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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.

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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

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.

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.

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“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.”

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:

Ben Ayade

George Akume

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Basheer Lado

Rilwan Akanbi

Barnabas Gemade​​​​

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Grace Bent

Binta Masi Garba

Ayogu Eze

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Andy Uba

Ibrahim Ida

Olorunnimbe Mamora​​

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Anthony Adeniyi​​​

Ganiyu Solomon​​​

Gbenga Obadara​​​

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Gbenga Kaka​​​

Musiliu Obanikoro​​​

Arise Ayo​​​​

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Felix Kolawole Bajomo​​

Hassain Mudashiru​​​

Domingo Obende​​​

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Wilson Ake​​​​

Ita Enang​​​​

Heineken Lokpobiri​​

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Clever Ikisikpo

Ita Giwa

Ibrahim Musa​​​

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Alex Kadiri​​​​

Ocheja Emma Dangana

Jibriu Wowo

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Isa Maina

Mohammed Ohiare​​

Abubakar Sodangi

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Joseph Akaagerger​​

Jack Tilley Gyado​​​

Abubakar Tutare​​​

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Bello Tukur​​​​

Ahmed Barata​​​​

Abba Aji​​​​​

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Mohammed A. Mohammed​​

Umar Idris​​​​​

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Adamu Talba​​​​

Sidi Ali​​​​​

Timothy Adudu​​​​

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Ishaq Adebayo Salman​​​

Akin Odunsi​​​​​

Seye Ogunlewe​​​​​

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Fatima Raji Rasaki​​​

Lanre Tejuoso​​​​

Nkechi Nwaogu​​​​

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Margery Chuba Okadigbo

Mohammed Saleh​​​

Sani Kanba​​​​​

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Abubakar Abdullahi Naamo​​

Danladi Sankara

Mohammed Ibrahim​

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Sola Adeyeye

Anthony Agbo​​​

Ikechukwu Obior

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Chris Adighije​​​

Emma Anosike​​​​

Jalo Zarami

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Alkali Jajere

Oladipo Odujinrin

Mohammed Alkali

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Sunday Ogbuoji

Abu Ibrahim

Bello Maitama

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Saddiq Yar’adua

Jide Omoworare

Anthony Manzo

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Aminu Inuwa

Magnus Abeh

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Anambra guber: Soludo Raises Alarm, Alledges Plot By APC To Manipulate Election

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Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the forthcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State.

He also warned candidates from Anambra South vying for the governorship seat against destabilizing the state’s political balance.

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The governor made the allegation while speaking at a massive All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) rally held at Ekwulobia Urban Stadium on Saturday. He stated that Anambra is “too big for charlatans” and must not be distracted by what he described as impostors and unserious aspirants.

He vowed that “street urchins won’t govern a state that produced Zik, Nwafor Orizu, Ojukwu, Achebe,” as he rallied party faithful in Aguata Local Government Area of the state.

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Soludo dismissed as deceitful the promises made by some candidates to serve only one term, insisting that such individuals require “psychiatric evaluation.”

Anambra doesn’t need street urchins as governor. This is the state that produced the likes of Zik of Africa, Dr. Nwafor Orizu, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and Prof. Chinua Achebe, among others. It is too big for charlatans,” he declared.

He further alleged that some candidates were merely using their campaigns to extort money from unsuspecting businessmen and the public. According to him, the achievements of his administration over the past four years justify his bid for a second term.

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In a renewed call for peace, Soludo again offered amnesty to armed groups hiding in the forests, urging them to surrender and embrace rehabilitation or face the full weight of the law.

READ ALSO:Any Politician Promising Single Term Needs Psychiatric Test – Soludo

Visibly impressed by the turnout at the rally, the governor noted that he had not yet officially launched his campaign but was humbled by the support.

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He revealed that the rally was entirely organized and funded by party members determined to see him re-elected.

The rally, which took place on August 2, 2025, endorsed Soludo for a second term in office and adopted Chief Emma Nwachukwu as APGA’s candidate for the Anambra South senatorial by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025.

READ ALSO:Soludo Wins ‘Governor of the Year’ For Transformation of Anambra

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It drew an impressive crowd of party loyalists, traditional rulers, community leaders, and political stakeholders.

Also in attendance were the APGA National Chairman, state and local government executives, and former Deputy Governor, Dame Virgy Etiaba.

In a show of solidarity, APGA stakeholders in Anambra South presented a N100 million donation to support the governor’s campaign. Traditional rulers in the senatorial district also honoured Soludo with the “Olu Atuegwu” chieftaincy title — a title that has already been conferred on him in Anambra North and Central, respectively.

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Edo LG Poll: My Ambition Driven By Commitment To Fast-track Grassroot Development – Aspirant

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As local government election in Edo State draws nearer, a chairmanship position aspirant in Ovia South West Local Government Council, Kelvin Omoruyi, said he’s driven by his commitment to fast-track grassroot development in the area.

Omoruyi, who spoke on his aspiration while fielding questions from journalists in Benin, said governance at the grassroot must be felt, stressing that it remains the closest to the people.

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He added that Ovia South West is endowed with agricultural potential that requires the right leadership to harness it for the benefit of the people and the state.

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Omoruyi, who is vying on the platform of the All Progress Congress, APC, noted that if given the party’s ticket and eventually won the chairmanship seat, his administration will focus on peoples oriented programmes.

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He lauded the developmental trajectory of Governor Monday Okpehbolo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa in setting the state on the path of progress after many years of bad and retrogressive governance.

The young entrepreneur and grass root mobilizer said his seven points agenda will focus on rehabilitation and grading of rural roads to link wards; installation of solar power, education and youth empowerment, renovation of dilapidated primary and secondary schools, agricultural and local economy, women and grassroot empowerment among others.

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He said, “Basically, my mission is improving the overall well-being of our people through purposeful and value driven and people oriented programmes and project.

“Since I understand the yearnings of our people, I deem it fit to come out and offer myself for service of my people and contribute my quota.

“My blue print is to bring governance closer to the people because politics is about the grassroot. Also to make the people understand that governance is about them.

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“I understand that politics is very local, and that has been my driving force for vying for the position of the Executive Chairman,” he said.

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Any Politician Promising Single Term Needs Psychiatric Test – Soludo

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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has slammed politicians promising to serve only one term in office.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said any politician pledging to serve only one term in office needs to undergo a psychiatric test.

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Soludo stated this on Saturday during a political rally held in Anambra South in support of his second-term ambition.

The governor questioned the logic behind such a promise, insisting that the Nigerian Constitution allows elected public officials to serve two terms, not just one.

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“How can anybody with a functioning brain say that? Do you think you’re speaking to fools?

“You come to people and say you will do only one term, any politician who says that must be sent to a psychiatric home because the person must have some mental problem,” Soludo said.

This is coming a month after Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State called for a single-term tenure of six years.

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Also, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said he is willing to accept a one-term presidency in the spirit of equity and zoning.

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He stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, July 6.

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The former Governor of Anambra State said four years is enough for any serious and sincere leader to make an impact.

He said, “One term is enough to establish that good governance is possible, and if they can impact negatively on us for just two years, why won’t someone achieve a lot in four years?

READ ALSO:Anambra Guber: No Competition, Other Candidates Just Raising Funds – Soludo

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“It’s also to respect the gentleman’s agreement of zoning, which has been a stabilising factor even though it’s not in our constitution.

“I don’t need a day more than four years. I will show the direction of good governance. In two years, there has been maximum damage.

“Two years can change it in a good direction. People want to get up and see a president who cares and shows compassion.”

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