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Shettima, Akpabio, Abbas, others storm Enugu as Mbah, others, set to join APC

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Enugu State’s capital city is agog as all is now set for Gov. Peter Mbah and his political appointees to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday.

Mr Uche Anichukwu, the Senior Special Assistant to Mbah on External Relations, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu.

According to him, to receive Mbah into the party are the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima; President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas.

Others are the APC National Working Committee (NUC) led by the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, governors as well as ministers, federal lawmakers and appointees, among others.

Anichukwu quoted various critical segments of the state as well as Ohanaeze Ndigbo to have thrown their weight behind Mbah’s decision to move into the APC.

He said that the former Chairman of the party in the state, Mr Augustine Nnamani maintained that PDP had itself to blame for precipitating the mass exodus from the party in Enugu State.

The chairman said that the party “mistreated and betrayed the people of the South East” and Gov. Mbah by its failure to recognise Udeh-Okoye as the National Secretary in line with established tradition in the party.

“The PDP chose a few people in Abuja over and above the South East. Mbah has exited as spelt out in their region’s communique in May to leave the party if its choice was not respected,” he added.

He regretted that the crisis in the PDP and injustice to the region had cost the party one of the best performing governors presently in Nigeria and reduced the PDP from controlling the five South East states to losing everything.

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The governors aide added that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Enugu State Chapter, equally applauded Mbah, “for taking the bold step of joining the ruling APC”.

According to him, this decision is both thoughtful and timely, considering the compelling need to attract more federal government projects to Enugu State.

He said the statement signed by Ohanaeze’s Vice President General representing Enugu State, Prof. Fred Eze and the National Treasurer, Dr. Peter Aneke, the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, reiterated its commitment for the zoning arrangement in the state.

“We remain committed to upholding the long-standing zoning tradition for the office of the Governor, in the spirit of equity, fairness, and justice in Enugu State,” the statement read.

Anichukwu also quoted the Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, saying that Mbah had earned national acclaim and the trust of the people by his “trailblazing performance and grassroots-oriented development in the last 26 months.

“Therefore, the traditional rulers and people of Enugu State have absolute trust in his judgement. We wish him the best as he chats this new political course because it is rooted in the good of Enugu State. it is all about the people.

“The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Enugu State chapter, Mr Okechukwu Edeh, expressed the readiness of the people to move in the direction of the governor.

“As we have said earlier, Gov. Peter Mbah is the political party Enugu State knows today. Besides, we believe that this is a wise decision.

“When it was stated earlier that we would chart a new political course when our voices no longer counted in the other political party,” ALGON chairman stated.

(NAN) 

JUST IN: Yiltwada replaces Ganduje as APC National Chairman

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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada, the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, as the new National Chairman of the ruling party.

Yiltwada’s appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, who stepped down from the position on June 27.

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The nomination was put forward by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who also serves as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). His nomination was swiftly seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

With no objections raised, Prof. Yiltwada was confirmed as the new APC National Chairman.

The NEC meeting, where the announcement was made, is currently underway at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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Why our party rejected Adeleke’s alleged defection plans, by Osun APC

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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims made by the leadership caucus of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the alleged plans by Governor Ademola Adeleke to defect to the APC.

In a strongly worded statement signed by the state APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, and released on Tuesday, the party dismissed the communique issued by the PDP caucus, signed by Governor Adeleke and 27 other chieftains, as deceptive and misleading. The APC insisted Adeleke was never accepted into the party because he was identified early on as “a trojan horse,” “a political liability,” and a potential threat to the integrity of the party.

“The Osun public knows that it was the fear of a looming defeat in the 2026 election that drove the governor to seek asylum in the APC. His approach was treated with the caution it deserved,” the statement read.

The APC accused Adeleke of presiding over what it described as a decaying PDP structure in the state, alleging that the party has lost its moral compass since the governor took office. It also claimed that credible politicians had continued to defect from the PDP to the APC in protest against what it termed the “brutal hijack” of the party by the Adeleke dynasty.

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The statement further challenged the PDP’s claim of popularity in the state, asking whether the party consulted students of the University of Ilesa, who are reportedly being charged N1.5 million per session, or the general public, whom it claimed are angry over the government’s alleged N13 billion expenditure on luxury vehicles for political aides, instead of improving public infrastructure.

The APC also cited the case of over 32,000 job applicants who were allegedly duped under the guise of teaching recruitment, accusing the Adeleke administration of mismanaging close to N1 trillion within 30 months.

Lawal questioned why the PDP would expect the APC to accept individuals allegedly under investigation by the EFCC and ICPC for misappropriating local government funds, or those allegedly involved in the killing of APC members during the 2023 elections.

“Those who rejected Adeleke’s defection bid saw it for what it was: a desperate move to escape the people’s wrath in 2026. You cannot abuse President Bola Tinubu publicly in Osun and run to Abuja pretending to be his ally,” the statement continued.

The APC also took a swipe at Adeleke’s economic policies, accusing him of hoarding resources instead of using increased federal allocations to improve healthcare, agriculture, and public welfare in the state.

The party praised the people of Osun who, it said, came out in large numbers to celebrate what it called “the blocking of Governor Adeleke’s unholy attempt” to join the APC.

“This is payback time from Osun people, who have endured misgovernance, high-handedness, and corruption,” Lawal stated. “Let Governor Adeleke stop complaining and await the people’s verdict in August 2026.”

The development marks a deepening of tensions between the two leading political parties in Osun as the state gears up for what is expected to be a fiercely contested 2026 governorship election.

APC celebrates victory in Lagos council elections

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has expressed gratitude to residents for their overwhelming support in the recently concluded local government elections, where the party recorded a sweeping victory.

Speaking during the presentation of Certificates of Return to elected candidates on Wednesday, the Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, attributed the party’s triumph to its commitment and hard work.

According to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), the APC clinched all 57 chairmanship seats and secured 375 out of 376 councillorship positions contested across the state during the Saturday poll.

Ojelabi, while addressing reporters during the event, thanked Lagosians for their trust in the party, pledging that the APC would not take their support for granted.

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“We thank the people of Lagos for believing in our party and giving us this victory,” he said. “We worked hard for it and appreciate God for granting us strength and the wide acceptance shown by the people of Lagos State.”

The APC chairman further assured that the newly elected council officials would be held accountable and expected to deliver on their mandates.

“We have put structures in place to monitor their performance, ensuring they contribute meaningfully to the development of their respective councils and the state at large,” he added.

Ojelabi also commended LASIEC for conducting what he described as a smooth and credible electoral exercise. He said the success of the election reflected the will of the people and marked another milestone in the state’s democratic journey.

The event witnessed the official presentation of Certificates of Return to the 57 chairmen-elect and 376 councillors-elect, solidifying the APC’s dominant position in Lagos local politics.

Stay with News Access NG for continued updates on local governance and political developments in Lagos State.