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Furore over Rivers APC rally violence (Vanguard)

Police rules out explosion, political undertone …Blames incident on conflict over sharing of N200,000 venue fee …APC insists PDP masterminded alleged twin ...

“Our independent investigation shows that neither the current Chairman of Port Harcourt City LG nor his predecessor in office named by the APC was anywhere near the venue of the rally. The force has explained that no other political party came anywhere near the venue of the APC rally. “The Police in Rivers State has already issued a clarification. No amount of name calling can change the truth, intimidate the PDP or deceive the people. “These high crimes are happening against the promises of Commissioner of Police, CP, Okon Effiong Okon on assumption of duty October last year because the CP has not walked his talk. “The hoodlums who came ostensibly to harm Lucky, if they had met him, stabbed and left his relatives: Miss Veronica Wariboko (F) and Mrs Silver Patrick Noah (F) critically injured. A follow-up attack on the family house in the Diobu of Mr. The Deputy Commissioner, Operations, Police Area Commander Port Harcourt, O/C SIB and DPO Mile 1 Diobu, were on ground to intervene and restore peace and security at the venue. Their intention was to disrupt the Rally. The other faction that didn’t benefit from the sharing insisted the venue would not be used until they were given their share of the money. “Incidentally, he shared the money to only the Chiefs and members of his faction. SP Grace Iringe-koko, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Rivers Command, in preliminary report stated, “Before commencement of the rally, internal crisis within the community over which faction controls the Playing Ground/Town Hall reared its ugly head.

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'Explosion': Rivers APC rally none of PDP's business, says Wike (TheCable)

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not responsible for the explosion that occurred at the rally of the All ...

“If you know you are not prepared for the election, go home and rest. They went and paid money when they knew the community was small. They now said it is PDP.

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Dynamite explosion meant to stop APC rally in Rivers - Tonye Cole ... (Daily Trust)

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Cole, has said that the dynamite explosion...

We calmed them and asked them to sit down. We had to stop them. They asked us to go elsewhere, but we refused.

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APC commends Gov Ikpeazu for approving Abia stadium for ... (Vanguard)

The main opposition All Progressive Congress, APC, in Abia State, has commended Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for approving ...

Enough is enough, and he will make the commitment but we need to support him so we can boldly demand for our share in the end”. Charles Okoro (retd.), who made the commendation at a press conference Friday in Umuahia, said the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would storm the state with other members of his team to “preach the APC gospel”. The main opposition All Progressive Congress, APC, in Abia State, has commended Gov.

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Rivers APC, PDP disagree over explosion at rally (The Punch)

The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party of masterminding the attack on its rally in Port Harcourt on ...

“The Force (police) has explained that no other political party came anywhere near the venue of the APC rally. “You see, we are a peaceful political party. “But he (CP) denied a costly bomb attack on innocent and unarmed citizens of Rivers State.

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APC campaign in Delta now people-led liberation movement, say ... (Guardian)

Deputy Senate President and Delta All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the State Chairman of the party, ...

Friday Osanebi, running mate to Senator Omo-Agege, said the huge support the APC campaign has received is an indication that the people were angry and want a change. State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, reiterated that the APC governorship campaign was already a peoples movement. I want to thank them for the honour and support. “I want to thank Chief Andy Osawota, the pioneer executive secretary of DESOPADEC, Chief Pius Odioko Ovbije, aka POC, Professor Innocent Ojefia and others. Victor Ochei, among other leaders, for rising to the challenge to position APC for victory in Delta State. He saluted the founding leader of the party in Delta, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, for providing leadership and ensuring unity.

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G5 govs confused, says ex-APC spokesperson (The Punch)

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena, has described the five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party's ...

The less-performing governors are the worst for it because the electorate won’t listen to them on election day. “Again, the new innovations as introduced by INEC, if religiously followed, is another challenge for those who think they can sway the votes. Again if they change their minds and work for Atiku, and (God forbid) PDP wins after all they have told Nigerians; they will still be treated like pariahs.

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Akan Udofia: Akwa Ibom APC group hails Appeal Court judgement (Vanguard)

congratulates Akan Udofia over victory. By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo. A socio-political group of tthe All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum, ...

“ADF commends Obong Akan Udofia and celebrates his resilience in the face of prevailing odds that could have unsettled any fly by night politician. Akan Udofia, as its gubernatorial candidate for the March 2023 poll. The statement reads in part :”Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum, ADF, is pleased with the outcome of the Court of Appeal in the long drawn legal battle in the APC governorship candidate which finally pronounced Obong Akan Udofia as the duly nominated candidate of APC in the forthcoming election.

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S'Court restores Akpabio as A'Ibom APC senatorial candidate (The Punch)

The Supreme Court on Friday restored former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godwin Akpabio, as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Akwa ...

Nwite also ordered INEC to publish Akpabio’s name as APC senatorial candidate for Akwa Ibom North/West Senatorial District in 2023, stating that the commission acted illegally by refusing to accept and publish the former governor’s name when it was submitted to it by the APC as its candidate. It would be recalled that the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal had on November 14, 2022, set aside the judgment of Federal High Court Abuja, removing Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. The judgement was on an appeal filed by Akpabio challenging the judgement of the Court of Appeal Abuja, which set aside his victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

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Abia APC Set For Mega Presidential Rally (Leadership Newspaper)

The chairman of Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Rally Campaign, Major-General Charles Okoro, has said the party is set for a mega.

And this is the most reason the state should also have an APC government. “I am optimistic that Tinubu will win the election. But, with my military background and experience we will be up to the task,” he noted.

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APC campaign in Delta now a liberation movement, say Omo-Agege ... (Vanguard)

Deputy Senate President and Delta All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the State Chairman of the party, Elder ...

