Politics

Strong indications emerged yesterday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may be engulfed in a fresh crisis over disagreement in the zoning arrangements to be adopted for the national leadership of the ruling party ahead of the 2023 presidential and general elections. Sunday Sun gathered from a credible source in the party that following the rejection of the proposal to zone the national chairmanship position of the party to the Southeast by the party stakeholders, the governors under the auspices of APC Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) will meet in Abuja today at night to deliberate on the zoning arrangements and…

A former governor of Lagos State and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Saturday visited the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, in his Abuja residence. Mr Tinubu, believed to be nursing a presidential ambition in 2023 arrived Mr Kalu’s residence at 4:25 p.m. and left at about 6:45 p.m. He said that his meeting with the former governor of Abia “centred on the development of the country”. “We discussed the way forward for the country and this country is important and greater than any one’s personal ambition. “We have been together and concerned…

Former Governor of Lagos State and Chieftain of the All Progressive's Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has just arrived at the Aso-Villa, Abuja Home of the former Governor of Abia State and current Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Tinubu arrived at Kalu's residence at exactly 4:25 PM Both men hugged one another, exchanged cordial pleasantries and proceeded for an indoor meeting. Reports gathered that Shortly before they engaged in the meeting; Kalu expressed his gratitude to God for his speedy recovery.Tinubu, , returned to Nigeria on October 8 after spending months in London, where he underwent knee…

Anambra lawmaker rejoins PDP weeks after defecting to APC Onyebuchi Offor representing Ekwusigo Constituency at the Anambra House of Assembly has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Offor, the Minority Leader of the House, who had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on October 6, announced his return at plenary in Awka, on Thursday. He said his decision followed wide consultation with constituents and stakeholders from his area. “Two months ago, I announced my defection from PDP to APC on the floor of this House. I have tested the waters and realised that my former party PDP is…

ABIA NORTH POLITICAL ROUNDTABLE AND RECOGNITIONS AWARDS NIGHT The scene is set for Abia North Political roundtable and recognitions awards with the theme ABIA NORTH UNITED FOR PROJECTS 2023. It will be a big opportunity for Abia North Political stakeholders and key Political players to interact, strategize and cross fertilize for 2023 election especially the Governorship irrespective of our Political affiliations. The need for our people to be united in this pursuit cannot be overemphasized because there is streignth in unity. No amount of money and time spent in achieving unity and peace is wasted. The event is structured in…

Again, PDP postpones North West Zonal congress The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed the North West Zonal Congress of the party, earlier scheduled to hold on November 20. The party, in a statement issued by its National Organising Secretary, Austin Akobundu, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the NWC approved the postponement of the congress after extensive consultations. “The decision was predicated on certain unforeseen circumstances that would very likely affect the conduct of the congress. “The NWC urges all critical stakeholders, leaders and members of our party in the North West and indeed…

Arapaja Resigns as Southwest PDP Chairman The newly elected Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taofeek Arapaja has resigned his position as Chairman of the party, in the South-West. Recall that the former Oyo deputy governor was recently elected at the party’s convention that took place in Abuja. Few months ago, he had been elected Chairman of the party in the South-West at a congress that took place in Osogbo, the Osun capital. It was gathered that Arapaja would be replaced by one of the chieftains of the party from neighbouring Osun in a yet-to-be fixed…

Armed Policemen take over APC National Secretariat Dozens of armed policemen in four patrol vans have taken over the entry and exit points on Blantyre Street where the All Progressives Congress National Secretariat is located in Abuja. It was gathered on Wednesday that the policemen who were complimented by officers of the Department of State Service, are at the location to forestall a possible breakdown of law and order. Our correspondent learnt that the security officials mobilised in response to security reports about a planned protest by members of the APC against the party’s leadership over the conduct of the…

2023: Abia Group Commends Arewa Youths, Promises To Deliver 1.8m Votes For APC In Abia State If Orji Kalu Emerges APC's Presidential Candidate Abia North Peace Foundation, ANPF, has commended Nigerians especially Northern Nigerian youths for throwing their weight behind the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State was recently endorsed by different Arewa groups urging him to join the 2023 presidential race. ANPF in a statement signed by Hon. Gabriel Idika Ukairo, Deputy National Coordinator, on Wednesday in Abuja appreciated the synergy between the various zones in ensuring that…