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Tinubu Leads APC 15th NEC Meeting With Governors and Party Leaders

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President Bola Tinubu attended the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Friday. The session began at 6:05 pm with Tinubu’s arrival. This marks APC’s second NEC meeting in 2025, following an earlier gathering in February, and the first since Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda assumed office as national chairman in July. The meeting opened with a Christian prayer led by Taraba State Governor Kefas Agbu. Originally scheduled for December 15–16, the NEC session was later rescheduled to December 18–19 and held at the Presidential Villa. Several serving and former governors, top party officials, and principal officers of the National Assembly were in attendance. Notably, six governors who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also participated, including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, and Taraba State Governor Kefas Agbu. The APC NEC is the party’s highest decision-making body between conventions, bringing together the President, Vice President, national chairman, members of the National Working Committee, governors, and other key stakeholders to make binding decisions on party administration, policy direction, and preparations for future elections.

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INEC Holds Talks With Rival PDP Factions To Resolve Leadership Crisis

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has convened a meeting with the two rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party to tackle the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. The session, held at INEC’s national headquarters in Abuja, brings together representatives of the Tanimu Turaki and Abdulrahman Mohammed factions, with the goal of resolving internal conflicts that have threatened the PDP’s cohesion. The Mohammed faction is reportedly backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, while the Turaki group claims recognition from key party structures. INEC insiders say the talks are intended to clarify the PDP’s leadership and prevent further confusion ahead of future elections. Tanimu Turaki attended with members of his National Working Committee, officials from the party secretariat, and former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu. Abdulrahman Mohammed was accompanied by members of the PDP’s national caretaker committee, including its secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, and other senior faction leaders. The closed-door meeting is focusing on leadership claims, documentation, and possible solutions to the rift that has divided the party in recent months. INEC is reportedly seeking to determine which faction has the legitimate authority to act on behalf of the PDP. As of the report, discussions were still ongoing, with no official statement released by INEC or either faction.

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El-Rufai Denies Endorsing Any Region For 2027 Presidency, Labels Reports Fake News

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has denied reports suggesting he endorsed a specific region to produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. Posting on his verified Facebook page, El-Rufai described the circulating claims as “fake news” and clarified that he had not made any such statement in speeches, interviews, or social media posts. He emphasised that his views should only be attributed to him when expressed on his official social media accounts or through recognised media outlets. El-Rufai also warned against misrepresenting opinion articles from other authors that he may share, noting that such distortions mislead public discourse. “These caveats are crucial as we confront both irresponsible politicking and the deliberate misuse of social media for spreading fake news,” he wrote. He criticised media organisations and senior editors for publishing unverified information, calling it part of the “unedifying olympics of fiction and fakery” prevalent on social media. “The deliberate attribution of claims I never made by fake news platforms should not be taken seriously,” he added, urging society to uphold accuracy in reporting. El-Rufai concluded by stressing the importance of verifying information before sharing, especially in today’s climate of widespread misinformation.

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Dr. Najeem Salaam Wins ADC Governorship Ticket for 2026 Osun Election

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Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has been officially nominated as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election. Salaam clinched the party’s ticket after an overwhelming win at the ADC primary held on Monday in Osogbo, the state capital, securing 520 out of 528 valid votes cast. Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, explained that 535 delegates were expected, comprising 482 from local government areas and wards and 53 special delegates. Of these, 528 were accredited and participated in the exercise, while eight votes were invalid. “The total number of votes scored by aspirant Najeem Folasayo Salaam is 520 votes,” Nwajiuba announced. “By the powers conferred on this panel by the constitution of the African Democratic Congress, I hereby declare Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salaam as the candidate-elect and flagbearer of the ADC for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.” Salaam’s emergence positions him as the ADC’s standard-bearer in a contest expected to be highly competitive in the upcoming Osun governorship race.

