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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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2 shot dead, 2 others injured as gunmen invade APC meeting (Daily Post Nigeria)

Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed two persons believed to be members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State. The incident reportedly.

DAILY POST was reliably informed that the APC meeting was going on late Friday in the community when the gunmen stormed the venue and opened fire. The incident reportedly occurred in Mkpuma Akataka Community in the Izzi Local Government Area of the State. Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed two persons believed to be members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi 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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Aggrieved APC chieftains declare support for PDP governorship ... (Premium Times)

Some aggrieved chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State have endorsed the candidacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ...

Good journalism costs a lot of money. The leader of Enugu State will be elected by citizens of Enugu. “Leadership of the people of Enugu State should not be based on party. “It is significant that today’s endorsement of Peter Mbah for 11 March 2023 gubernatorial election transcends partisan boundaries. Earlier this month, the aggrieved APC chieftains in the state under the aegis of “Concerned Enugu State APC” besieged the APC national secretariat in Abuja demanding the payment of the convention allowances to the tune of $1.5 million by the party’s leadership in the state. The former APC chairman in the state lauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for keeping faith with the promise to pick the party’s governorship candidate from Enugu East District in line with the existing zoning arrangement in the state.

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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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2023: Labour Party structure collapses in Jigawa as all candidates ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The gubernatorial candidates of the Labour Party in Jigawa State, Tsoho Garba and all the party's National Assembly candidates have decamped to the APC.

“So from today, all of us and our political allies have joined the APC and we vow to work for its success at the national and state level in the coming general election” ” The gubernatorial candidates of the Labour Party in Jigawa State, Tsoho Garba and all the party’s National Assembly candidates have decamped to the APC.

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Najatu Muhammad, Tinubu lead campaigner, dumps APC - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

Najatu Muhammad of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dumped the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

“Nigerians must be aware of the severity of their situation after the dismal failures of leadership the country has experienced over the years. I am committed to supporting individuals that are truly interested in addressing the root causes of our challenges as a nation. Such challenges require the consolidated efforts of competent and patriotic leadership across every level of governance. I have come to the realization that my values and beliefs no longer align with party politics. “It has been a great honour working with you to contribute towards the building of our dear nation. I am by this letter also informing you of my resignation as the Director of the Civil Society directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council of the APC.

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Tinubu's campaign director, Najatu Muhammad dumps APC (Vanguard)

By Biodun Busari. The All Progressive Congress (APC) Director of the Civil Society of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Najatu Muhammad has left the ...

Nigerians must be aware of the consequences of their decisions and their choices. “We all recognize that Nigeria is facing many challenges, including insecurity, poverty, inequality, and lack of access to basic services. I am committed to supporting individuals that are truly interested in addressing the root causes of our challenges as a nation.

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Naj'atu Muhammad resigns from APC, says political parties in the ... (TheCable)

Naj'atu Muhammad, a former senator representing Kano central, has resigned her membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

I believe that all Nigerians deserve the opportunity to live a life of dignity, security and opportunity.” “Such challenges require the consolidated efforts of competent and patriotic leadership across every level of governance. “Nigerians must be aware of the consequences of their decisions and their choices.

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Tinubu's Campaign Director Dumps APC (Leadership Newspaper)

With about 35 days to the 2023 presidential election, the Director of the Civil Society Directorate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential.

It has been a great honour working with you to contribute towards the building of our dear nation,” her letter partly reads. “I am by this letter also informing you of my resignation as the Director of the Civil Society directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council of the APC. “I am writing to you to intimate you of my resignation from the All Progressive Congress (APC).

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Keyamo reacts as Jigawa LP governorship candidate Garba joins APC (Daily Post Nigeria)

Festus Keyamo, the spokesman for the presidential campaign council of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the defection of Labour.

[decamped to the APC](https://dailypost.ng/2023/01/21/2023-labour-party-structure-collapses-in-jigawa-as-all-candidates-defect-to-apc/) on Friday. Garba said the state LP chairman and virtually all other party executives across the 27 local government areas of the state had joined the mass exodus to APC. [Politics](https://dailypost.ng/politics/)

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Member APC Presidential Campaign, Hajia Naja'atu resigns (Vanguard)

Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja. Political activist and a director in the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council PCC, Hajia Naja'atu Bala Muhammad ...

“I am committed to supporting individuals that are truly interested in addressing the root causes of our challenges. While she regretted the wave of insecurity, poverty, inequality, and lack of access to basic services in the country, she advised Nigerians to “beware of the consequences of their decisions and their choices”. According to her, political platforms in Nigeria have no ideological differences and are “robes that politicians wear to serve their personal needs and interests”.

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BREAKING: After Discarding Aisha Buhari, Kano APC Chieftain ... (The Whistler NG)

Najatu Muhammad, a former staunch supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the February 25.

I believe that all Nigerians deserve the opportunity to live a life of dignity, security and I believe that diversity is one of our greatest strengths and that by working Despite many challenges, we remain resolute to overcome them and create a more prosperous, stable, and just society. “We all recognize that Nigeria is facing many challenges, including insecurity, poverty, inequality, and lack of access to basic services. “It has been a great honour working with you to contribute towards the building of our dear nation. I have come to the realization that my values and beliefs no longer align with party politics.

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Najatu Mohammed dumps Tinubu, resigns from APC (Peoples Gazette)

Ms Mohammed also resigned from the APC presidential council campaign, where she had been the director of civil society engagement. Her resignation was ...

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Tinubu Presidential Campaign Director, Najatu Muhammad Quits ... (SaharaReporters.com)

She announced her resignation in a letter dated January 19, 2023 and addressed to Senator Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the APC.

“Nigerians must be aware of the severity of their situation after the dismal failures of leadership the country has experienced over the years. I am committed to supporting individuals that are truly interested in addressing the root causes of our challenges as a nation. Such challenges require the consolidated efforts of competent and patriotic leadership across every level of governance. I have come to the realization that my values and beliefs no longer align with party politics. I am by this letter also informing you of my resignation as the Director of the Civil Society directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council of the APC. “It has been a great honour working with you to contribute towards the building of our dear nation.

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Rivers Community Dismisses Police Report Over Explosion At APC ... (Leadership Newspaper)

The people of Rumuwoji Community in Port Harcourt City local government area of Rivers State have dismissed the report by the police that it was a ...

“Members of the community belong to different political parties including APC and PDP. Of course, they are free to belong to any political party of their choice. But some of them were not comfortable because they are PDP members.

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Defection: Kogi APC wants Ajaokuta Rep's allowances stopped (Daily Trust)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has asked the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to stop the constituency.

Lawal Muhammadu Idirisu defected to New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) where he emerged as the flag bearer on the 20th day of May 2022, respect of 2023 General Elections for House of Representatives, Ajaokuta Federal Constituency before the expiration of the period for which the current House of Representatives was elected. Lawal Muhammadu Idirisu automatically lost his seat at the House of Representatives as a member representing the good people of Ajaokuta Federal Constituency having regards to section 68 (1) (g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Suit No. Usman, in a letter to the speaker, urged Gbajabiamila to declare Idirisu’s seat vacant pursuant to his defection from the APC as contained in Section 68(1) (G) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

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