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Ondo PDP group slams Ibadan convention, says party has been ‘sold out’
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A group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, the Kick Against Deceit (KADec), has condemned the weekend convention of the opposition party held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
It expressed deep concern over the future of the PDP, likening the convention to “the last sips from its cup,” similar to the biblical “Last Supper” taken by Christ and His disciples.
In a statement on Sunday signed by its Protem Director, Hon. Bamidele Ojo, KADec said, “As the Last Supper commemorated Jesus’ last meal with His disciples before His betrayal, the Ibadan convention symbolised the last cash out by those who have betrayed and sold the soul of the party to the highest bidders.”
The group warned that the once-vibrant political platform might never recover, stressing that “this time around, the deep betrayal came from the core leaders of the party.”
KADec argued that if the party had not been “irretrievably sold,” organisers of the Ibadan convention would have postponed the event to address the numerous challenges confronting the PDP, including multiple court judgments, the absence of several state chapters, and the non-attendance of notable party leaders.
While noting that the National Convention is the highest decision-making organ of the PDP, the group questioned the validity of the Ibadan Convention and the legitimacy of any resolutions reportedly reached at the event.
The group faulted the decision to proceed with the gathering despite the withdrawal of the National Organizing Committee Chairman, H.E. Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri, which it said cast serious doubt on the morality, validity, and credibility of the process.”
It added that the rejection of key decisions by some governors at the convention further undermined unity within the party and exposed the PDP to avoidable public ridicule.”
KADec also cautioned those behind what it called the “last cash out” at the Ibadan convention to remember the fate of Judas Iscariot, warning that similar consequences await those who allegedly betrayed the party for personal gain.
It described the convention as nothing short of a “funeral ceremony” for the PDP in Ibadan.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has revealed the real reason behind its decision to endorse President Bola Tinubu for the the 2027 general elections.
National Chairman, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, attributed the decision to party policy and conviction while appearing on Channels tv program on Friday.
Ezeokenwa said, “Well, I think there are a lot of thinking that went into that policy. Like I always say, it is a policy, or it is a decision that was fuelled by both policy and conviction.
“Policy in the sense that this is what was started some years ago, precisely in 2010-2011, when the party deemed it fit at that point to adopt the presidential candidacy of the then president Goodluck Jonathan.
“The party has not steered away from that particular policy. That policy is still intact.
“Then, the next one is conviction, in the sense that the the party believes that the president is steering the country in the right direction.
“Given the needed reforms that the president has orchestrated, which probably aligns with the progressive agenda of APGA, is in the best interest of the party for the party to adopt the candidacy of President Bola Tinubu.”
Recall that APGA on Wednesday endorsed President Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 general elections.
In a rare political development that has sent shockwaves through Sokoto State, the Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, Isa Kalanjeni, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and simultaneously stepped down from his elected position as council chairman.
The twin resignations were contained in two separate letters made available to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday.
In a letter dated May 5, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Kalanjeni Ward in Tangaza Local Government, Kalanjeni announced his immediate departure from the ruling party.
I wish to formally inform you of my decision to resign from the APC with immediate effect. This decision is borne out of purely personal reasons. I appreciate the opportunity given to me to be part of the party.”
Resignation from Office
In a separate letter dated July 7, 2026, addressed to the Secretary to the Sokoto State Government and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kalanjeni formally resigned as Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area with immediate effect.
Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, effective immediately from today.”
Reasons Cited
The embattled chairman explained that the “difficult decision” followed extensive consultations with family, political associates, and community stakeholders.
He also cited administrative constraints, stating:
“Due to recent unavoidable administrative challenges, I find that I am no longer able to execute the responsibilities of this office to the high standard expected of me.”
Despite the abrupt exit, Kalanjeni expressed appreciation to the people of the council:
“I am incredibly grateful to the electorate, the council’s legislative arm, and the entire staff for the privilege and opportunity to serve our people. I wish the incoming leadership and administration continued success.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on course to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections.
A senior member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage, with the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate expected to be uploaded by the middle of the week.
“We are progressing smoothly with the uploading of the details of our National Assembly candidates,” the source said.
“We hope that on or before next Wednesday, we shall upload the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate. We are completely sure of meeting the July 11 deadline for uploading all our candidates on the INEC portal.”
Checks at the APC’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department at the Muhammadu Buhari House headquarters in Abuja on Sunday indicated that the party’s technical team has continued to interface with the INEC portal without disruption.
Sources in the department said the details of most principal officers of the 10th National Assembly and several serving lawmakers had already been uploaded.
They added that the details of four serving governors — AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State — had also been uploaded to the INEC portal.
The race to meet the deadline followed a review of the party’s primary elections. The APC recently submitted a revised list of candidates to INEC after the NWC removed six senatorial and 19 House of Representatives candidates who had earlier emerged from the party’s May primaries.
The changes affected constituencies in Abia, Kogi, Taraba, Benue, Ebonyi, Ondo, Kaduna, Niger and Kwara states and followed the recommendations of the party’s Primary Election Appeal Committee.
The revised list was forwarded to INEC in a letter jointly signed by APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the party received more than 700 petitions from aggrieved members after the conclusion of its primaries.
“The party received over 700 petitions from aggrieved members following the conclusion of our shadow elections,” Morka said.
He declined to state when the final list of candidates would be released publicly, saying the party’s immediate focus was to ensure compliance with INEC’s nomination requirements.
“Our absolute immediate priority right now is ensuring that our designated candidates properly complete and return their Form EC9 nomination documents for upload ahead of the strict INEC deadline, rather than focusing on the public release of the list,” he said.
Despite the changes made by the appeal committee, the final list submitted to INEC retained many of the party’s leading figures, including four serving governors who secured the party’s tickets to contest Senate seats in the 2027 general elections.
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