2023: APC Governors To Meet As Buhari, Members Raise Fears Over Convention

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January 8, 2022

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Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform will meet on Sunday to discuss the party’s national convention ahead of 2023.

Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong made the disclosure on Friday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Lalong told reporters that the crisis in the party would be resolved, assuring that the convention will hold despite doubts.

The Northern Governors Forum Chairman confirmed deliberating the event with the Nigerian leader.

Lalong revealed that Buhari raised fears over the convention but remains committed to the scheduled date.

“When a convention is coming, there are fears here and there. Some people will tell you it will work, it will not work.

“There is already a notice that all the governors are meeting on Sunday. By Sunday, we will tell you when we’re doing the convention.

“We said we’re going to it in February and we are still working for the convention, except things change from another angle.

“These are things that the President was raising his fears about, but we’ve given him assurances that nothing will stop us from having a peaceful election.”

Lalong said since the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and others accomplished theirs, the APC will carry out its own successfully.

He dismissed concerns about threats of legal actions, noting that some court proceedings have been settled out of court.

The governor added that the party must not wait to resolve all court processes before the convention as machinery for resolution afterwards are in place.

One of the vocal voices against the postponement is Salihu Lukman, Director-General, APC Governors Forum.

In a letter to the Chairman and Kebbi Governor, Atiku Bagudu, he warned that any attempt to tamper with the date means gambling with the party’s future.

The memo which was copied Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, APC leader, Bola Tinubu and others, accused Caretaker Chairman, Governor Mai Buni, of trying to shift the convention.

Lukman informed Bagudu that some members of the CECPC are alleging that they are only shadow Caretaker, the actual members are Governors.

“Once things go wrong with the party, the Governors and especially the leadership of the Forum will be damaged politically.

“More worrisome is the fact that we would have all succeeded, both leaders and members, to have contributed to damaging the political credentials of President Muhammadu Buhari beyond.”

Lukman said if the February 5 gathering will take place, a letter of notice must get to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by January 15.

The DG advised Buni and the CECPC to “honourably resign” because they do not appear ready and willing to organize the convention.

(DAILY POST)

PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.