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Ondo Reps Aspirant, Adeyeri Dumps APC, Gives Reason

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3 years ago

September 6, 2022

An aspirant for Akoko South-West/South-East federal constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kunle Adeyeri, has resigned his membership of the party.

Adeyeri noted he ceased to be a member of the APC so as not to be a party to what he described as “unconstitutionality and arbitrariness oscillating in the party.”

The party chieftain disclosed his resignation to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

In his letter of resignation, he said “Let me commence by thanking profusely, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Party State Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin and other big guns who are piloting the affairs of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the Sunshine State, for the honour and privilege to be a member.

“After carefully musing and given to introspection on my exit from the APC, the afterglow gave me further impetus to tender my resignation letter as a Bonafede member of our great party effective from 12th July 2022 and for proper documentation in line with the party guide line and as enshrined in constitution of federal republic of Nigeria.

“My foray into politics was a clean slate. I joined the party a few years back, sequel to overwhelming pressures piled by patriotic citizenry who earnestly implored me to join the Akoko South West & Akoko South East Federal Constituency race under the platform of APC.

“I strongly believed that the uncompromised denizens met with me after painstakingly tracing some certain trajectories which also validated their optimism that the aforementioned Federal Constituency needed a quality representative at the green chamber. I acceded to their request with the unfettered alacrity to make my clime another bastion of development.

“Undoubtedly, I saw the future farther than others and my unrestrained readiness to serve spurred me to astronomically contribute to the party already wallowing in the deep sea of retrogression. I changed the unsympathetic narratives by embarking on series of overt empowerments aimed at revitalizing and repositioning the party.

“Since I was passionate and, simultaneously confounded as to the urgent steps to be taken in order to safe the sinking ship; without loitering, I established a think-tank, chiefly qualified political pundits. Afterwards, I espoused their recommendations purposely for the rejuvenation of APC. Forthwith, I started with the extension of electricity from St. Patrick College to Police Area Command in Iwaro-Oka. Residents were confined to surprise when I also extended electricity from Otalokija to Etioro in Supare Akoko.

“Again, I gave out a transformer to Agbadotun community and I also distributed motorcycles and other items to some party loyalists just for them to eke out a living amidst the abysmal living condition of Nigerians yelling for another change. The yeoman’s job, all in the name of APC, undoubtedly restored the lost confidence in members, as we recorded unprecedented turnaround with oppositions trooping to join the fold.

“Aside the lump sum given to aid some party members, I exhibited unwavering support despite the incontrovertible fact that the oppositions were lurking around, making subterranean moves to ensure I joined their parties, much to their consternation, I kept hoisting the progressive flags with the intention of promulgating the philosophical mantra of my party.

He added that: “Delving into the bitter phase which reached the boiling point, in the build up to the primary election, the friendly weather changed as I was able to demystified the conspicuous body language of the leadership of the party. Even the Man Friday sowed the discord seed just to curry favour with the emperors.

Undeterred by the sinister plot, I still hoped for a level playing field, but because of their impending but ostentatious defeat; with an audacious disregard for other aspirants, the goal post was shifted to actualize their interminable desire which was kept inside the depraved vault. Afterwards, frantic efforts to entrench chastity, also to offer the olive branch was outrightly rebuffed.

“Sadly, while other parties have purged themselves of unconstitutionality and irrational acts, the APC has domesticated those practices fraught with questionable arbitrariness.

He further said, “It is imperative to state that the party has not only failed to live up to the yearning and expectations of members, it failed to give room for capacious inclusiveness. Unequivocally, the conundrum is bottom-up.

“Be that as it may be, after due consultation with my God, my family, my supporters and the Nigerian people whom I meet in all walks of life, I, Adeyeri Stephen Kunle, hereby tender my resignation letter as a member of All Progressives Congress ( APC ) while I take time to ponder my future.

“In addition am not only leaving the party alone, being a pilot of my loyalist men all my men are going with me”

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ADC Will Take Over Aso Rock, Lagos Govt House In 2027 — Aregbesola

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2 hours ago

September 13, 2025

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The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has vowed that his party will unseat President Bola Tinubu and also take over Lagos state come 2027.

The former governor of Osun State made the pledge on Saturday, at an event where the leader of the Conscience Forum of the Labour Party (LP), Hon. Moshood Salvador, led members of the group to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The event which held in Lagos also marked the 25th anniversary of the Conscience Forum as a political group.

It had in attendance the National Secretary of the African Democratic Party, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, leadership of the ADC in Lagos state, and wards and zonal leaders of the Conscience Forum from the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 LCDAs in the state.

