and the elimination of poverty.

The APC presidential candidate spoke on Wednesday while unveiling Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Read Also: I’ve Left APC But Still Support Bola Tinubu – Magnus Abe

Tinubu said his victory would eliminate religious …

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