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Bola Oyebamiji Emerges APC Consensus Candidate In Osun Governorship Race

Bola Oyebamiji Emerges APC Consensus Candidate In Osun Governorship Race

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Bola Oyebamiji, the immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, has clinched the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Osun State governorship race after emerging as the party’s consensus choice. His adoption was concluded at the APC primary held in Osogbo, where fellow aspirants Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare formally proposed his candidacy. The motion was presented to party members by the chairman of the APC governorship primary committee and Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and was unanimously endorsed through a voice vote. Announcing the outcome, Okpebholo declared, “By the power conferred on me, I present to you Bola Oyebamiji, as the governorship candidate of our party.” The primary commenced with the arrival of the committee led by Okpebholo, who had earlier indicated that the party’s flagbearer would be chosen by affirmation. He was joined by the committee’s co-chairman, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, alongside Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Dr Obafemi Hamzat representing the Lagos State Governor, and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Ahead of the exercise, the party confirmed 1,660 delegates eligible to participate in the primary. Developments leading to the event also pointed to an agreement among the seven APC governorship aspirants in the state to support a consensus candidate following a late-night meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, later publicly endorsed the arrangement. Speaking on TVC News’ Politics Tonight, Omisore said he aligned with the party’s decision after consultations with President Tinubu, despite being among the aspirants earlier disqualified by the APC Screening Committee over alleged violations of party and electoral guidelines.

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APC Osun Guber Primary Kicks Off Amid Consensus on Bola Oyebamiji

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All is set for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Osun State as the exercise officially commenced on Saturday. A total of 1,666 accredited delegates are participating in the primary to elect the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the next election. Accreditation of delegates is currently ongoing, with officials of the APC Primary Election Committee overseeing the process. Observers from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are also present at the venue to monitor the conduct of the exercise in line with electoral guidelines. The primary is taking place amid reports of a growing consensus within the party in favour of Bola Oyebamiji, raising expectations of a smooth and orderly process. Party leaders and stakeholders have expressed confidence that the exercise will strengthen internal democracy and position the APC effectively for the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

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Fubara Explains Why He Left PDP For APC To Support Tinubu In Rivers State

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving the crisis-hit Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in stabilising the state. Fubara said his move was also aimed at aligning Rivers State with the Tinubu-led federal government. He made the remarks during his formal reception into the APC at the State Government House, Port Harcourt. During the ceremony, Fubara completed his APC membership form and other necessary documents, receiving his party slip and membership card. The APC delegation was led by Rivers State APC Chairman Chief Tony Okocha and Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo. Speaking after receiving his card, Fubara said, “I took this decision as my return of favour; my own clearing the bush to ensure that his (Tinubu’s) re-election in 2027 will be easy and smooth in this state. Now that we are all in one party – I know we have always supported, but from different flats – we are inside one flat. The job is now easy to fulfil what we have promised the President.” Fubara also vowed to strengthen the APC in the state, saying, “I want to assure the National Executive and the state chairman representing the national chairman that we will do everything to keep APC as the main and active progressive party in Rivers State. From this minute, it is my responsibility to ensure the party is properly managed. Every need of the executive committee and the party becomes my duty. We have a task ahead: to promote the President’s agenda, engage key stakeholders, and ensure a smooth political path for APC in Rivers State.”

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Labour Party Rules Out Automatic Tickets, Says Peter Obi Must Compete In 2027 Primaries

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The Labour Party has declared that no aspirant will receive an automatic ticket for the 2027 general elections, saying even former presidential candidate Peter Obi must participate in competitive primaries if he decides to return to the party. Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the statement in an interview with The Punch, amid growing uncertainty over Obi’s political plans and tensions between him and the Julius Abure-led LP leadership. Ifoh emphasized that the party is open to reconciliation with Obi and other aggrieved members but insisted that its democratic processes will not be compromised. “We have answered this question several times. The Labour Party has consistently said that tickets will be determined at the party’s convention. The NEC has made its position clear regarding our presidential candidacy. Every candidate must emerge through a democratically convened convention. There is no automatic ticket for anyone, whether presidential, governorship, or chairmanship aspirants,” he said. He also noted that Obi has largely kept his distance from the party leadership over the past year. “Obi’s position in the Labour Party can only be answered by him. Nobody can speak for him. Whether he is in the ADC or Labour Party, he is the only one who can answer that. Over the last year, he has not really engaged with the current leadership, and we take it as it is. Many others have also not been actively involved,” Ifoh added. Addressing why the recent NEC meeting did not tackle the Obi issue, Ifoh explained that it focused on launching congresses and primaries. “The NEC meeting was dedicated to starting our congresses, which we have conducted successfully. Did you see some of our viral videos and pictures? In Abia State, there was a court injunction, which we respected. Primaries in Ekiti State have been completed, and similar exercises will soon follow in Osun. INEC has been working with us, monitoring the process and providing key codes to upload our candidates. Everything is progressing well, and we are confident of achieving our objectives by 2027,” he said.

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