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See List Of 72 Non-serving Senators Who endorsed Akpabio For Senate Presidency

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No fewer than 72 non-serving senators have endorsed former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio for the President of the 10th Senate.

Recall that the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, had earlier projected Akpabio as the next senate president.

A former senator representing Kano Central, Basheer Lado, in a press conference in Abuja on Monday, on behalf of the group expressed support for the zoning of the position of the president of the 10th senate, to the south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria

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He said, “We, in the spirit of equity, fairness, political expediency and following extensive consultations with stakeholders, hereby express our total support for the zoning of the position of the president of the 10th senate, to the south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria,” he said.

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“We also affirm our unfettered support for the position of the president of the 10th Senate who also doubles as the chairman of the national assembly to be conferred on His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON.

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He added that the position of senate president represents the third position in the hierarchy of our current democratic dispensational and that this position “carries considerable weight in discharging vital constitutional responsibilities and charting the right course for our national development.”

“It is also important that the holder of such a position enjoys the confidence and support of the party leadership and that of his peers as Senator Godswill Akpabio undoubtedly does.

“With this same spirit of fairness, we also affirm our solid support that the position of deputy president of the 10th senate is conceded to distinguished senator Barau I. Jubril, CON, representing Kano north senatorial zone, Kano state.”

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Akpabio has yet to formally declare his intention to run for the Senate presidency seat, even with the support he has received from some persons in the All Progressives Congress, APC.

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See the list of the senators here:

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Ben Ayade

George Akume

Basheer Lado

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Rilwan Akanbi

Barnabas Gemade​​​​

Grace Bent

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Binta Masi Garba

Ayogu Eze

Andy Uba

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Ibrahim Ida

Olorunnimbe Mamora​​

Anthony Adeniyi​​​

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Ganiyu Solomon​​​

Gbenga Obadara​​​

Gbenga Kaka​​​

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Musiliu Obanikoro​​​

Arise Ayo​​​​

Felix Kolawole Bajomo​​

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Hassain Mudashiru​​​

Domingo Obende​​​

Wilson Ake​​​​

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Ita Enang​​​​

Heineken Lokpobiri​​

Clever Ikisikpo

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Ita Giwa

Ibrahim Musa​​​

Alex Kadiri​​​​

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Ocheja Emma Dangana

Jibriu Wowo

Isa Maina

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Mohammed Ohiare​​

Abubakar Sodangi

Joseph Akaagerger​​

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Jack Tilley Gyado​​​

Abubakar Tutare​​​

Bello Tukur​​​​

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Ahmed Barata​​​​

Abba Aji​​​​​

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Mohammed A. Mohammed​​

Umar Idris​​​​​

Adamu Talba​​​​

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Sidi Ali​​​​​

Timothy Adudu​​​​

Ishaq Adebayo Salman​​​

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Akin Odunsi​​​​​

Seye Ogunlewe​​​​​

Fatima Raji Rasaki​​​

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Lanre Tejuoso​​​​

Nkechi Nwaogu​​​​

Margery Chuba Okadigbo

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Mohammed Saleh​​​

Sani Kanba​​​​​

Abubakar Abdullahi Naamo​​

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Danladi Sankara

Mohammed Ibrahim​

Sola Adeyeye

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Anthony Agbo​​​

Ikechukwu Obior

Chris Adighije​​​

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Emma Anosike​​​​

Jalo Zarami

Alkali Jajere

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Oladipo Odujinrin

Mohammed Alkali

Sunday Ogbuoji

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Abu Ibrahim

Bello Maitama

Saddiq Yar’adua

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Jide Omoworare

Anthony Manzo

Aminu Inuwa

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APC Explains Suspension Of Senator Gbenga Daniel

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APC Ward 4 in Sagamu says it suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel because he refused to appear and defend himself over allegations of anti-party activities.

Speaking to journalists at the ward office in Sabo, Sagamu, the Ward Secretary, Hon. Oluwole Aduroja, said he spoke for the 19-member executive committee.

