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The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from contesting the 2027 Presidential election against incumbent Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, he described the campaign poster in circulation as false, misleading and the handwork of mischief makers who wanted to bring him down at all cost.
Bello reiterated his unflinching commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027.
The statement reads in part, “Our attention has been drawn to another senseless post by mischief makers, who have no other job than to fabricate falsehood and disseminate same to mislead unsuspecting Nigerians.
“They have tried so hard in their “bring-him-down-at-all-costs” mission against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, but have always failed woefully.
“It is not the first time detractors and their co-travellers would fly absolute falsehood with the aim of setting the former governor against our President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But this latest slant of reposting a 2022 rally afresh and insinuating that it is just happening, connotes nothing but insanity.
“Nigerians should be wary of witless bloggers who concoct stories without thinking, just to satisfy the interests of their equally brainless paymasters.
“In their desperate bid to create a crisis where there is none, they forgot the 2022 dates written boldly on the banners on display. Yet, they expect reasonable people not to see this as the handiwork of frustrated detractors.
“While we state, categorically, that our Principal, His Excellency former Governor Yahaya Bello, has no 2027 presidential ambition, we want to also stress his unflinching commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027.
“The indices cannot lie. The President and his team have done exceedingly well for the country, despite global challenges. On merit, he deserves the support of well-meaning Nigerians.
“Nigerians should disregard the mischievous post insinuating a fresh presidential support rally as what it is – a senseless post by a confused, witless mind.”
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday downplayed the possibility of impeaching President Bola Tinubu.
Akpabio said the current National Assembly will not impeach Tinubu with two years left in his first tenure.
The Senate President noted that the National Assembly is bold enough to tell Tinubu if he is not performing up to expectations.
Speaking at the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja, Akpabio said: “If this president has done well, is it not us (National Assembly) that will say so? If he has not done well, is it not us that will give him notice of impeachment?
“We are not giving him notice of impeachment; we are giving him notice that it was difficult for you in 2023, but in 2027 I see everything turning around—the number of states that are coming to join you.”
This comes as the APC Governors’ Forum has endorsed Tinubu for a second term.
Governor Hope Uzodimma said APC governors will work towards ensuring that Tinubu wins re-election in 2027.
According to Uzodimma: “That the governors produced by the APC are hereby charged to take responsibility to market all federal government policies and occupy all the political space in their domains, win all elections in their states come 2027.
“It is therefore my humble pleasure, with total humility to the Almighty God, to move that this august assembly adopt and concur with the position of the Progressive Governors that Mr. President carries our flag in 2027, and the governors take the responsibility for delivering this mandate. I so move.”
Edo Police arrest Gov Okpebholo aide’s driver over alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old girl
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The Edo State Police Command has arrested a driver to a Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the alleged sexual assault of the governor’s aide’s 15-year-old daughter.
DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as 50-year-old Mohammed Ihuenuma, to newsmen on Thursday in Benin City.
Yamu said the investigation is ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court after the investigation.
He advised members of the public to always report cases of rape, indecent assault, and defilement to the police for immediate action.
He added that the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has zero tolerance for cases associated with Gender-Based Violence, GBV.
DAILY POST gathered that the suspect was arrested following a tip-off from the father of the victim.
It was alleged that the suspect often looked for an opportunity to fiddle with the teenager, who lives with her parents, whenever he came to the house on an errand.
A source alleged that the driver has touched the girl at different times in an indecent manner, trying to entice her.
It was further learnt that after several incidents, the girl reported the matter to her mother, who eventually informed her father.
The father later reported the matter to the police, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has told those struggling to accept the new version of him that the old version of him has “died”.
In a post shared on the official Instagram page of his upcoming album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness,’ Burna Boy blamed Nigerians for “killing” the old version of him.
He revealed that the new and old versions of him are constantly in conflict.
He wrote, “The ‘African Giant’ Burna Boy died. His own people killed him. Then ‘Big 7’ was born to protect what was left of ‘Burna Boy.’
“Burna Boy and Big 7 fight each other a lot because while Big 7 is only protecting the final and only existing piece of Burna Boy’s broken heart, the ‘African Giant’ still haunts Burna Boy.”
Former governors Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and Liyel Imoke of Cross River State have been appointed to lead key committees in a growing opposition coalition for the 2027 general election.
The development was disclosed on Thursday in Abuja by Dr. Umar Ardo, Convener of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), during a press briefing following an expanded strategy meeting.
The LND declared its decision to align with the coalition at the meeting, which drew prominent northern political figures including former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau.
