Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has debunked reports in some section of the media suggesting that he was lobbying to be made Director-General (DG) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). The Minister, who reiterated his unflinching support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said that he does not need to be the DG or even member of the President’s Campaign Council to deliver ensure that the President wins massively in Rivers State and the FCT. A report in some section of the media had listed the FCT among top party chieftains and government officials lobbying or being mentioned for the position of the APC Presidential Campaign Council DG. However, reacting through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the FCT described the report as false, saying he did not at any time discuss leadership or even membership of the Presidential Campaign Council with anyone. He said; “I am outside Nigeria, resting and relaxing after spending over 30 days, commissioning projects, flagging off new ones and inspecting ongoing ones, especially those scheduled for commissioning in December and January, next year. “When I return, our focus will be the continuous delivery of our mandate in line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and to further enhance his electoral fortune in Rivers State and the FCT. “Therefore, I do not need to be the DG or even member of the Presidential Campaign Council of Mr President’s political party to contribute my quota by ensuring that he wins handsomely in Rivers State and the FCT.”
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the political situation in the state, warning that rising tensions could threaten peace ahead of the governorship election. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday following a campaign rally in Olorunda...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu remains the only credible leadership option for Nigeria, insisting that no other potential presidential contender has demonstrated the courage or capacity to confront the country’s long-standing economic challenges. Speaking at his monthly media...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “political liability” with no electoral value in Rivers State or the wider South-South region. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Tuesday,...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Osun State governorship election after its National Campaign Council held a strategic meeting in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Hope Uzodimma, reviewed campaign plans, grassroots mobilisation, voter outreach, media engagement and election-day logistics. Proceedings were coordinated by Barau I....
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of diverting public attention from the country’s economic and security challenges by focusing its attacks on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar instead of addressing issues affecting Nigerians. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National...
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Presidential media aide Daniel Bwala has criticised comments by Cardinal John Onaiyekan on Nigeria’s economy, arguing that the Catholic cleric was expressing a political opinion rather than speaking on behalf of the entire Christian community. In a post shared on his X account on Saturday, Bwala maintained that Cardinal...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday commenced the nationwide publication of the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. Among those whose details were displayed are President Bola...
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Borno State election, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, alongside his running mate, Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of fertiliser and wrappers to 2,400 beneficiaries across the Chibok, Damboa and Gwoza Federal Constituency. The empowerment programme was facilitated...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deliberately investing in infrastructure and human capital development as part of a comprehensive strategy to transform Nigeria into a one-trillion-dollar economy. Prof. Yilwatda stated this when he...
Media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments on hunger and population growth in Nigeria, describing the President’s remarks as insensitive. In a post shared on his X account on Thursday, Ibe reacted to Tinubu’s statement that hunger...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday declared that the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections would not distract his administration from delivering ongoing infrastructure projects, insisting that President Bola Tinubu led government’s greatest campaign strategy remains its performance. “We are already...
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