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As Nigeria's 2027 general election inches closer, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with the threat posed by the opposition coalition on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC). The opposition's array of bigwigs, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of
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As Nigeria begins to stir towards its next general elections, scheduled to hold in 2027, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties against early campaigns. According to the electoral body's Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, such actions are a gross violation of the Electoral Act.
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According to recent observations by LEADERSHIP, card-carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have emerged as chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 12 out of 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Rivers State ahead of the scheduled local government election on August 30, 2025. These developments
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In a bid to strengthen unity and reinforce the All Progressives Congress (APC) diaspora chapter's engagement with the party's renewed commitment to discipline, strategic engagement, and inclusive governance, the APC diaspora chapter has formally declared its support for the newly appointed national chairman, Alhaji Yilwatde. This
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Sikiru Lanre Nurudeen, an Associate Professor of Political Science and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, has emphasized the significance of the personality of a national chairman in the success of a political party. The emergence of Professor Nentawe Yiltwada as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives
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Following the defection of key officials, including Governor Umo Eno, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Ini Ememobong, has called for a holistic rebirth process to revitalize the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ememobong's visit to the party
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come under fire from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over comments on how it will unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The APC, led by National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed the possibility of removing
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The South East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Ijomah Arodiogbu, has expressed confidence in the party's ability to win the upcoming elections in Anambra State, including the governorship election on November 8. Arodiogbu praised President Bola Tinubu's efforts in supporting the Igbo
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A fresh crisis has erupted in the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as aggrieved members demand the removal of the state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, amidst accusations of nepotism and favoritism in appointments. The development comes after the party's primary election for the recently concluded
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Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) battle-ready ahead of the August 16, 2025 by-elections, citing renewed grassroots momentum and a significant exodus of key figures from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The declaration was made during a political rally in Okada, where the governor formally
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The acting National Chairperson of the PDP, Umar Damagum, expressed optimism that the party will win the 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, despite the defection of Governor Umo Eno to the APC. Damagum commended former commissioner Ini Ememobong and former House of Representatives member Onofiok Luke for their
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Protesting members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from 57 Local Government Areas, LGAs, and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday, over alleged manipulation and interference in council affairs by some party leaders. The protesters, who were armed security agents, chanted solidarity songs