According to Ardo, the coalition, which includes heavyweight figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, is currently deliberating on whether to float a new political party or align with an existing platform. Amaechi and Imoke have been tasked with leading the respective committees overseeing those options.
“The coalition set up two committees, among others, to consider the desirability or feasibility of registering a new political party and to consider fusing into an existing political party,” Ardo said. “The committee for fusing into another political party is headed by former Governor Liyel Imoke and the committee for registering a new political party was chaired by erstwhile Governor Rotimi Amaechi. I was the secretary of that subcommittee for the registering of new political parties.”
The final decision on the coalition’s political vehicle is expected to be taken on May 30.
“We resolved to support the National Opposition Coalition Group for the transitional politics towards 2027 and to contribute in the dialogue on either to register a new political party as the vehicle to drive the politics or fuse into an existing political party,” Ardo stated.
He further disclosed that the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) are under consideration as potential platforms, should the coalition choose not to establish a new party.
“Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai brought a complaint that SDP is interested in being considered for the fusing. For that, the committee set up the 30th of this month to decide either to go with ADC, SDP or form a new political party. So, we in the LND here have resolved to support that position,” he added.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has narrated how a Labour Party Senator begged him to help him join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Akpabio said that several Nigerian politicians are eager to join President Bola Tinubu’s political train.
Speaking at the APC’s National Summit in Abuja on Thursday, May 22, Akpabio addressed the gale of defection rocking the opposition parties.
He announced that more people are interested in joining the Tinubu train.
He said, “The number of states that are coming to join you (Tinubu) is increasing. As I was leaving, one senator was dragging my dress today. He said, ‘Please take me there.”
According to the Senate President, he explained to the Labour Party lawmaker that he cannot join Tinubu at the moment.
He, however, did not say when it would be possible for the unnamed lawmaker to join the APC.
“I said, ‘You can’t come now,’ and he is an LP senator. I don’t want to mention his name, he is in my car outside,” Akpabio noted
Suspected members of an organised criminal gang invaded Efab Global Estate in the Idu Industrial Area of Abuja on Wednesday, injuring at least five security guards and robbing multiple homes.
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen, numbering over 20, stormed the estate in a coordinated attack around midnight and began shooting sporadically to create panic.
A resident who asked not to be named for security reasons said the attackers overpowered the estate’s security personnel and macheted five guards before proceeding to rob six homes.
“We were woken by the sound of gunshots and screams. It was terrifying.
“The gunmen were over 20 and overpowered our security guards. They macheted five of our security guards.
“The criminals stole cash, mobile phones, jewellery and other valuables.
“In some cases, victims were coerced into transferring money to designated accounts under duress,” the resident told Punch.
A message issued by the estate’s security committee stated that the assailants laid siege to the estate before commencing their operation.
The statement read: “In a coordinated operation, about 40 armed individuals linked to an organised criminal group infiltrated the Efab Global estate in Idu.
“Thereafter, the gunmen conducted a siege around the estate and shot randomly to commence their operation, causing panic, fear and confusion.
“The police were not alerted immediately due to residents’ fear and agitation.
“The Security Committee alerted the police around 0400hrs local time, and they arrived later.
“The attack highlights a security breach in the estate, with the attackers gaining access and causing harm to residents and security personnel.
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has announced that more than 124,000 Boko Haram fighters and their families have surrendered since President Bola Tinubu assumed office.
Ribadu made the disclosure on Thursday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in Abuja to commemorate two years of the Tinubu administration.
He said the mass surrender is evidence of the administration’s sustained military and intelligence operations across volatile regions.
According to him, “124,408 Boko Haram elements and their families have so far surrendered to our troops. This is the result of consistent pressure and coordination among our security agencies.”
He added that over 13,543 insurgents have been neutralised and more than 11,000 illegal weapons recovered and destroyed within the same period.
Ribadu emphasized that the administration inherited five major security crises: Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, separatist agitations in the South-East, Niger Delta militancy, and herder-farmer clashes in the North-Central.
He noted that terrorist atrocities such as mass abductions, killings, and attacks on government infrastructure have been drastically curtailed, citing improved collaboration among security forces.
As further proof of improved stability, Ribadu revealed that oil exploration will soon resume in Ogoniland, Rivers State, nearly three decades after activities were halted due to unrest.
Despite remaining challenges, Ribadu said operations are ongoing in areas like the Tumbuktu Triangle and Tumbu islands to fully dislodge remaining insurgent enclaves
The Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa has raised an alarm.
He lamented that 85 per cent of Nigerian students sent abroad on government scholarships never returned to contribute to national development.
