The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the criticism of President Muhammad Buhari’s nomination of his aide, Ms. Lauretta Onochie, for appointment as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) as subjective and selective. The ruling party implored the Senate to disregard the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opposition to Onochie nomination. … Read more
Power, APC, PDP The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi says it’s poised to wrest political power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, has said. Onu stated this at a meeting tagged ‘Unity, Peace and Progress’ meeting held on Thursday in Abakaliki. … Read more
Expulsion The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA), has expelled Mrs Favour Semilore-Tomomewo, the lawmaker representing Ilaje Constituency 2 at the Ondo State House of Assembly, over anti-party activities. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the expulsion of Semilore-Tomomewo, the only woman in the state Assembly, is allegedly connected with … Read more
APC, PDP, ZLP The All Progressives Congress (APC), has challenged opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) to show spirit of sportsmanship by accepting defeat and congratulating Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, for emerging winner in the Ondo State governorship election. Speaking at the party secretariat in Abuja, Chairman Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention … Read more
All Progressives Congress (APC) has broken silence over FG Disbandment SARS across the 36 States and FCT of Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday in Abuja, said it welcomed Federal Government’s decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the reform of the Nigeria Police Force. The party said this in a … Read more
Rotimi Akeredolu, incumbent governor of Ondo state and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 10 election, has opened a lead of over 84,011 votes against his opponents. According to the results that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared at the collation centres of 12 local government areas, Akeredolu has … Read more
Buhari, APC President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State on what he described as an uncommon display of brotherliness, candour and doggedness. The President, in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, saluted the party’s governorship aspirant for accepting the outcome of the primary election and deciding to … Read more
The immediate past national vice-chairman (north-central) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Says former chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, was forced out of the party by some members who were nursing ordinate ambition. Wambai described Oshiomhole as a leader who wanted the best for the party. But he said some APC governors ganged up … Read more
Our candidate’s eligibility unassailable The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described as “unassailable and unquestionable” the eligibility of its Lagos East by-election senatorial candidate, Mr Tokunbo Abiru. The APC, in a statement on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo, said there was no court suit challenging the eligibility of Abiru … Read more
Ex-Lagos Commissioner Resigns From APC Ekohotblog, October 1, 2020 Dr AbdulHakeem Abdul Lateef, a former Lagos Commissioner for Home Affairs has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). While delivering his resignation speech today, Independence Day, AbdulLateef spoke on his rejection and success as an APC member. He said, “When I joined politics, he was there … Read more
Ondo 2020: Many injured as PDP, APC Supporters Clash Ekohotblog, September 30, 2020… Several persons injured, and vehicles damages as supporters of the of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates again clashed at Ipele and Owo towns in Ondo state. Both parties have confirmed the clash, with each accusing the other of … Read more
Those Agitating for Oduduwa republic should rethink Former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, says those agitating for Yoruba secession from Nigeria should think twice. He said the breakaway of the Yoruba nation from the federation will not bode well for the ethnic group as it might become embroiled in a … Read more
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has reacted to his purported suspension by the a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Fayemi said the alleged suspension smacks of ‘criminal investigation’ as those involved do not have the power to take such decision because they are not members of the party’s executive in … Read more
APC, PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau has raised concern over the allegded plan by the state Governor, Simon Lalong of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to rig the southern senatorial election on October 31. Publicity Secretary of the party, John Akans, in a statement on Friday, alleged that Lalong was trying … Read more
Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday Governorship election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to APC. In a television broadcast on Wednesday night, Ize-Iyamu said, “We are going to talk to everybody. Read Also: FG To Sell Presidential Jet We are going to bring everybody … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he would be an ingrate if he failed to appreciate Nyesom Wike, his Rivers counterpart, the crucial role he played towards the actualisation of his second term bid. Obaseki expressed his gratitude to Wike when he visited him on Wednesday. Obaseki said Wike gave him shelter clothed and … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has attributed the loss of the state gubernatorial election to the reckless and irresponsible leadership of former national chairman of the ruling party, Adams Oshiomhole. The party disclosed this on Tuesday while congratulating Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Godwin Obaseki over their victory at the poll. Obaseki, candidate … Read more
APC Adams Oshiomhole The Aslem Ojezua-led faction of the Edo All Progressives Congress, APC, has dispelled rumour that plans are underway to expel Adams Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the party from the party. Ojezua told The Nation that the rumour making the rounds that the APC faction has written the national body of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to speculation making the rounds that it is planning to expel Adams Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the party. The Aslem Ojezua-led faction of the party in Edo state, refuted the rumour that plans are underway to expel Oshiomhole from the party. Speaking with The Nation, Ojezua … Read more
APC congratulates Gov. Obaseki Mai Mala Buni, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee, has said that the peaceful conduct of the just concluded Edo governorship election and its outcome represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy. He said this in a statement issued in Damaturu, Yobe, on Monday, adding that the APC and President … Read more