Politics

IMO APC CHARTS COURSE FOR IMO STATE’S 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

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2 years ago

July 2, 2024

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Imo APC

…. _APC Stakeholders Gather to Strategize Ahead of September Polls_

…. _Imo APC Chairman reads Governor Uzodimma’s Pre-election Riot Act to Stakeholders_

Date:02-07-2024

The Governor of Imo State and the principal leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dist. Sen Hope Uzodimma, convened a crucial stakeholders meeting today at the Party’s State Secretariat. Represented by the State’s Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, PhD, the Governor outlined comprehensive plans and strategies for the forthcoming Local Government elections scheduled for September 21, 2024. Imo APC Chairman, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, PhD, received the leaders at the Secretariat, where he was tasked with presenting the Governor’s election guidelines and addressing the assembled party members.

In his welcome address, Hon. Ebere expressed gratitude to the leaders who traveled from the various parts of the state and country to attend the meeting. He promptly moved to the core agenda, unveiling a copy of the party’s election guidelines for the nomination of candidates for the 2024 Chairmanship and Councillorship elections. These guidelines, produced by the APC and endorsed by Governor Uzodimma, were presented to the attendees.

Reading the Governor’s message, Hon. Ebere emphasized the importance of a seamless election process across the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Governor Hope praised the stakeholders for their crucial role in his re-election, a historic achievement in the region. The Governor called for unity and dedication to ensure the success of the upcoming Local Government elections, urging party members to avoid any disruption of the entire pre and post election process.

Juxtaposing the Governor’s message and his personal submission, Hon. Ebere stressed the need for party leaders to avoid internal conflicts and focus on supporting the Governor’s second term. He warned against using succession issues to distract the Governor’s Second term responsibilities, stating that the party would take decisive action against such attempts. To reinforce this commitment, a vote was conducted, with State Legislature members and the leadership of the party supporting the motion to disregard any unauthorized succession meetings.

Hon. Ebere further detailed the election timeline: the sale of Chairmanship and Councillorship forms will occur from July 5 to July 10, 2024. Aspirants must return their forms between July 11 and 12, followed by sorting on July 13 and screening in the subsequent days. Direct Primaries for APC aspirants will be held on July 20, 2024, across all 27 LGAs. He noted that these dates could change based on decisions from the party’s Apex Leadership but assured adherence to ISIEC guidelines.

A stern warning was issued regarding any claims of favored candidates. Hon. Ebere emphasized that no aspirant should claim endorsement from the Governor or any top party member, with strict penalties for violators. He also reminded potential candidates in public service to resign 30 days before the election, with no exceptions.

Party leaders who addressed the gathering expressed their appreciation for the Governor’s decision to hold Local Government elections.

In her remarks, Imo State Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, PhD also underscored the importance of unity within the party. She urged all members to rally behind the Governor Uzodimma’s initiatives and work collectively towards a successful election. Emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness, she assured the stakeholders that the administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring a credible and peaceful election process.

Lady Ekomaru called on party leaders to mobilize their constituents and educate them on the electoral process, thereby fostering greater participation and inclusiveness

The meeting saw the attendance of top government officials, State Legislature and National Assembly members, and party leaders from various levels, underscoring the importance of the upcoming elections for the APC in Imo State.

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Olusegun Obasanjo’s Daughter Declares For Ogun Governorship, Joins APC

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13 minutes ago

February 8, 2026

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Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

She made the declaration during an interview with Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami on 103.7FM Eagle7 Sports, on Saturday.

The former commissioner ruled out a return to the Senate, stating that her focus is firmly on the governorship race.

“So moving ahead, I’m not going to be Commissioner. Like I said, I’m not even going back to the same party because I think that’s old and I don’t see the use of it. And I’m not going to go back to the Senate,” she said.

“Like the American would say, there’s no need. And this is what I told my associates, when this all started. I said, the only thing I’ll come back to do is the governorship.

“And we have started that journey. We are going to see it through. And so that’s the journey I’m on. And we are very serious about it. I mean we are very dedicated to it.”

The politician also confirmed that she recently joined the APC, explaining that her return to active politics followed persistent calls from supporters.

“Like I told you, a group of people who I did not bring together, have been working, I think, for two years now. And then they started talking to me about a year ago, saying, ‘Look, we think you are the best candidate. We want you back,’” she added.

Her declaration sets the stage for what may become a keenly contested governorship race in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Nyesom Wike wishes de@th on any politician supporting ‘’betrayers’

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10 hours ago

February 7, 2026

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FCT Minister and former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has said that any senator, House of Representatives Member, Minister, or governor who supports betrayers will suffer betrayal in their lives and that such person will join their creator when they experience their own betrayal.

Wike who is currently in a running battle with his godson and incumbent governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara, said this while speaking at a public function in the state today February 6.

Speaking to the crowd at the public function, Wike said

‘’Wether you are a Senator, House of Reps member, a Minister or Governor, and you support betrayers, people will continue to betray you in life. You see people who betray and support them, betrayal is your portion! Betrayal is your portion! and that day you will not have mouth to say anything and there you will collapse and there you will go and they will announce such person has died because that is the seed you have planted because whatever you plant, you reap and so since you are sowing betrayal, betrayal will always follow you.

Watch! Every governor who is doing his second term and has ambition to put a successor and is supporting betrayals, you will never survive it. Betrayal will follow you. From the day your successor comes in. My own took so many months, your own will start immediately the person has been inaugurated. That is what the gods of the land have told me to tell all of you’’

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How Buhari shocked me 6 months into his administration – Oyegun

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14 hours ago

February 7, 2026

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Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.

Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.

The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.

“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.

“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.

“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?

“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.