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2027: Makinde For President Posters Flood Kano

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8 months ago

May 22, 2025

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, campaign posters of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have surfaced in various parts of Kano, sparking speculation about his potential presidential ambition.

The posters, bearing the logo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the slogan “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027”, were prominently displayed at key locations across the ancient city, including the roundabout leading to Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), the Wappa area near the former Triumph newspaper office, and around the popular Dangi Bridge.

A youth group, the Nigeria Youths Awareness Group for Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027), has claimed responsibility for the posters.

Speaking to journalists in Kano, the National Secretary of NYAG Makinde 2027, Lawal Abdullahi, said, “Based on the political permutations for the 2027 presidential election, only Governor Seyi Makinde has the capacity to move Nigeria forward. We call on all patriotic Nigerians, regardless of political affiliation, to support him.”

Abdullahi praised Makinde’s achievements in Oyo State, describing him as a focused and people-oriented administrator. “We’ve monitored his performance and are convinced he is the kind of leader Nigeria needs. Our movement has consulted with prominent politicians and stakeholders nationwide, and we’ve received overwhelming support.”

He added that the group is expanding its campaign across Northern Nigeria. “Posters, billboards, handbills, and other campaign materials are ready. Starting next week, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, and Gombe will be flooded with the Makinde 2027 message. Other states will follow.”

Although Governor Makinde has previously dismissed speculation about his presidential ambitions, he hinted that he would declare his intentions when the time is right. “I will push my agenda when the time comes; nobody can push it for me,” he was quoted as saying.

The emergence of the posters has further fueled public speculation about his potential candidacy.

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Why We’re Impeaching Fubara — Rivers Assembly

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January 8, 2026

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has given reasons for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Major Jack, said the decision to impeach the governor and his deputy was based on their alleged persistent violation of the peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu.

Jack made the allegation during plenary on Thursday while presenting the report detailing acts of misconduct against the governor.

According to him, Governor Fubara and his deputy had repeatedly disregarded the resolutions reached during reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring stability in the state.

He accused the two leaders of running the affairs of government without commitment to transparency and good governance.

“The governor and his deputy have continued to act in a manner that undermines democratic principles and accountability,” Jack said.

He further alleged that the peace deals facilitated by President Tinubu were breached on several occasions, including agreements reached during reconciliation meetings held in December 2023 and another in 2025.

Jack insisted that the continued failure of the governor and his deputy to honour the terms of the peace accord necessitated the impeachment process currently before the Assembly.

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‘We’ll Do Everything To Stop It’ – APC Rejects Fubara’s Impeachment

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January 8, 2026

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State chapter, has vehemently rejected the move by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy.

The Assembly had earlier on Thursday commenced an impeachment process against Fubara over alleged misconduct.

The impeachment notice is expected to be issued to the governor and his deputy in the next seven days.

Reacting, the Rivers APC, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, rejected the move.

“Our position as at today on this matter is that we solemnly reject the resort to an impeachment process against our governor and his deputy.

“It will be totally untenable for our party to keep quiet when an obvious hangover from strifes that occurred within the PDP are allowed to resurface in our great party,” Darlington said.

He added that the ruling party “will do everything possible to ensure that the Government of Rivers State, which is an APC government, is not destabilized”

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Rivers Crisis: Bad People Won’t Prevail Over Us – Wike

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January 8, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says God will not allow “bad people” prevail in Rivers State.

Wike made the statement on Thursday during his ‘thank-you-visit’ to the Bonny Island area of Rivers State.

“I appreciate you because you have shown me love and shown that you are people that can be trusted.

“I have told people that I don’t believe in generalizing, if for example somebody in Bonny disappoints you, you said Bonny people are bad, that’s very wrong.

“There are different kinds of people.There are places you have armed robbers, you have good people who stay there. So you can’t say because someone is bad so everyone there is bad. That’s not it.

“The good people are more in number than the few people who want to rub us black, but God, in His infinite mercy, will not allow evil to prevail over light,” he said.

Wike’s statement is coming after the Rivers State House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.