He explained that their clarification was necessary after a statement issued by MJS Partners on behalf of Senator Daniel, reacting to a November 17 letter from the APC National Secretariat.

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Aduroja, who stood with the Ward Chairman, Hon. Adebayo Ismail, said the Ward Executive Committee agreed to suspend Senator Daniel because he failed to appear before a panel set up to review petitions against him.

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The petitions accused him of working against the party.

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He said the problem started during the last general elections, when Senator Daniel “acted in open defiance of the party and engaged in actions inimical to the interest of the APC and its candidates in Ogun State.”

Aduroja added that after the elections, the senator, “attempted to obstruct and frustrate the course of justice during the Election Petition Tribunal sittings through actions and interventions that were directly hostile to the interest of the APC and its candidates.”

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He said these actions remain unchallenged.

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Reacting to the position of the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Bashiru, in the November 17 letter, Aduroja insisted that the APC Constitution allows Executive Committees at all levelsward, local government, state, zonal or national to discipline any member.

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He said Article 21(5)(vii) gives the National Working Committee the power to suspend members, but does not override the powers of Executive Committees at other levels, and does not require them to seek approval from the NWC.

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He explained that “any disciplinary action taken by an Executive Council, including suspension, is subject only to appeal as outlined in Article 21(4).”

He added that nothing in the constitution makes their decision dependent on NWC review.

Aduroja said Ward 4 is committed to discipline, fairness and due process, and stressed that the suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel remains in full effect.”

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Irresponsible Of You To Blame Trump Over Rising Insecurity – ADC Blasts Tinubu’s Govt

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the Federal Government of Nigeria for blaming the wave of attacks, especially in Kebbi and Kwara States on remarks by US President Donald Trump.

Recall that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume on Wednesday, said recent statements by Trump concerning the security situation in Nigeria have emboldened violent groups across the country.

Responding to the SGF, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement said Akume’s comment was an attempt to deflect responsibility.

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According to him, it is appalling that the APC-led government suggested that insecurity in Nigeria was triggered by a statement made by a foreign president.

The ADC mouthpiece further stated that the claim amounted to a shameful abdication of responsibility and a confirmation that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is overwhelmed by the security crisis.

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He added that Nigerians had endured massacres, mass abductions and attacks on schools and places of worship for years under the APC-led government.

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Abdullahi said the situation has worsened under the current administration because of the government’s failure to respond decisively.

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“It is therefore disingenuous to blame one tweet for the state of insecurity in Nigeria,”

“Those killing Nigerians did not need to be instigated by Trump; they were already actively encouraged by a government that consistently fails to act decisively to stop the carnage, a government that is, even after nearly three years in office, still celebrating its electoral victory while the country is turned into a killing field,” he said.

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Top NNPP Mobiliser In Kano Resigns, Cites Neglect, Lack Of Recognition

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A key member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Jamilu Kabir Bichi, has resigned from the party, saying he has been consistently sidelined despite his contributions.

Kabir, who was the NNPP Director-General of the 2023 Campaign in Bichi, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 19, 2025, and addressed to the party’s ward chairman.

He described his decision as “painful yet necessary,” explaining that he and his supporters had faced neglect in the party, especially in his home community.

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He said the leadership had failed to acknowledge the sacrifice and effort of loyal members.

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“The leadership’s refusal at all levels to recognize our progressive agenda, loyalty, patience, and endurance has been deeply disheartening,” he wrote.

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Kabir also said many committed members who worked hard to build the NNPP were denied chances to serve in the party or in government after the party won elections.

According to him, this made it impossible to remain in the party.

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As a principled individual with a political vision and mission… I can no longer, in good conscience, remain in a party that compromises my values,” he stated.

He thanked his political mentor, former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Ahmad Garba Bichi, praising his patience, loyalty, and straightforwardness.

Kabir added that he would continue to practice “politics without bitterness.”

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He ended his letter with a prayer, asking Allah to guide the people of Bichi, Kano, and Nigeria, and pledged to stay committed to serving humanity.

 

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