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Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State have adopted consensus candidates for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, effectively eliminating internal contests across constituencies. The decision was announced by Governor Francis Nwifuru following an enlarged stakeholders’ consultative meeting held at the Government House, Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki. According to the governor, the move was the outcome of extensive consultations within the party and was aimed at fostering unity and stability ahead of the elections. “As the leader of the party, we convened a meeting of stakeholders and deliberated on issues concerning our party,”…
Uyo, Nigeria — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has confirmed that the Victor Attah International Airport is ready to commence international flight operations, a development described as a major milestone in the state’s aviation sector. Governor Eno made the disclosure after inspecting facilities at the airport, expressing satisfaction with the level of preparedness and the progress made toward achieving international operational standards. According to him, the airport is set to witness its maiden international flight to Kotoka International Airport, following recent upgrades and the attainment of international status. “From what you have seen, you can see me all smiling.…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement, in a move that could significantly reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made the announcement on Saturday at the Government House in Bauchi, where he was flanked by APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, alongside other party leaders and senior government officials. Declaring his decision after what he described as “extensive consultation,” Mohammed said the defection was a calculated and strategic move aimed at securing political victory and ensuring continued service to the people.…
A High Court has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising any state congresses conducted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pending the determination of a substantive suit before it. The court also barred former Senate President, David Mark, and other party stakeholders from interfering with the functions, tenure, and responsibilities of elected state executives of the party. Justice Abdulmalik issued the orders following an originating summons filed by Norman Obinna and six others, acting on behalf of ADC state chairpersons and executive committees across the country. In the suit, the plaintiffs challenged moves to convene or validate…
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of five pioneer commissioners of the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC), following the screening and approval process conducted at plenary. The confirmation was announced on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, during sitting at the old Assembly Chamber, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo. The confirmed commissioners are Engr. Ubong Etukudoh (Engineering); Dr Valerie Okon Obot (Finance and Corporate Services); Mr Paul Okon (Economic Regulation); Dr Kalu Ukoha (Policy, Planning and Innovation); and Ms Arit Okon-Uya (Stakeholder Engagement and Consumer Affairs). Their confirmation followed…
Datti Baba-Ahmed has said that the emergence of a unified opposition presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections is “impossible under the current political realities,” casting doubt on ongoing efforts by opposition parties to form a single front against President Bola Tinubu. Baba-Ahmed made the statement on Tuesday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reacted to the recent Ibadan Declaration by a coalition of opposition stakeholders. The Ibadan Declaration, reached at a meeting of political actors in Ibadan, called for the adoption of a single presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027…
Lady Blessing Osom E has officially picked up her Nomination and Expression of Interest forms under the All Progressives Congress, signaling her intention to contest in the upcoming party primaries for the Uyo Federal Constituency race. According to sources, the nomination and expression of interest forms were purchased by her supporters, a move widely seen as a reflection of the growing confidence and grassroots support surrounding her candidacy. Her formal entry into the contest marks a significant step in the political landscape of the constituency, as stakeholders and party supporters continue to monitor developments ahead of the primaries. Speaking on…
Political momentum is building in Akwa Ibom State as Engineer Bobby Onofiok has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing the Oron/Udung Uko/Mbo/Okobo/Urue-Offong/Oruko Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. His declaration has already stirred conversations across the Oro Nation and beyond, signaling what many observers describe as a renewed push for grassroots-driven and development-focused representation in the constituency. In his first public remarks following the declaration, Engr. Onofiok began by expressing deep concern over the reported abduction of Oron students who had traveled to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…
The meeting, initially scheduled for 4 p.m. at the council chamber, began around 5 p.m. after it was relocated to the conference room of the president’s office. Governors in attendance included Babagana Zulum, Hope Uzodimma, Inuwa Yahaya, Hyacinth Alia, Biodun Oyebanji, Peter Mbah, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, among others.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday described himself as a “freelance politician” amid the lingering leadership crisis and legal uncertainty within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made the remark shortly after a closed-door meeting with former presidential candidate Peter Obi at Ramat House in Bauchi. The meeting is widely viewed as part of ongoing political consultations and strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mohammed suggested that the current instability within major opposition parties has necessitated a more flexible political posture among key actors. “Neither PDP nor ADC is standing…