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Edo APC: Crisis threatens Oshiomhole’s battle against estranged Godson, Obaseki
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Adams Oshiomhole, the leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, is poised to confront his former godson, Godwin Obaseki, in the struggle for the control of the state’s political machinery.
However, the unfolding drama surrounding the primary election in the state may thwart Mr Oshiomhole’s plans in the latest supremacy battle with Obaseki.
Recall that the APC held a primary election to select the APC governorship candidate for the September election.
However, the primary has produced three candidates as different groups declared separate candidates – namely, Dennis Idahosa, Anamero Dekeri, and Monday Okpebholo.
Oshiomhole, who was outmaneuvered during the 2020 governorship election by Obaseki, endorsed Idahosa for the governorship ticket, with the support of the party’s national leadership led by Umar Ganduje and the APC governors.
Idahosa, a 43-year-old member of the House of Representatives, representing Ovia South/West-Ovia North/East Federal Constituency, is believed to have the backing of his former colleague in the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, the powerful Chief of Staff to the President.
Oshiomhole chose Idahosa because he is from Edo South, the senatorial district with the highest voting population in the state, despite the agitation for a power shift to Edo Central.
Idahosa hails from the same senatorial district as the incumbent governor, who is set to complete his eight-year tenure in office.
Many within the state believe that Edo South holds 60 percent of the total votes in the state, although this claim has faced challenges.
There are indications that Obaseki is supporting the former managing director of Sterling Bank, Asue Ighodalo, from Edo Central Senatorial District.
Oshiomhole is gearing up for a showdown of Edo South versus Edo Central to regain control of the state.
But the emergence of Okpebholo through a parallel primary has changed the dynamics of the permutation.
The candidate, who represents Edo Central Senatorial District, is basing his aspiration on “equity and fairness” because his district is yet to produce a governor since the brief stint of Oserheimen Osunbor from 2007-2008.
Insiders within the camp of the senator told DAILY POST that several meetings were held with other aspirants in the race on the “Edo Central” agenda, with the agenda gaining the support of Ize-Iyamu.
“Senator had a meeting with Ize-Iyamu and was able to convince him on the principle of the rotation of power and the need for a shift to Edo Central to get the opportunity,” Rafat Abdulkareem, one of the associates of Okpebholo, stated.
She said many of the old associates of Oshiomhole also backed the candidacy of the Edo Central lawmaker because they are concerned about the possibility of Edo South having 16 years in power.
Facing a Rivers Experience
Aside from the political permutations, the party may experience a situation similar to the 2019 Rivers State, where the APC was banned from presenting candidates for any election following post-primary election litigation.
Anticipating a situation like Rivers, the National Working Committee of the party invalidated the pronouncement of Idahosa as the candidate and also removed Governor Hope Uzodinma as the chairman of the primary election Committee.
Insiders told DAILY POST that the party was trying to prevent the occurrence of situations like Rivers and Zamfara states with the series of actions taken so far.
It was learnt that Oshiomhole still sees Idahosa as the only pathway to winning the governorship election because Edo Central has very few votes.
The former governor is banking on using Idahosa to deliver Edo South to complement the votes from Edo North, a stronghold of the APC.
While the NWC was meeting, Oshiomhole met with President Bola Tinubu, and after the meeting, he told journalists that the president did not insist on rotation, using Kogi and Benue as examples.
Today, Thursday, the party will be concluding the primary, and the outcome may decide if it’s going to be a proxy war between Oshiomole and Obaseki.
Women from Taraba Central have thrown their weight behind Senator Haruna Manu, Governor Agbu Kefas, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was made at a gathering in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, led by the women’s leader, Hon. Rose Somaliya.
Speaking at the event, Somaliya said the APC administration had made significant progress in addressing development challenges across the country, arguing that the party’s leaders deserved continued support ahead of the 2027 polls.
She said the women were backing the APC candidates because of what she described as visible development initiatives and the need for continuity in governance.
Representing Senator Haruna Manu, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Muslim Aruwa, thanked the women for their support and confidence in the APC leadership.
Aruwa highlighted what he described as Senator Manu’s developmental contributions to Taraba Central, as well as Governor Kefas’ efforts across the state.
He urged the women to sustain their support and mobilisation as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.
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2027: “You Cannot Stop Us From Entering Your States” — Kwankwaso Warns Governors, Says Nigeria Is Bigger Than Any Election
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, 2027 vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned governors against attempting to prevent him and other opposition leaders from entering their states to campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso said governors who believe they can stop opposition candidates from visiting their states are making a serious mistake, stressing that political leaders should not use their positions to restrict legitimate political activities.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate said Nigeria must remain bigger than any election or administration, suggesting that political contests should not be allowed to undermine the country’s unity or democratic process.
His comments come as the NDC intensifies its political activities and outreach ahead of the 2027 elections, with the party seeking support across different parts of the country.
Kwankwaso, who is running alongside Peter Obi on the NDC ticket, has in recent weeks been involved in political consultations and engagements across northern states as the opposition party builds its campaign structure.
The former Kano State governor said attempts by state governors to restrict opposition movements would not stop the party from engaging Nigerians and presenting its political message across the country.
He stressed that every political party and candidate should be given the opportunity to meet voters, explain their programmes and seek support without unnecessary restrictions or intimidation.
Kwankwaso’s warning adds to growing political tension ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties increasingly challenging the influence of incumbent governors and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the states.
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Sagir Saleh, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Saleh, who served as deputy governor during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda, formally resigned his membership of the APC in a letter.
His resignation comes as efforts to settle disagreements among party members following the 2027 primary elections continue.
His departure is coming alongside those of other prominent APC members, including former two-time governorship aspirant Bala Jibrin and Sunusi Kunde, an associate of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate.
The affected members have raised concerns about the conduct of the party’s internal affairs, with some accusing the leadership of unfair treatment and alleged imposition of candidates during the primary process.
Saleh submitted his resignation to the APC chairman of Katagum Local Government Area through the chairman of Matsango Ward in Azare.
He gave personal reasons for his decision but did not disclose further details.
Jibrin, who previously served as National Auditor of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change and later sought the APC governorship ticket in Bauchi, also resigned from the party in a letter dated August 31, 2026.
His exit followed his opposition to the emergence of former Bauchi Governor Muhammad Abubakar as the APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Jibrin had criticised the primary process and questioned the way the candidate emerged.
Kunde also left the APC in August, submitting his resignation to the party chairman of Beti Ward in Misau Local Government Area.
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