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Edo Guber: Oshiomhole Chairs 256-member APC Campaign Council

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2 years ago

June 5, 2024

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The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released a 256-member State Campaign Council list, with the former state governor and Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as chairman.

A statement by Acting State Chairman of the party, Mr Jarrett Tenebe, names Senator Matthew Urhoghide as the Campaign Council Director-General (DG), and Hon. Joe Ugheoke, Campaign Council Secretary.

The statement, which was signed by Orobosa Omo-Ojo said the Director of Publicity of the campaign counci further names Hon. Petet Akpatason as Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Operations; Arc. Mike Onolememen as Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Administration.

Chief Lucky Imasuen, Hon. Odi Okogie, Hon. Abu Lawani have been designated as coordinators for Edo South, Edo Central, and Edo North, respectively.

The Campaign Council he said also has Barr. Bisi Idaomi as Director of Administration, Hon. John Osakue as Director of Operations, and Hon. Samson Osagie as Director of Contacts.

The statement names Dr. Ernest Umakhihe as Director of Finance, Hon. Orobosa Omo-Ojo as Director of Publicity and Hon. Kazeem Afegbua, handling media relations.

Strengthening the campaign’s logistics and mobilization efforts, the statement names Hon. Theo Okoh as Director of Groups, and Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon as Director of Logistics.

Hon. Razak Bello-Osagie will oversee Events and Venues, while Dr. West Idahosa will act as Director of Legal Affairs. Hon. Patrick Ikhariale will lead mobilization efforts, and General Alfred Ilogho will be responsible for conventional security.

Hon. Francis Okoyo is Director of Diaspora, Mr. Gideon Ikhine is Director of Strategy, Hon. Itohan Edokpolor is Director of Women and Market Traders, Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele is Director of Professionals, Hon. Rich Lamai is Director of Civil Society, Hon. Joe Ikpea is Director of Artisans.

Mr. John Mayaki is Director of New Media, Hon. Theo Afuda, Director of the Situation Room, and Hon. Grace Musa is Director of Special Duties. Hon. Gabriel Iduseri is Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Ekunwen Nosa is Director of Medical, and Hon. Nosa Osahon is Director of Inter-Party Relations.

“There are also Campaign Council Coordinators of three persons for each of the 18 Local Government areas that make up the state,” the APC chairman added.

Although the inauguration date for the 256-member Campaign Council has not yet been set, Tenebe said, “the composition of the council reflects a meticulous effort to ensure comprehensive representation of APC’s diverse and dedicated members.”

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JUST IN: Former APC National Youth Leader Dumps Party

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26 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.”