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Rivers APC, national office lock horns as Aguma claims being chairman
A former member of the House of Representatives, Igo Aguma, says he remains Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s caretaker committee in Rivers State
Aguma in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Livingstone Wechie, said the dissolution of all structures of the APC by the National Caretaker Committee had no effect on the Rivers chapter because of pending cases in courts.
He dismissed as nullity the inauguration of Isaac Ogbobula as the caretaker committee chairman and his swearing in of caretaker committees in local government areas and ward levels.
He described Ogbobula and others involved in the ceremonies as impostors and members of Rotimi Amaechi Political Group.
He said Rivers APC had no structures apart from the state’s caretaker committee consisting of statutory members of the party and led by Aguma as declared by the court.
He said, “The so-called inauguration on December 13 of local government chapters of Amaechi Political Group (APG) by an impostor Mr. Isaac Ogbobula has nothing to do with the All Progressives Congress APC in Rivers State.
“For emphasis, the inauguration is that of an aggrieved set of people within the APC in Rivers state consisting followers of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation.
“The National Executive Committee of the APC during the last NEC meeting announced the dissolution of all existing structures of the Party from Wards, Local Government, State, Zonal and National levels and directed that all existing structures should now function as Caretaker Committees.
“It is on record that the APC has no existing structures in Rivers state at all levels apart from the State Caretaker Committee led by Rt. Hon. Igo Aguma made up of statutory members whose Chairmanship as declared and the Court and still subsisting.”
Wechie said there were pending appeals up to the Supreme Court on the leadership of the party in Rivers and none of the cases had upturned the subsisting judgement of the court that declared Aguma as the acting caretaker committee chairman of the APC in Rivers.
He said, “It is important to note that the desperate actions of Isaac Ogbobula and the Amaechi Political group is only aimed at misleading the unsuspecting Public and a section of the APC who are not well informed on the true position of things.
“Isaac Ogbobula knows that he lacks the political pedigree and legitimacy to be the Chairman of APC in Rivers state. His actions best qualify him as a stooge and appendage of the godfather of APC Rivers, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi whose glory is done away with, now living in that same past glory that can only out to destroy our Party.
“At best, the charade was a gathering of renegades left in the expired Amaechi Political Group.
“For the records, the purported resolution by NEC has no binding effect on Rivers State because APC already had a legitimate caretaker committee chaired by Rt. Hon. Igo Aguma as declared by the Court and so there was nothing to convert since there was no elected structure in place.
“The purported resolution by NEC was that the existing elected structures of the Party be converted to Caretaker Committees and this was already in place in Rivers State APC.
“It is also pertinent to remind everyone that this was the same route that that party took at the dictates of the godfather of the state chapter, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, making it impossible for our dear party to field candidates for elective offices in the party in our dear state during the 2019 General Election which dashed the hopes of the candidates and party faithful towards the realization of his vow to destroy APC in the state.”
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Kwankwaso Issues Fresh Directive to Supporters as Kano Governor, Lawmakers Defect to APC
Kwankwaso Issues Fresh Directive to Supporters as Kano Governor, Lawmakers Defect to APC
Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and founder of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a fresh directive to his supporters following the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and several lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kwankwaso urged his loyalists across Kano State to remain calm, disciplined, and committed to the ideals of the movement, describing the defections as a political development that should not weaken the party’s grassroots base. He advised supporters facing pressure to defect to exercise caution and strategic patience, stressing that long-term political goals must not be sacrificed for short-term advantages.
The directive comes amid reports that the governor, alongside members of the Kano State House of Assembly, federal lawmakers, and several local government officials, has resigned from the NNPP to join the ruling APC, a move that has triggered a major political realignment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Kwankwaso and NNPP leaders have alleged that some of the defections were carried out under political pressure, a claim that has further heightened tensions between the NNPP leadership and the Kano State Government. The party insists that the defections do not reflect the true strength of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, which it says remains deeply rooted among the electorate.
While the APC has welcomed the new entrants, political analysts note that defections do not automatically translate into voter support, particularly in Kano, where Kwankwaso continues to command significant grassroots influence.
The NNPP has also dismissed claims that Kwankwaso endorsed or approved the defections, reiterating that the moves are personal decisions and do not represent the position of the party or its national leader.
As political maneuvering intensifies, attention is now focused on how both parties will consolidate their positions in Kano as preparations for the next election cycle gather momentum.
Kwankwaso Issues Fresh Directive to Supporters as Kano Governor, Lawmakers Defect to APC
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Mass Defection: Kano Governor, 8 Reps, 21 Assembly Members Leave NNPP
Mass Defection: Kano Governor, 8 Reps, 21 Assembly Members Leave NNPP
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), leading a sweeping political realignment that has seen eight members of the House of Representatives and 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly also withdraw their membership from the party.
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The governor’s resignation, communicated through a formal letter to NNPP leaders, follows weeks of speculation over growing internal crises, leadership disputes, and legal challenges within the party. Several local government chairmen and grassroots party structures across Kano State are reported to have defected alongside the governor.
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In his letter, Governor Yusuf thanked NNPP members for their support during the 2023 election cycle but said persistent factional conflicts had weakened the party’s cohesion and effectiveness, making it difficult to sustain governance and political stability in the state.
Political sources say the governor and the defecting lawmakers are expected to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming days, a move that would significantly alter the political balance in Kano State and the wider North-West region.
Observers describe the mass defection as one of the biggest setbacks for the NNPP since the 2023 general elections, raising fresh concerns about the party’s future relevance as political actors begin positioning ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle.
The development adds to a growing wave of cross-party defections in Nigerian politics, underscoring intensifying competition and realignment as parties consolidate power ahead of future elections.
Mass Defection: Kano Governor, 8 Reps, 21 Assembly Members Leave NNPP
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Fayose Reveals Alleged Details of Tinubu‑Makinde Meeting
Fayose Reveals Alleged Details of Tinubu‑Makinde Meeting
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has released a controversial account of the recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, igniting fresh debate in Nigerian politics.
Fayose claimed that Makinde did not meet the president alone but was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, which he described as a “lack of courage” to face Tinubu independently. According to Fayose, President Tinubu emphasized that the discussion would focus strictly on official governance matters affecting Oyo State, refusing to engage on political grievances or upcoming electoral support.
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The former governor also alleged that Tinubu made it clear he was not seeking Makinde’s political backing for the 2027 elections, reaffirming his support for allies within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and leaving Makinde’s political future firmly with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In response, Governor Makinde reiterated his commitment to the PDP, stressing the importance of bipartisan cooperation for national development while dismissing speculation about defecting to the APC.
Fayose’s account has sparked a national conversation on political dynamics, federal influence, and party loyalty, particularly within the context of the PDP’s internal disputes and preparations for the 2027 general elections. As of now, neither the Presidency nor Governor Makinde has officially commented on Fayose’s revelations.
Fayose Reveals Alleged Details of Tinubu‑Makinde Meeting
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