Politics

ADC Penetrates Okpebholo’s District As Defections Strengthen Party in Edo Central

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3 weeks ago

April 19, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recorded a significant political gain in Edo Central, following a wave of defections from the district of Governor Monday Okpebholo, a development, party leaders have, described a boost to its growing strength ahead of the 2027 elections.

The defectors, drawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), were received in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area, by the ADC State Chairman, Tony Alile, alongside party leader, Kenneth Imansuagbon.

The influx, described as a strategic breakthrough, is seen as a major inroad into the governor’s political base in Edo Central.

Addressing journalists, weekend, Alile said the defection was a clear reflection of public discontent and a sign of shifting political loyalty in the region.

“This is an organic, people-driven movement. Nobody was induced to be here. The turnout speaks volumes about the frustration in the land and the desire for a credible alternative,” he said.

He added that the development signals a changing tide in Esan land.

“The political tide has shifted. If elections were held today in Esan land, ADC would emerge victorious. Even committed members of other parties are identifying with us. ADC has come to stay.”

On internal party matters, Alile acknowledged existing grievances but noted that reconciliation efforts were ongoing.

“In every contest, there are bound to be aggrieved persons. However, we have activated our conflict resolution mechanisms to bring everyone together,” he stated.

Also speaking, Imansuagbon described the mass defection as a rejection of entrenched political structures.

“Edo people have made it clear that power does not belong to a few cartels. What you are seeing here is a revolt by the people,” he said.

“We are tired of kidnapping, hunger and unemployment. The people have found a platform they believe can take them to a better future.”

The event also featured the unveiling of new aspirants, including House of Assembly hopeful, Engr. Barnabas Odion, who declared his intention to contest the Esan South East State Constituency seat under the ADC.

Odion, a former PDP member, said his decision to defect was driven by the need to address neglect and poor representation in the area.

“Esan South East has suffered neglect in infrastructure and representation. I am offering myself as a vehicle for positive change,” he said.

Party leaders reiterated their commitment to consolidating the ADC’s presence across Edo State, describing the latest defections from the governor’s district as a major boost to the party’s grassroots expansion.

Politics

APC Clears Wike Loyalists, Disqualifies All Fubara-aligned Aspirants For State Assembly

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15 hours ago

May 11, 2026

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Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the list of cleared and disqualified aspirants ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections.

According to the list, 33 aspirants were cleared to participate in the primaries, while 65 others were not cleared.

Notably, all 32 aspirants believed to be aligned with the camp of Governor Siminalayi Fubara were disqualified from the exercise.

In contrast, incumbent members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, were cleared.

In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chibike Ikenga, members who purchased the House of Assembly Expression of Interest and Nomination forms were advised to verify their status on the notice board at the party’s state secretariat located at No. 268B Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

Ikenga further stated that appeals arising from the screening outcome should be submitted through the party secretariat.

He added that the appeal process is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 12, by 10 a.m. at the party secretariat.

Meanwhile, in a report released by the screening committee, it listed several reasons for the disqualification of affected aspirants.

Among the reasons are: “Nominations by persons who are not financially up to date members of the Party, contrary to Article 9.3 of the Party Constitution, inducement and attempted bribery of Committee members, submission of unsworn affidavits, failure to present voters cards, failure to present Party membership slips or cards, conflicting dates of birth, failure to confirm payment of membership dues by nominators, irregular party membership numbers of nominators, inconsistencies in names appearing in submitted documents, insufficient nominators with required numbers which fall short of three nominations per ward, invalid affidavits that failed to disclose material particulars relating to NECO certificates.”

Politics

BREAKING: NDC Zones Presidency

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3 days ago

May 9, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single 4-year term.

The motion was moved at the National Convention of the NDC by the member representing Ogbaru Constituency of Anambra State in the 10th National Assembly, Afam Victor Ogene and was adopted by the delegates.

It was also resolved that after the four years single term, the Presidential ticket will be automatically zoned to the north.

This decision has cleared the way for the former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi and other southern aspirants to processd and purchase the presidential form of the party.

Details later…

Politics

Crisis Hits APC Govs Forum As 18 Rejects Uzodinma’s Removal

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3 days ago

May 8, 2026

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A serious crisis is currently brewing in the Progressive Governors’ Forum following the sudden removal of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as its chairman.

Reports had it earlier that a cross-section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors removed Uzodinma and installed the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, as its chairman.

Although the Director-General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, in a statement on Friday, said the reports of Uzodinma’s removal were fake and misleading, sources privy to the matter confirmed to DAILY POST that some governors met on Thursday night and removed Uzodinma.

The meeting, according to reports, was led by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and was held at the Ogun Government Lodge.

However, in a swift move to counter the decision of the Abiodun-led group, 18 other governors met behind closed doors at the Imo Lodge on Friday and passed a vote of confidence in Uzodinma.

Some of those present at the meeting included the governors of Ondo, Kaduna, Taraba, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Borno, Lagos, Kogi, Kano, Yobe, Kebbi, Benue and Jigawa states, while Nasarawa State was represented by its deputy governor.

Speaking on the unfolding events, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State said: “All of us woke up to that very unfortunate story, which was virtually in all the media in Nigeria. But the truth of the matter is that the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum is very united.

“We are stronger now than at any other time. And, of course, we are all supporting the president for what he has been doing.

“We also want to assure everyone that the APC is united, the governors are united, the forum is united, and there is no problem at all.”