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Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with internal divisions among its governors, particularly concerning the leadership of the Progressive Governors Forum. The party is also conducting screenings for various candidates ahead of upcoming elections, amidst reports of resignations and debates over primary election methods.
Jamil Gwamna, the APC consensus governorship candidate for Gombe, has committed to prioritizing development and establishing an inclusive, people-oriented government.
Dr. Adewale Kareem has formally obtained nomination forms to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner.
Aspirants from Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) party in Kwara State have announced their intentions to contest various political offices, including governorship and a senatorial seat. These candidates have pledged to address key issues such as insecurity and welfare in the region.
Maine Governor Janet Mills has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, citing a lack of campaign funds. Her withdrawal leaves Graham Platner as the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Several Nigerian politicians, including Yayi and Orji Kalu's brother, have begun picking up All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship forms for the 2027 elections. This signals the early stages of political maneuvering and seeking endorsements for upcoming gubernatorial races.
Munirudeen Oyebamiji, the Osun APC governorship candidate, has gifted N1 million to Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, LAUTECH’s best graduating student, in recognition of his academic achievement.
Orisun Igbomina, a socio-cultural group in Kwara State, has cautioned against ceding the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket to Kwara North without strategic planning, emphasizing that a winning strategy must prevail.
APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji visited the Ooni of Ife to seek royal blessings ahead of the 2026 Osun election, pledging to deliver good governance if elected.
The Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is calling for the 2027 governorship election to see a power shift to the Kwara North Senatorial District, urging a consensus candidate from the zone.
Thirty-one governors from Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) have held a crucial meeting in Lagos, visiting Bola Tinubu to discuss the state of the nation ahead of the party's upcoming governorship primaries.
Professor Wale Sulaiman, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kwara State, has unveiled a development agenda focused on job creation, education reforms, and economic expansion for the 2027 elections.
Kwara Gov. AbdulRazaq dismisses rumors for the 2027 Kwara governorship race, vowing an open, merit-based APC primary with no anointed successor. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-anointed-candidate-kwara-gov-vows-open-apc-governorship-race/
Six All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Yobe State have rejected a consensus candidate, instead demanding a direct primary election for the 2027 polls to ensure fairness and transparency.
A political group has pledged a significant N1 billion donation and 27 buses to bolster Solomon Adeola’s (Yayi) campaign for the Ogun 2027 APC governorship election.
A group of stakeholders has purchased APC nomination forms for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, urging him to contest the Abia governorship election in 2027.
Aishatu Dahiru, the 2023 governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, has officially defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Jandor has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination forms for the 2027 election in Lagos State. He is reportedly challenging Hamzat and supports direct primaries.
The Bauchi APC governorship race for 2027 is intensifying, with four key contenders emerging: Yusuf Tuggar, Bala Wunti, Shehu Buba, and Muhammad Abubakar.
President Tinubu held separate meetings with APC governors and the Senate leadership in Abuja to discuss national issues. These engagements occurred amidst various political declarations for upcoming elections.
Mr. Yilwatda stated that President Tinubu does not interfere with the APC administration, citing the absence of conflict between APC governors and the president as evidence against imposition.
Mascot Uzor-Kalu, an Abia APC governorship aspirant, has alleged a scheme to impose a candidate, leading to an internal party crisis, a claim which the party has denied.
Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the 2023 gubernatorial flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging loyalty to Kwankwaso.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to brief him on the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following recent killings in the area.
Osun APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji has met with President Tinubu, pledging to foster party unity ahead of the 2026 off-cycle election for the state.
Governors elected on the platform of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly scheming to remove senators and members of the House of Representatives to gain control of the 11th National Assembly by 2027.
The Nigerian government is preparing to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, while a business group advises against retaliatory actions targeting South African firms in Nigeria.
A Nigerian Senator has publicly rejected the APC consensus governorship pick for Yobe 2027, criticizing the use of ethnic backgrounds to define political participation.
Several Nigerian political parties and figures are beginning to outline their strategies for the 2027 general elections. Discussions include candidate selection, potential defections, and the adoption of consensus candidates within parties.
Governorship aspirants within Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have rejected an endorsement, highlighting internal disagreements over the party's succession plan for the 2027 election.
Yusuf Tuggar, the immediate past Minister of Foreign Affairs, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination form for the 2027 election in Bauchi State.
Businessman Lanre Jim-Kamal enters the Lagos governorship race, declaring his intent to contest the APC ticket with a five-point transformational agenda. Read More:…
Abdulrahman Haske, an Adamawa APC governorship aspirant, commended Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for his inclusive leadership during recent party congresses.
Maurice Vunobolki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa, has resigned from the party, citing concerns over alleged imposition and irregular membership registration.
APC governorship aspirant Sharafadeen Alli has formally launched his campaign for the 2027 election in Oyo State, Nigeria, focusing on a renewed development agenda.
Iyabo Obasanjo expressed strong confidence in her popularity for the Ogun APC governorship ticket, attributing her support base to her record in public office rather than financial inducement.
Thirty-one governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to hold a crucial meeting in Lagos to discuss the state of the nation.
Governors elected on the platform of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly scheming to tighten their grip on power, with the Ondo governor leading efforts to replace senators and representatives ahead of the 2027 elections.