Tag: APC
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Frank To APC: Stop lying, Buhari has No Certificate
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has dismissed a fake news being circulated by the APC to portray General Muhammadu Buhari as having a West African School Certificate (WASC). Frank who was reacting to a media report aimed at deceiving Nigerians and also…
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Second Term: What Will I Gain If Godwin Does Not Run – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to the series of allegations against him since the reports of the rift between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State came to light. He clarified the reported dispute between him and the governor during an exclusive interview with Channels…
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David Lyon Wins Bayelsa APC Governorship Primary Election
Chief David Lyon has emerged the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the November 16 Bayelsa State Governorship election in the state. According to the results announced by the Collation Officer Senator Emmanuel Ocheja, Chief Lyon polled a total of 42,138, votes to defeat five other aspirants. Mrs Desiye Nsirim came a distant…
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Melaye: ‘APC responsible for Tribunal’s judgement’
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has described the tribunal judgement which sacked Dino Melaye as senator representing Kogi west as a distraction for his governorship ambition. Frank accused the governing APC of being responsible for the judgement which he described as miscarriage of justice, adding that…
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Jonathan: APC can’t win in Bayelsa
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State lack the political presence to win the November 16 governorship election. Jonathan, who spoke at the PDP Elders Advisory Council meeting at the Government House in Yenagoa, explained that the large number of PDP aspirants showed the party’s dominance as a preferred…
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Why my approach as APC chair is combative — Oshiomhole
The former Edo State governor, who spoke at a reception organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for the visiting Director General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Guy Ryder, said he was of the view that diplomacy would not address the challenges facing the country, adding that only an aggressive engagement can force those…
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Why we closed defence four days ahead of time, by Buhari, APC
TWO days after they opened their defence before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), President Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressives Congress (APC) closed their case yesterday. They were assigned six days to defend their case in the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the February 23 presidential election, Alhaji…
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PDP’s Petition: APC Decides Not To Call Witness At Tribunal
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has decided not to call any witness in the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Counsel to the ruling party and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, announced this during the resumed hearing of the opposition’s petition…
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Kano APC Suspends Jibrin For Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has suspended Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of House of Representatives for alleged anti-party activities. Jibrin, who is representing Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State at the House of Representative is suspended by the party for the next 12 months. According to a statement signed on Wednesday…
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APC youths express shock over Kwara ministerial nominees
Kwara North All Progressives Congress (APC) youths have expressed their shock and reservation on the recent ministerial nominees from the state. The youths regretted that none of the minsters-designate hails from their senatorial district. The youth added that “we are not in contention with the competency and merits of the nomination of Alhaji Lai Mohammed…