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PDP, APC will struggle to secure 15,000 votes in Kano says Kwankwaso

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2 months ago

December 27, 2024

As preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has announced a bold plan to reduce the All Progressives Congress (APC) to a mere shadow of its former self in Kano State.

Kwankwaso stated that his party would work tirelessly to ensure that the ruling APC secures fewer than 15,000 votes in the state by the 2027 elections, much like the NNPP’s success in relegating the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to a meager 15,000 votes in the 2023 elections.

The former governor of Kano made this declaration while addressing delegates from the Kano North senatorial district at his Miller Road Mansion in Kano. He acknowledged the hard work and dedication of his party during the 2023 elections, which saw the PDP struggling to gain support despite its long-standing presence in the state. Notably, the NNPP achieved this feat despite being a relatively new political force with a late start to its campaign.

Kwankwaso emphasized that the next goal is to strip the APC of its influence in the state. “Now, it’s time to diminish APC’s influence. We will work tirelessly to ensure their votes are reduced to less than 15,000 in Kano by 2027,” he declared.

He stressed the importance of grassroots mobilization and dedicated efforts from all party members to solidify the NNPP’s standing as a dominant political entity in Kano and across the nation. Kwankwaso urged his supporters to stay focused on their mission and deliver results that would guarantee the success of the NNPP in future elections.

During the visit, Abdul Bichi, the leader of the NNPP delegates, spoke to the media, explaining that the purpose of the visit was to reaffirm their loyalty to Kwankwaso and to sever ties with former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi. Abdul confirmed that they had distanced themselves from Dr. Bichi since his removal from office.

“We were once supporters of the former SSG, and we hail from the same constituency. But since his departure from the government, we have chosen to align ourselves fully with Kwankwaso. We are here today to renew our loyalty to him and confirm that we are not leaving the party, nor are we following the former SSG,” Abdul stated.

The rift with Dr. Bichi arose after he was accused of leading a faction advocating for Governor Abba Yusuf to assert greater control over the government, allegedly against Kwankwaso’s influence. This internal conflict led to Bichi’s suspension from the party and the subsequent loss of his position as SSG. While the government cited health reasons for his removal, the internal dispute was widely viewed as the true cause of his ouster.

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BREAKING: Ex- Lagos guber candidate Jandor dumps PDP

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5 hours ago

March 3, 2025

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Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The 2023 Lagos governorship candidate made the announcement on Monday during a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos.

While he did not disclose his next political move, JANDOR assured that he would make his intentions known in the coming months.

His departure from the PDP comes with the backing of his supporters across the 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Lagos State.

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UPDATED: Present 2025 Budget in the next 48hrs, Rivers Assembly tells embattled Fubara

Published

6 hours ago

March 3, 2025

Naijablitznews

… Assembly insists on no account should Rivers people suffer

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given embattled Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the House.

Also, Fubara was encouraged to act fast and do the needful to stop unnecessary suffering by Rivers people over the stoppage of federal allocations to the state.

See details below:
The Rivers House of Assembly on the 3rd day of March 2025, amongst other matters deliberated on Judgements of
the Supreme Court in Suits numbers- SC/Cy/1174/2024 and sC/CV/1105/2024 delivered on the 28h day of
February 2025 and resolved as follows:

“That pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court in Suit no.: sc/CV/1174/2024 for the stoppage of
Statutory Federal allocations to the Rivers State Government and haltíng of spending from the
Consolidated Revenue Fund of Rivers State pending the passage of an Appropriation Bill, you are
requested to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House in line with the provisions of the 1999
Constitution as amended.

“That the House expects you to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill within 48 hours.

“That since the Supreme Court in the judgement delivered in Suit no.: SC/CV/1105/20
0/2024 nullified the
Rivers State Local Government Elections of 5th October 2024 for non-compliance with the
Electoral Act among other reasons, the House would soon commence the process of amending the
Rivers State Local Government Law No. 5 of 2018 and the Rivers State Independent Electoral
Commission Law No. 2 of 2018 so that they can be in tandem with the Electoral Act and pave the way
for the commencement of plans for fresh Local Government elections in the State.

That your attention should be drawn to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended; the Rivers
State Local Government (Amendment) Law, 2023 as well as the Judgement of the Supreme Court in
Suit No.: Sc/cv/343/2024 that prohibits the administration of Local Governments by HLGA’S or any
other persons other than democratically elected officials.

That the House would proceed on a 12- week recess as from Friday 7th March 2025 but Standing
Committees would be expected to continue statutory functions.

“Please be informed that our resolutions are geared towards a quick fix to the current financial quagmire
occasioned by the absence of an Appropriatíon Law for Rivers State.

“We do not want Rivers State people to
suffer.

“We, therefore, urge you to act fast and do the needful in the best interest of the good people of Rivers
State.