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Nigeria’s Founding Fathers Sad Over Buhari, APC Misrule – PDP Group

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4 years ago

December 11, 2021

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A socio-political umbrella in the fold of the main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party National Comrades Forum (PDPNCF) has stated that the founding fathers of the country are cannot be happy with the current Federal Government led by the All Progressive Congress (APC) for battering the reputation of Nigeria.

The group said that they are grieved that the present APC-led administration, has foisted the populaces more poverty, hardships and sufferings, which according to him, have translated into obvious dangers and myriads of fundamental issues, ranging from security challenges, massive unemployment and economic retardation ravaging the most populous country in Africa continent.

The PDPNCF position was contained in a message congratulating the new National Executive Council members of the main opposition PDP chaired by Senator Iyorichia Ayu on their inauguration as national officers to pilot the affairs of the former ruling party especially as 2023 general elections is fast approaching.

The message was signed by the National Coordinator of the Peoples Democratic Party Comrades Forum, Comrade Anya .S Anya and the Secretary-General, Comrade Abba Mohammed Sada, and forwarded to DAILY POST on Saturday.

Continuing, the political pressure group, believed that these newly inaugurated nation officers of the opposition party will deploy all the ingredients, strategies and factors necessary to rescue the Nigerian people from the clutches of the APC misrule and rebuild the Nigerian collective dreams, vision and mission.

The PDP group further described members of the newly inaugurated National Executive Council (NEC) of the party as distinguished personalities of great capacity, doggedness, focused, determined, committed and with enormous experience cum visionary leaders.

The political organization affirmed that the new national officers of the PDP are prepared to salvage the country from underdevelopment, darkness and doom imposed on the citizenry by the APC-led administration.

The PDPNCF, however, congratulated the new PDP National Chairman, Senator Iyorichia Ayu and the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and other newly inaugurated National Electoral Council of the party.

According to the umbrella body, “We pray to the supreme creator of heavens, earth and all other elements for more strength, directions, and divine empowerment to include in abundance the wisdom and, Understanding, as the gifts of the Holy Spirit, reigns in the family of Affairs”.

Meanwhile, the newly-elected National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has hinted that the party under his leadership will focus on youths and women inclusiveness to improve the party’s fortunes in the country.

Ayu spoke in Abuja while addressing Benue delegates and PDP stakeholders at the Benue State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro after his emergence in the just-concluded National Convention of the party.

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

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4 hours 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.”

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BREAKING: APC Governors Forum Splits As Uzodimma, Abiodun Lead Rival Factions

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6 hours ago

May 8, 2026

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The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, has been factionalised.

The rival factions emerged after its chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma, was reportedly removed on Thursday.

While Uzodimma insisted that he remains PGF chairman, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq are leading a separate faction.

Another bloc within the forum has reportedly aligned behind Abiodun and AbdulRazaq.

The development, which comes amid growing political realignments within the ruling party, marks a significant crack within the ranks of APC governors ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to reports by Arise TV, details surrounding the disagreement remain unclear, but sources within the party said tensions had been building over internal leadership control and strategic positioning ahead of the next election season.

DAILY POST reports that, as of the time of filing this report, none of the factions had officially released a detailed statement on the cause of the division.

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2027: Why We Called On Goodluck Jonathan To Run For Presidency – Ohikere

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1 day ago

May 7, 2026

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Supporters of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan have explained why they marched to his office, urging him to run in the 2027 presidential election.

While addressing the Coalition for Jonathan 2027 in Abuja on Thursday, its National President, Tom Ohikere, said the group was motivated by concerns over the state of the country.

Ohikere, on behalf of the coalition, appealed to the former president to “save Nigeria from impending collapse.”

He recalled an earlier visit to Jonathan on April 8, 2026, during which the group first appealed to him to contest the 2027 election.

The coalition noted that it had yet to receive a clear response from the former president and expressed concern that he had not picked up a nomination form from any political party.

According to them, Jonathan should commit to the race, obtain a presidential nomination form from any party of his choice, and contest the election, pledging to mobilise support for him across the country.

“Last month, April 8, 2026, the Coalition for Jonathan 2027 paid a friendly visit to Your Excellency to urge you to run in the 2027 presidential election to save Nigeria from impending collapse. Though we did not meet you in person, we believe that our message was unreservedly passed on to you, as it was to the entire Nigerian people through the media.

“Since then, we have had little information as to whether you have yielded to our clarion call, as you have not yet, to our knowledge, picked up a nomination form for the presidential contest in any registered political party.

“Because of our genuine fear of a possible collapse of Nigeria, as peace and unity are now gradually eluding all of us, we decided to march to your office again today, hoping you will step out to receive us and make a statement that will gladden our hearts and the entire nation.

“We are asking you to hear our cries and contest the 2027 presidential election, sir. This mammoth crowd that came with us here today is a fragment of your supporters nationwide and represents every tribe, tongue, and religious belief in this country. We, young and old, girls and boys, men and women, are all here crying for your voice to say ‘yes’ to our request,” Ohikere said.

Recall that Jonathan had hinted at the possibility of returning to the presidential race in 2027, saying he would “consult widely” following growing calls for him to contest.

Jonathan made the remark while responding to members of the Coalition for Jonathan 2027 who marched to his office to urge him to run for president in the next general election.

“Presidential race is not a computer game, but I heard you, and I will consult widely. But the most important thing is that Nigeria should have young people who will plan for our grandchildren,” Jonathan said.