Politics

Ganduje’s resignation in tandem with APC’s continued evolution – Governors

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6 months ago

June 28, 2025

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, on Saturday said the resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, was in tandem with the party’s continued evolution.

Ekwutosblog reports that the Forum stated this in a communiqué issued at the end of its two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, hosted by Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The communique read by the Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, noted that APC remains the most institutionally-coherent political platform in Nigeria, with unmatched records of reforms, electoral success and national unity.

The communique noted that the recent influx of governors, National Assembly members, and other key stakeholders into the APC is a clear affirmation of public confidence in the party’s leadership model and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

The Forum which formally welcomed Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to the party, noted that his decision, alongside with his supporters to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, reflects a growing national consensus on the transformative policies being executed by the Tinubu administration.

The communique added that the APC governors committed to work collaboratively to deliver bold reforms, strengthen institutional trust, and accelerate socio-economic development across all geopolitical zones.

The APC governors equally resolved to remain faithful to the party’s values, leveraging technology, innovation, and inter-governmental collaboration to drive Nigeria’s transformation from the bottom up.

The Forum encouraged all Nigerians, both home and abroad, to rally behind Tinubu and the APC as the nation moves towards a more secured, inclusive, and forward-looking future.

According to the communique, the APC governors engaged in deep reflection on the nation’s socio-economic direction and reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The Forum highlighted key outcomes and resolutions from the gathering. The meeting provided a crucial platform to harmonize development strategies, reinforce party cohesion, and reaffirm the forum’s dedication to people-centered development, institutional accountability, and inter-governmental collaboration.

“The PGF congratulated President Tinubu and his team, commending the widespread endorsement of his policies across all States led by the Forum.

“A comprehensive appraisal of the nation’s economic, social, security, and political trajectory was undertaken by members of the Forum,” the communique said.

On security and national stability, the Forum commended security agencies and the ongoing efforts to counter criminality and safeguard national sovereignty.

The PGF expressed condolences to families affected by insecurity, particularly in Benue and Niger states, and reaffirmed its collective resolve to support the President’s national security architecture, commending recent actions and visits to Benue State.

While calling for greater investment in surveillance infrastructure and the welfare of frontline personnel, it reaffirmed support for inter-agency coordination, community policing, and grassroots intelligence systems.

In the same vein, the communique highlighted the indispensable roles of local government and community structures in service delivery and democratic inclusion, emphasizing the need for reinvigorated grassroots governance.

Politics

Accord Party Crisis Deepens As Another Governorship Candidate Emerges For Osun Polls

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9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

A faction of Accord Party has held its own governorship primary, where Mr. Clement Bamigbola emerged as the faction’s governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election.

This is coming just four days after the emergence of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the party’s flag-bearer.

Recall that the party under the leadership of Maxwell Mgbudem, on Wednesday, held a similar exercise which produced Governor Ademola Adeleke as the party’s candidate.

However, a faction of the party rejected his emergence, insisting that Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem is not the legally recognized national chairman of the Accord Party.

In a fresh development on Sunday, about 300 delegates of the Accord Party from across Osun State elected Bamigbola as the factional candidate during a primary held at Regina Suite, Osogbo.

Bamigbola emerged through a voice vote conducted by the delegates, after which the Chairman of the Primary Committee, Hon. Olufemi Ogundare, declared him the party’s candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

Politics

Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja over Benin coup, regional stability

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9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu and leaders of ECOWAS countries are currently meeting in Abuja.

The 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government is taking place at the State House Conference Centre, in Abuja.

Leaders of West African countries at the meeting include President Julius Bio (Sierra Leone, ECOWAS Chair), President Patrice Talon (Benin), José Maria Neves (Cabo Verde) and Alassane Ouattara (Côte d’Ivoire).

Others are Adama Barrow (The Gambia), John Mahama (Ghana), Umaro Embaló (Guinea-Bissau), Joseph Boakai (Liberia), Bassirou Faye (Senegal) and Faure Gnassingbé (Togo).

The meeting is coming against the backdrop of five turbulent years for West Africa, which saw coups in Mali (2020, 2021), Burkina Faso (twice in 2022), and Niger (2023).

The latest incidents include an attempted coup in Benin on December 7, 2025, and renewed instability in Guinea-Bissau.

At the time of filing this report, details of the meeting are yet to be disclosed.

Politics

Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation

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19 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.

Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed in his office on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.

“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.

“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”

The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.

“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.

Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.

Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.

“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.