APC Fixes March 26 For National Convention

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially postponed its February 26th National Convention to March 26 after deliberating for hours on Monday 21st of February 2022. In a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the party, its zonal congresses will commence from February 24 2022. According to the letter signed by the party’s National Secretary Sen. John Akpanudoedehe and Caretaker Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni., the party will begin activities leading to the convention, including the conduct of zonal congresses from February 24.

We'll Return PDP To Winning Ways – Ayu

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorcha Ayu has on Thursday assured the Senate Caucus of the party that the National Working Committee (NWC) will return the party to its winning ways. Ayu said this during an interactive session with the Senate Caucus in Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, explaining that the session with the Senate Caucus was in line with the NWC's effort in the repositioning of the party by teamwork, and internal democracy.

Mimiko's Zenith Labour Party Collapses Into PDP

Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following a meeting with four governors, led by the Chairman of the PDP governors forum and Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. Mimiko joined PDP alongside stakeholders of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State. The stakeholders include former deputy governor and ZLP governorship candidate in 2020, Agboola Ajayi, running mate, Gboye Adegbenro, ZLP State chairman, Hon. Joseph Akinlaja, former speaker, Jumoke Akindele, among others.

Pro-Tinubu Group Defends Viral Wet Cloth, Blames Mischief-Makers

A pro-Bola Tinubu coalition, the Support Groups Management Council, says the viral photograph of the All Progressives Congress leader pictured in a wet dress is the work of mischief-makers. In a statement on Sunday, the coalition said the viral photo was manipulated, noting that Tinubu is healthy and physically fit to be Nigeria’s President in 2023, contrary to claims by propagandists. The Jagaban of Lagos visited some top traditional rulers in Ogun State, including the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, on Sunday. The visit was in continuation of his consultations.

Dele Momodu Officially Joins PDP

Popular publisher and journalist, Dele Momodu has re-entered politics and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was disclosed in a statement released on Friday morning by Momodu who explained the reason behind his decision. The former presidential candidate said his decision to rejoin politics was to meaningfully contribute to the development of the nation. Momodu said, “I have consulted widely. And it is clear to me that given the dangerous and disastrous drift that our nation has experienced in the past six years, the only party from which amends can be made to rectify our situation is the Peoples Democratic Party.

Police Authorities Open Probe Against Inspector Captured Voting During Kano APC Congress

The authorities of the Nigerian Police have reportedly opened a probe on a Police Inspector, Bashir Mohammed, who was seen in a viral picture voting during the recently concluded state congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in kano.
A statement by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Zayyanu Ambursa, revealed that Mohammed of the Special Protection Unit, Base 1, Kano is attached to the Government House, Kano, from where he was deployed to work with Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas as a security aide. The statement reads in part “The attention of the Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone One Headquarters Kano has been drawn to a trending picture on social media of an inspector of police casting vote at the recently conducted congress of the APC along with his principal the state party chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas.