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APC National Chairman Confirms Rivers Governor Fubara As Party Leader

Wale busari02 mins

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party’s leader in the state. APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda made the announcement on Friday during Channels Television’s Hard Copy, stating that the party’s constitution gives governors of APC-controlled states the authority to lead the party locally. “In all the states, the governors lead the party in their respective areas,” Yilwatda said, adding that governors are expected to involve all stakeholders—a standard Fubara is already following in Rivers. He also stressed that governors should respect inclusion at the national level. Addressing Fubara’s second-term ambitions, Yilwatda said the party would support him if he emerges as the APC candidate through primaries conducted by duly accredited delegates. “If Siminalayi emerges as the APC candidate in Rivers State, I will stand by him,” he said. The clarification comes amid speculation about party leadership in Rivers State. Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in December, citing loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. “The truth is, without Mr. President, there wouldn’t be any His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara; it would have been the former governor,” Fubara said. He added, “We have the people, we have the supporters. Our only thank-you to Mr. President is to support him fully. We cannot support the President if we don’t fully identify with him. Today, we have decided: we are moving to APC.”

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APC Chairman Yilwatda Yet to Resign Ministerial Post, Sparking Legal Concerns

APC Chairman Yilwatda Yet to Resign Ministerial Post, Sparking Legal Concerns

Fola Badmus04 mins

Abuja | September 16, 2025 — Nearly two months after his appointment as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda has yet to formally resign his position as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, raising significant constitutional and ethical concerns. Yilwatda, who replaced Abdullahi Ganduje as party chairman on July 24, continues to occupy both roles—contrary to convention and legal precedent. Critics argue that this dual capacity violates Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the APC’s internal regulations. Despite growing calls for clarity, President Bola Tinubu has not named a new minister, and Yilwatda remains listed in official records as a cabinet member, even while overseeing key party matters—most recently the APC’s strategy for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in November. Constitutional experts say the arrangement poses a serious conflict of interest. Sections 147 and 192 of the Constitution stipulate that ministers serve the entire federation, not partisan interests. Furthermore, Section 1 of the APC Constitution bars officeholders from occupying multiple executive roles that could create conflict. “This is a dangerous repeat of 2020,” said a political scientist at the University of Abuja, referencing the controversial dual role of Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni as both state governor and APC caretaker chairman under former President Buhari—a move that drew criticism and nearly derailed party litigation. Prominent legal voices have weighed in. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) stated that INEC should not recognise Yilwatda as national chairman unless he resigns as minister, calling the situation “totally illegal.” “A minister serves all Nigerians, not just a political party,” Adegboruwa told Daily Independent. “Until Yilwatda formally resigns, the APC has no national chairman in the eyes of the law.” He also urged the President to make Yilwatda account for any continued salaries and benefits received in his ministerial capacity. Chris Nwufo, another Lagos-based lawyer, echoed the concerns: “This is a blatant disregard for both the Nigerian constitution and APC’s own rules. A minister cannot simultaneously serve as party leader without compromising neutrality.” Meanwhile, several APC stakeholders are reportedly lobbying for the vacant ministerial slot, but sources within the party say Yilwatda appears unwilling to relinquish either position. As of press time, neither Yilwatda nor APC’s National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka responded to requests for comment.

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