Tag: APC
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APC reverses Fayemi’s suspension
The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress has nullified the suspension of Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, noting that it was yet to receive any communication to this effect. This was contained in a statement titled, “Disclaimer: Governor Kayode Fayemi, Other Purported ‘Suspensions’ a Nullity – APC”, signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary…
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I’ll revive NNPC depot, Ize-Iyamu vows
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo State governorship election, has promised to reopen the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Benin depot for economic activities if elected. He spoke on Wednesday in Benin when he met the Concerned Workers of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural…
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Edo guber: We’ve no confidence in Justice Taiwo, APC decries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has objected to Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja hearing two suits seeking the disqualification of its candidates in the September 19 governorship election. Both suits, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/758/2020 and FHC/ABJ/CS/839/2020, filed by Momoh Abdulrazak and Charles Udeh, are querying the qualification of the APC candidates Osagie Ize-Iyamu…
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Ondo Council polls: APC wins in 18 local governments
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner in the 18 local governments in Ondo State. Local government election was held last Saturday and seven parties participated in the poll. Announcing the election results on Sunday, the Chairman of the Ondo Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Prof. Yomi Dinakin, said there was no contestation in…
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Allow Edo people vote in peace, APC tells PDP
The All Progressives Congress has urged the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State to allow citizens and residents to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming governorship election slated for September 19th, without fear of intimidation. This was contained in a statement titled “APC on Developments in the Edo State House of Assembly,” signed by the…
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Defection: Bala Mohammed’s corrupt activities responsible for my exit — Dogara
A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has explained the reasons he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), back to his former party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The acting chairman of the APC, Mai Mala Buni, had confirmed Dogara’s resignation on Friday after he led the former speaker to meet…
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Dogara dumps PDP, back to APC
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has again dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress. The Chairman of the APC caretaker committee, Mai Mala Buni, disclosed this to State House correspondents after leading Dogara to a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
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Abdulkadir’s death loss of a true progressive, APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of the former Minister of Sports and immediate past National Vice Chairman – North West, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir as a loss of a true progressive. The party in a condolences message signed by it’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena in Abuja on Monday said…
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Investigate key PDP members over alliance with Hushpuppi — APC tells security agencies
The All Progressives Congress has urged relevant security agencies to probe reports linking suspected cybercriminal, Ramon Abbas alias Hushpuppi to top-ranking members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. APC’s request was contained in a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, in Abuja, on Saturday. Nabena said, it was instructive to note…
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Yobe governor heads APC caretaker committee
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, was on Thursday appointed the head of the All Progressives Congress caretaker committee and chairman of the extraordinary convention. The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress-led by Buni will run the affairs of the party for six months. The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and governor…