Addressing the new members, Aregbesola commended the leadership, executives and members of the Conscience Forum while tasking them on the need to take over the seat of power in Abuja and Lagos in 2027 general elections.

He pledged that the ADC will produce the next president of the country while charging the new intakes not to relent in their efforts to changing Nigeria for the better.

He said, “I am happy to be a part of this gathering. I am also happy to receive you into the ADC folds. We are the only one that can make it difficult to take over wherever we are if the Conscience Forum, good looking people with highly cultured leadership can organized this kind of event to make a declaration for the ADC and follow the line enunciated by the leader, surely, Alausa is a sure ticket for all of us.

“With our resolve, it won’t be difficult at all to take over the seat of power. It’s a simple strategy of one getting ten and each of the ten will equally get ten. Its operation ten over ten. Once we are able to get this done, that’s the end of it. We will surely meet at the Aso Rock Villa and produce the next president of the country. Once again, I am happy to be here and we must not relax our efforts to change Nigeria.”

Speaking on the move to the ADC, Salvador said the problems confronting the Labour Party has shown that it is not a party for the future.

He said, “Today, we are marking the 25 anniversary of the Conscience Forum and at the same time, for a wise man or people of wisdom, we look back to what you’ve achieved and look forward to what we are aiming to become. Our members were in Labour Party and the problem of the Labour Party has shown that they have lost the future. Its no more a party of the future and that is why, we have to think of where next since we have the new wave and the formation of coalition of political party, for anyone that wants something good of its members, the best is to join the coalition.

“This is not just the ADC. The ADC being the symbol of the coalition and that is why Conscience Forum, being a political group with over 400, 000 members in Lagos will have to showcase our structure including our LGA and Ward officers and so on. This is necessary for them to know the size of the group they are taking in. We chose today being our 25th anniversary to declare for the ADC so that our members will now join the ADC at their various ward levels.”

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2027: Details Of Jonathan, Peter Obi Meeting Emerge

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8 hours ago

September 13, 2025

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Details have emerged regarding the recent closed-door meeting between former President Goodluck Jonathan and former presidential candidate Peter Obi.

The two leaders are reportedly discussing strategies for a unified front in the 2027 presidential election.

The meeting took place on Thursday, with Obi disclosing insights about the engagement on his Facebook and X accounts.

The meeting was a continuation of previous conversations between the two leaders over strategies for the 2027 race.

The National Coordinator of the OBIdient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.

“They (Jonathan and Obi) have been friends for a long time. The meeting was for them to fraternise and discuss how to rescue Nigeria.

“But for us in the OBIdient Movement, it would be great if Jonathan remains the respected statesman he is known for. He has done his best as President, he is respected, and this is the time for him to support his brother,” Tanko told Daily Trust.

Tanko further alleged that some politicians were plotting to use Jonathan against Obi but maintained that the Obidient Movement would not allow such a plan to succeed.

“We are aware of such moves, but we strongly believe they will not succeed.

“Many Nigerians believe the next president should come from the South, and for fairness, the South East should get the chance. Peter Obi is the ideal candidate,” he added.

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Tinubu’s Mandate Accomplished In Rivers — Ibas

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17 hours ago

September 13, 2025

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Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has stated that the mandate given to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved” with the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots.

Ibas made the remark on Friday at Government House, Port Harcourt, during the presentation of the report on the recently concluded local government elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).

He recalled that Tinubu, on March 18, 2025, directed him to stabilise the state, re-establish its institutions, and return Rivers to full democratic governance following his appointment as sole administrator.

According to him, the successful conduct of the polls and the swearing-in of elected chairmen and councillors across the 23 local government areas marked the fulfilment of that mandate.

“Mr. President’s mandate to me was clear: to stabilise the state, create an enabling environment for the re-establishment of its institutions, and return Rivers State back to full democratic governance. With the successful conduct and swearing-in of local government chairmen and their councils, I believe we have decisively achieved the mandate that we were given,” Ibas stated.

He praised RSIEC for what he described as a credible and transparent election, noting that the exercise was free of harassment and voters freely expressed their choices.

Ibas added that the government would review the RSIEC report and issue a white paper in due course. He also commended his team, security agencies, and state officials for their contributions.

RSIEC Chairman, Dr Mike Odey, who presented the report earlier, described the election as a “historic achievement” for Rivers and the country. He stressed that it was organised, coordinated, and concluded within 30 days — an unprecedented record in Nigerian electoral history.