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2027: APC Govs Tip Uzodimma As Next Senate President
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Ahead of the ward congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), governors have commenced a covert move to take total control of the party’s structures nationwide.
The move, it was gathered, is aimed at laying a solid foundation for the control of the party machinery preparatory to the installation of the chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum and Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the next President of the 11th Senate of the Federal Republic.
Their objective, it was gathered, is the control of the 11th Senate upon its inauguration in June 2027.
Uzodimma, who was elected to a second term in office in November 2023, it was learnt, plans to pick the senatorial nomination form as a sitting governor, since the law does not bar him from contesting any position while in office.
The source, who said deliberations on the plan were still unfolding, stated that the option available to the governor is to resign as governor and focus on securing the Senate presidency with the backing of his colleagues if he wins the senatorial race.
The source, however, noted that the plan will depend largely on the president’s endorsement and on allowing the governors to determine the leadership of the next National Assembly.
But Uzodimma, in response to inquiries from LEADERSHIP, said that although he was not aware of the moves by his colleagues, he received the prophecy of becoming the next Senate President with an open mind.
Reacting through the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Oguwike Nwachuku, the Imo governor said the move by his colleagues shows the cordial relationship that exists within their fold.
Recall that Uzodimma, on return to the Senate, would be regarded as a ranking senator, having served from 2011 to 2019 before contesting and winning the governorship seat.
Since 2007, the Senate has become the next political destination of governors who have served out their constitutionally required eight-year tenure.
However, a credible presidential source confided in LEADERSHIP that the move was “a way of having a subtle inroad to prepare the ground for their chairman. Most outgoing governors who are serving their second and final terms have secured an understanding with the national leadership of the party and even Mr President to go to the Senate.”
However, as of the time of going to press, it could not be independently confirmed whether President Bola Tinubu had okayed the APC governors’ move to largely decide the National Assembly candidates that will emerge from their states.
The source continued, “For the Imo governor, he is not the one bent on getting there, but his colleagues are the ones encouraging him to do so and they are not relenting; they are pressing hard and using proxies to mount pressure on Mr President and even the national leadership of the party to allow them (governors) to have an unfettered privilege to handpick their preferred choices for both Senate and House of Representatives leadership.
“For now, no one is sure of the exact direction, but it appears they have some issues along the line because they have been told that National Assembly members will work directly with Mr President and that they should focus on their State Assemblies.
“It’s not as if Mr President does not have a good working relationship with them, but you know that in politics, there is no finality on any issue because we had a terrible experience during the Tax Reforms Bills where governors, especially many from a section of the country, dictated to their National Assembly members where to stand. So taking such a risk of handing over the National Assembly tickets to the governors to decide is out of it,” the source said.
I received the Senate President’s prophecy – Uzodimma
Reacting through his media adviser, Nwachuku, the governor said he was not aware that APC governors were rooting for him to be Senate President after his tenure as governor ended.
He said, “You have just informed me; however, I receive this prophecy with an open mind. This is good tidings. If my colleagues are thinking about me in this respect, this goes to show the level of cordial relationship among us, and I commend their sense of reasoning.”
The governor added, “The feelings are relative; everyone feels elated when mentioned in a good light.”
Reacting to claims by governors that they are hijacking the party, Uzodimma said the APC is about to kick-start the process of party congresses and primaries, stressing that the focus is on conducting credible and transparent exercises.
The governor said he is not aware that the process has been hijacked by governors, adding that the APC is a disciplined party with rules and regulations.
“We are working assiduously for credible and transparent primaries and congresses. When we get to the bridge, we will cross it,” he said.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has drawn attention to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
The fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters and messages offering cheap forfeited vehicles for sale on auction.
The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam. The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.
No official of the Agency has the mandate to privately offer, allocate, or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals. Vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are strictly auctioned through public processes managed by appointed, government-registered auctioneers. Any legitimate auction exercise is widely publicized in national dailies and through the Agency’s official channels, in line with established legal and public procurement guidelines.
Members of the public are strongly urged to discountenance, ignore, and report any such private letters, text messages, or social media offers claiming to originate from Barrister Shadrach Haruna or any other NDLEA official.
The NDLEA remains committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations. Do not fall victim to these criminal elements. If you are approached with such fraudulent offers, please report immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or via our official communication channels.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has picked Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The party disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its flag bearer.
The group said the party had already completed its presidential nomination process in line with its constitution and the Electoral Act, adding that Uba emerged as the recognized candidate after all required procedures were concluded.
The faction also disowned the National Working Committee headed by former Senate President David Mark, saying it has no constitutional or legal authority to act on behalf of the party.
It maintained that the recognized leadership of the ADC remains in charge of the party’s affairs.
According to the statement released on Wednesday, the clarification became necessary to stop attempts to create confusion about the party’s position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said the ADC had not entered into any alliance, merger or coalition with any political party.
added that the party remains independent and intends to contest the elections with its own structure, manifesto and leadership.
The faction said it believes Uba has the experience, character and capacity to lead the country if elected in 2027.
It also warned Atiku against presenting himself as the ADC’s presidential candidate, saying such a claim is false and could mislead party members and the public.
The group added that the ADC would not allow its platform to be used by politicians pursuing personal ambitions or by coalition groups seeking to take over the party’s structure.
It said every constitutional and legal step would be taken to protect the party from what it described as unauthorised use of its name and platform.
The faction also dismissed reports suggesting that there were plans to stop the ADC from participating in the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission and the country’s electoral process.
It said the party is preparing to present candidates for the presidency, governorships, National Assembly, state assemblies and local government elections across the country.
Three brothers have appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in Swaziland on a murder charge following the brutal de@th of their mother’s boyfriend.
The accused, Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23, all from the Hholoshini area in Eswatini’s Hhohho Region, are alleged to have fatally assaulted Njabulo Ngwenya on June 28, 2026.
According to police, the brothers att@cked Ngwenya with bricks, stones, sticks, open hands, and kicks to different parts of his body. Investigators allege the assa¥lt was motivated by the brothers’ belief that Ngwenya was having a relationship with their biological mother.
Court records state that the incident was reported after Sibongile Motsa, also from Hholoshini, informed police that she discovered her son, Njabulo Ngwenya, lying deed inside her sister’s house at about 1 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
The matter came before Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati during the trio’s initial court appearance.
The three defendants have been remanded in custody until July 10, 2026, pending committal of the case to the High Court for further proceedings.
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