Politics

APC Suspends Ex-Reps Minority Whip, 10 Others In Edo

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3 years ago

April 3, 2023

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The executives All Progressives Congress, APC, in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State have suspended no fewer than eleven (11) chieftains of the party over alleged anti-party activities.

Among those suspended are Hon. Samson Osagie, a former member of the Federal House of Representatives and minority whip; Hon. Rolland Alari; Bar. Felix Alari; Mr. Simon Uduogie; Mrs. Esohe Idemudia and Hon. Samson R. Osagie.

Others are Mr. Monday Guobadia, Mr. Nelson Gomez Ise, Mr. Festus Iyekeoretin, Hon. Jolly lyekeoretin, Mr. Evans Ozabor and Mr. William Amadi

Their suspension was contained in a letter titled ‘Notice Of Suspension Of Hon. Samson R. Osagie, Hon. Roland Alari and Others’ and signed by the party Chairman in the local government, Osawe Osayemwenre, and 17 other executives and addressed to the state chairman of the party, Col. David Imuse, (Rtd.)

The letter read: “Following compelling petitions of anti party activities, factionalisation, absenteeism from party meetings and internal sabotage in the just concluded general elections “from some party stakeholders at our disposal, we wish to covey the suspension of the under-listed persons from the All Progressives Congress, Uhunmwode LGA Chapter.

“We urge you to apply your good office in ratifying this suspension to avoid their interference with the process of investigation,

“We have named a 3-man disciplinary committee to be Chaired by Prof. David Osifo, with Dr. Washington Osifo and Barr. Dan Ogbegie as Secretary and Member respectively”.

But in a swift reaction, Hon. Samson Osagie described his suspension as “Laughable and a gross violation of Article 21 of APC Constitution”

According to him, “the news of my suspension from APC was broken to me by a responsible journalist who sought to hear from me.

“First, the said suspension purportedly carried out by a group of people, some of who have denied knowledge as their signatures were taken from an attendance list of a previous meeting is not only laughable but a gross violation of Article 21 of the Party Constitution and my fundamental rights guaranteed under Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution 1999(as amended)

“Not only are their omnibus allegations unfounded, they are spurious and totally untrue.”

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JUST IN: Former APC National Youth Leader Dumps Party

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10 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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Sadiq Abubakar, a former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader has announced his decision to dump the ruling party.

Abubakar who disclosed this in an interview with Newsmen in Bauchi on Wednesday, explained that his decision was unconnected with the hardship faced by many Nigerian homes due to difficult policies and programmes by the APC.

According to him, the move was also driven by an objective of securing free and fair victory in future election primaries so as to continue to serve the people with strength and integrity.

He stated that his decision followed a series of consultations with family, friends, political associates and stakeholders saying this was after a careful reflection on recent developments within the party structure and internal arrangements.

“It is high time to adopt a party with a more clear vision and the compassion to help the common man.

“The APC processes are not working, the party is not just and fair. I’m leaving the party because there is no fairness in the electoral processes of the party as well as the consensus.

“And I know that they are not going to be fair in the forthcoming primaries but they will only use the power of incumbency.

“Also, what the party is doing to every family is becoming something else as it’s becoming too hard to put a three square meal on the table,” he said.

The Former APC National Youth Leader however, affirmed that he would soon reveal the new political party of his destination in no distant time.

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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”