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South-south APC endorses Tinubu for second term
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south-south geo-political zone have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.
The south-south leaders including Progressives Governors Forum spoke in Benin City at an APC’s stakeholders interactive session.
Those that spoke at the event were Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, Hon. Minister for Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, spoke on behalf of the Progressive Governors’ Forum.
Others at the event were former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, APC National Woman Leader, Mary Idele Alile; amongst others.
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu said the re-election of President Tinubu was already a settled matter.
He said Edo State would deliver the maximum number of votes for President Tinubu.
Former Governor Oshiomhole said Nigerians needed to be reminded of the state of the country before emergence of Tinubu as president.
He said there was more transparency in revenue collection and allocation disbursement under President Tinubu.
The former Edo Governor stated that President Tinubu carried out a revolutionary reform that must be of
interest to the country’s small-scale businessmen and women.
He said Nigerians only hear
of reform of taxes but never knew how such policy would benefit them.
“The President has now decided that if your turnover is less than 50 million Naira, you should be exempted from paying tax.
“That for me is important. You don’t donate blood from somebody who is sick to go and inject to somebody else
who is sick. You end up killing two people. Tinubu says the poor should be exempted from taxation.”
On his part, Monday Okpebholo insisted that hia projects would move Edo people to deliver the 2.5 million votes he promised to deliver to President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The Edo Governor said he has taken construction to rural areas that were largely abandoned by the past administration.
He said “We have a president with capacity that is making the money available for us to work, he has embarked on critical reforms for the country Nigeria, things that you think are difficult, he is taking decisions on them
“When I said we are going to deliver 2.5 million votes for the president by 2027, I mean it but I heard the three men left in the PDP saying how and I replied that how will it not happen when I am already working on it. For instance, I am tarring roads where the former PDP governor comes from.
“For eight years, he could not tar the roads in his community. I am expecting total votes from them, there are eight communities there and he did not tar any road there for eight years. Their own son did not step his feet in their community but I was there to campaign and I told them I will come and do the roads and today we are doing the roads.
“We are able to do all these things because of the support we are getting from the president. Such a man, how do we pay him back, it is by making sure that by 2027 we support him. We have said that in Edo state, our 2.5 million votes are settled.
“When he was campaigning, I was also campaigning to go to the senate, nobody gave him a chance, they sized everything, they withdrew money from circulation, they made petrol unavailable, it is only the air that is created by God that they could not withdraw from him, there was nothing sizeable to frustrate him that they did not seize but he is there and he is releasing everything and you say he will not have that vote, he must have it. I love my president with all my heart and we will vote for him with all our hearts, wherever he goes we will go.”
A former National Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hajiya Maria Waziri, has left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State.
Waziri made her decision public on Monday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where she arrived with a group of her supporters to formally register with the APC.
She was received by the state governor, Nasir Idris, who praised her move and described it as coming at the right time for the party and the state.
The governor assured Waziri and those who came with her that they would be fully accepted into the APC without discrimination.
Idris said the ruling party remained open to all politicians who were ready to contribute to the development of Kebbi State.
He added that his administration would continue to focus on projects and policies that improve the lives of residents, regardless of their political background.
The governor also spoke about his personal relationship with Waziri, noting that he was familiar with her experience and political strength and believed she would add value to the party and the state.
The APC chairman in Kebbi State, Abubakar Kana-Zuru, also welcomed the former PDP leader and her supporters.
He assured them that they would enjoy equal rights and opportunities within the party, just like other members.
Kana-Zuru pointed to the achievements of the current administration in the state and said Waziri’s decision to join the APC showed confidence in the direction of the government.
Speaking on her decision, Waziri explained that her move was influenced by the performance of the APC-led government in Kebbi State and at the national level. She noted that this was her first time changing political parties in about 20 years.
She said she had spent most of her political life in opposition and chose to remain there until now, but recent developments in governance convinced her to take a new path.
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said the candidacy of former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, in the 2027 governorship election will make the party’s electoral victory seamless in the state.
The party members made this declaration during the South-South APC Lagos State Women Forum PVC Sensitisation Exercise and APC e-Registration Mobilisation held in Ikorodu area of the state that was propelled by the Tinubu – Ambode Support Group.
The party faithful, women leaders, and grassroots mobilizers had gathered at the event to strengthen the party’s base and encourage wider political participation.
In her address at the event, group women leader, Mrs. Justina Osara, emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Governor Ambode remained symbols of purposeful leadership, visionary governance, and people-oriented administration.
Osara noted that Ambode’s track record in office speaks volumes, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, public service reforms, and inclusive governance.
According to her, Ambode’s re-emergence on the political stage would bring renewed confidence, unity, and strategic direction to APC, especially at the grassroots level where his policies and projects positively impacted ordinary citizens.
She commended women leaders from the South-South community for their commitment to democratic participation through PVC sensitisation and active involvement in the APC e-registration process, describing them as the backbone of grassroots mobilisation and a critical force in shaping electoral success.
Speakers at the event described former Governor Ambode as a leader who listens, delivers, and prioritizes the welfare of the people, and further described him as a bridge-builder, a technocrat with a human face, and a dependable political asset whose leadership style aligns with the aspirations of party members and the general populace.
They concluded by assuring APC members that with renewed mobilisation, unity, and the strategic inclusion of experienced leaders like Ambode, the party stands on a stronger footing to achieve greater electoral victories and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Lagos State and beyond.
They urged all members, especially women and youth, to continue participating actively in PVC registration, party e-registration, and grassroots mobilisation, stressing that collective effort was key to securing a more prosperous future for the APC.
The Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 has proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, with Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso.
Speaking in Kano on Friday, the leader of the group, Abba Gwale, stated that as loyal supporters of Senator Kwankwaso, they found it necessary to appeal to Nigerians to support the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, describing it as a chance to rescue the nation from its current challenges.
‘As Kwankwaso supporters and loyalists, we have proposed and thrown our weight behind the joint presidential ticket, especially with Peter Obi, in any of the political parties. The current political trajectory has shown where the tide is shifting.
‘If the duo gets a mandate in the upcoming election, Nigeria will be a better place. For real, we’re tired of insecurity, hunger, and starvation.
‘We want a political alliance to bring together Obi’s strong support base in the South and Kwankwaso’s formidable support in the North, creating a powerful coalition that could potentially shake up the political landscape. With this partnership, the duo is poised to give the ruling party a run for their money.
‘At the heart of this alliance is a shared ambition to wrestle power from the ruling APC and bring about meaningful change to Nigeria. Both Obi and Kwankwaso have consistently emphasised their commitment to assisting the common man in Nigeria, and their partnership is seen as a key step towards achieving this goal’, he said.
Gwale, who hails from the same constituency as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, further explained that the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket is banking on a wave of popular discontent with the current administration, adding that their message of hope and change is resonating with many Nigerians. He added that with their combined strength, they are emerging as a formidable challenger to the ruling party.
‘As 2027 approaches, all eyes are on the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance to see how they will capitalise on this momentum and translate it into votes. One thing is certain — the duo is determined to shake things up and bring about a new era of politics in Nigeria’, Gwale added.
On Kwankwaso’s alleged demands for a significant number of positions from the ruling APC as part of joining the party, Gwale noted that if there were anything like that, it should be seen as outrageous, given the calibre of the former governor.
According to him, Kwankwaso has presented the best demands that can cater to the needs of his supporters and party members across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
‘Supporters of Kwankwaso cut across every divide, especially among ordinary Nigerians who are living from hand to mouth’, Gwale added.
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