Friday Osanebi, the running mate to Senator Omo-Agege, said the huge support the APC campaign has received is an indication that the people were angry and want a change. State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, reiterated that the APC governorship campaign was already a people’s movement. In a goodwill message, Isiokolo-born U.S.-based Professor and Lawyer, Dr Felix O. He saluted the founding leader of the party in Delta, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, for providing leadership and ensuring unity. Victor Ochei, among other leaders, for rising to the challenge to position APC for victory in Delta State. I want to thank them for their honour and support.

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Court nullifies suit against Rivers APC gov candidate - Punch ... (The Punch)

An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has struck out a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party against the governorship candidate of the All ...

“The parties have the constitutional right of appeal up to the Supreme Court. “But that will be dependent on after they have seen the judgements and then they make a decision, which way to go. “They just read the conclusion.

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APC, PDP bicker over explosion at Port Harcourt rally (Guardian)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State have strongly disagreed over the explosion that ...

“Without a shred of doubt, the source and principal stimulus of these streak of savage attacks and political banditry on the APC and other opposition parties in Rivers State is the governor himself. “These people in the APC are very desperate. Reacting, the PDP campaign spokesman said: “The police in Rivers State have already issued a clarification. “To be specific, the hoodlums who sought to invade our rally but met resistance from our youths were led by the Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Council, Allwell Ihunda, and a former Mayor of that council, Victor Ihunwo. “We have insisted, and continue to insist, on issue based campaigns. We believe that everyone has a right to campaign.

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G-5 governors confused, inconsequential, APC chieftain claims (Guardian)

As the 2023 general election draws closer, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Yekini Nabena, has said that the presidential ...

The less performing governors are the worst for it because the electorate won’t listen to them on election day. “If they support our party and we win in the February presidential election, our members won’t see the G-5 governors as an ally to be trusted. The APC national leaders should do more to ensure genuine reconciliation across board,” Nabena said. “I will call on our leaders to bring more people on board. The same treatment will befall them in Labour Party. As the 2023 general election draws closer, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr.

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Wike, Makinde confused, can't sway victory – Ex-APC spokesman (The Punch)

Former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena, has described the five Peoples Democratic Party's governors as a bunch ...

The less performing governors are the worst for it because the electorate won’t listen to them on election day. Therefore, give or take, these governors are losers in waiting. “We have heard all manner of things.

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Why G-5 govs can't sway election victory for Tinubu – APC ex ... (Daily Trust)

A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena, has said the party would not trust the aggrieved G-5 ...

Less-performing governors are the worst for it because the electorate won’t listen to them on election day. The G-5 governors led by Wike have decided not to work for Atiku until the PDP’s national chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, resigns and the position taken to the South. “I will advise those who are still waiting on the G-5 governors to shift their attention to the real voters because they won’t be at the polling unit on the election day.”

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Yusuf Tsoho, Jigawa LP guber candidate, defects to APC (TheCable)

Yusuf Tsoho, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Jigawa is said to have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kila quoted Tsoho as citing APC’s qualities for championing the yearnings and aspirations of the electorate as his reasons for joining the party. The media adviser quoted Abubakar as saying that Tsoho and his supporters would be accorded every right enjoyed by the old members of the party. Marke said the APC aligns more closely with his values and beliefs, adding that he would be able to serve his constituents better under his new party.

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Ahead of Tinubu's visit, Jigawa Labour Party governorship ... (Premium Times)

He said all the defectors will be officially received by the APC presidential candidate, Mr Tinubu on Saturday.

Good journalism costs a lot of money. He also accused him of not recruiting civil servants. He accused Mr Badaru of destroying the state and local governments’ contributory pension scheme.

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APC faction endorses Mba, Enugu PDP guber candidate (Vanguard)

By Dennis Agbo. A faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu state led by former President of the Senate, Chief Ken Nnamani has endorsed the ...

I’m yet to see any party that will come and beat PDP in Enugu State,” Nwobodo said. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi recalled that he was at the Oganiru Enugu East rally last year, where he assured that equity, justice and dialogue would take preeminence. There is peace in Enugu courtesy of your administration. Ben Nwoye, and their supporters who spoke at the rally, saying that they were sent by Senate Ken Nnamani and other members of their party. Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Peter Mbah, as their preferred candidate for the March 11 Governorship election in the state.

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C'River: APC's infusion of groundbreaking ceremonies in campaign ... (Vanguard)

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in Cross River, Sen. Sandy Onor who was reacting to the itinerary released by the APC said the current ...

“You are going to do groundbreaking of the Ukelle road that Sen. For almost 8 years you said you had no money so what’s the drama about? The Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in Cross River, Sen.

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Two APC members shot dead in Ebonyi (Vanguard)

By Peter Okutu. Report reaching Vanguard has it that unknown gunmen, Friday struck in a community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and killed ...

Two persons were confirmed dead while two others were said to be receiving treatment at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. The gunmen, who were said to be two in number reportedly operated on a motorcycle. Report reaching Vanguard has it that unknown gunmen, Friday struck in a community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and killed two persons suspected to be members of the All Progressive Congress, APC in the State.

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Ebubeagu commander, two APC members killed in Ebonyi - Punch ... (The Punch)

Gunmen on Friday night killed two members of the All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State. The killing of the APC members reportedly took place in Mkpuma ...

The source said, “Charles Nwankwo is Ebubeagu Commander in Ogboji Ward, Ezza North LGA. Meanwhile, gunmen have attacked and killed one Charles Nwankwo, who is the Commander of Ebubeagu at Ogboji Ward, in the Ezza North Local Government Area, of the state. The killing of the APC members reportedly took place in Mkpuma Akpatakpa community in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state.

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