This came as he announced that tertiary institutions with fewer than 2,000 students will no longer be eligible for funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
Speaking on Friday at a one-day engagement with heads of institutions, bursars, and procurement directors in Lagos, Alausa said the Federal Government was repositioning the funding framework to ensure public resources are used efficiently.
On foreign scholarships, Alausa revealed a shift in policy, explaining that more funds would now be invested in building local capacity.
He continued, “Our evidence-based analysis showed that 85 per cent of Nigerian students sent abroad on government scholarships never returned to contribute to national development. Many of the programmes they studied could have been handled effectively within our own institutions.”
To address this, he said 28 Centres of Excellence have been established across public and private institutions to offer postgraduate programmes, enhance research and create jobs.
“We are re-evaluating how institutions benefit from TETFund. We can no longer incentivise poor performance or underutilisation,” the minister said. He noted the inefficiency of allocating equal resources to underpopulated schools as those with significantly higher student numbers.
He stated, “Several polytechnics established as far back as 2019 have only between 350 to 550 students enrolled yet receive the same level of funding as institutions with over 18,000 students.
“This is inefficient and unsustainable. Therefore, we have set a new benchmark: any institution that, after five years of operation, still has fewer than 2,000 students may be deemed ineligible for TETFund support until they scale up their capacity.”
Alausa said the engagement with institutions from the southern zone was aimed at reviewing the 2024/2025 intervention guidelines and fostering transparency. “There’s no doubt that TETFund has greatly benefited our tertiary institutions through numerous interventions and improvements.
“However, under the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our focus now is to ensure maximum value from every naira spent in our institutions,” he further stated.
He also raised concerns about the unchecked proliferation of satellite campuses, calling it “unsustainable and counterproductive.”
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, said the agency is moving towards a more sustainable and performance-driven funding model.
Echono stated, “The Fund has been moving toward a more sustainable model of funding. This is in line with the broader objective to reduce institutions’ reliance on government subvention and to encourage Public-Private Partnerships, particularly in areas such as hostel development, innovation parks and service facilities.”
Echono warned that underperforming institutions risk being removed from the list of TETFund beneficiaries.
“Institutional expansion must be checked, and we must avoid unnecessary duplication of mandates. Institutions that consistently fail to access, utilise, or retire funds appropriately, or that fall short of enrolment and academic performance thresholds, risk being delisted,” he warned.
He added that the goal of these new measures was not to punish, but to enhance the credibility and impact of TETFund.
He declared, “This policy is not meant to punish but to safeguard the credibility and impact of TETFund interventions. We want to ensure that the Fund’s resources are directed toward institutions committed to high standards of governance, transparency and accountability.”
He concluded by calling for deeper accountability and reform across the tertiary education sector.
“This engagement is a call to action. It is a platform to learn, reflect and commit to best practices in governance, project management and compliance,” he concluded
The Oyo State Police Command has stated that it cannot finalize a comprehensive report on the killing of 14-year-old WAEC candidate Kehinde Alade without the testimony of his father, Odunayo Alade.
Kehinde was fatally shot last Tuesday by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police corporal at the Gbagi-Alakia area in Egbeda Local Government Area of Ibadan.
The officer involved is currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Iyaganku.
At a joint press conference held with the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Dotun Oyelade, and the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), the Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, revealed that an interim report on the incident has been prepared.
However, he stressed that a full, detailed report will only be finalised after the father of the deceased provides his account of the events.
During the briefing, a minute of silence was observed in honour of the slain teenager, whose death has sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice.
He said, “The Inspector General of Police has directed that the Command should be thorough in its investigation, hence the need to obtain the testimonies of the father of the deceased.
“The Police officer and one of the passengers inside the car when the incident happened have assisted the investigative team with useful information.
“The Police officer has been arrested. He is in custody now. After the conclusion of the investigation, the next step will be taken.
“We are keeping the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, abreast of the development daily.
“The tragic incident would have been avoided had it been the father of the deceased who complied with the traffic rules.
“Alade, based on the information made available to us, is a serial offender. He was arrested for breaking traffic rules some weeks back.
“I am assuring the public that the Police will do a thorough investigation by ensuring that culprits are brought to book.”
In his remark, the State Commissioner of Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, assured the public that the matter would not be swept under the carpet.
“What Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration stands for is justice. On this matter, we will ensure that Justice is served.
“The state government also encouraged the Police to regularly train and engage its officers on gun handling and civil public relations with a promise to placate the grieving family, loved ones and siblings of the deceased while frowning against disinformation and distortion of facts.”
Also speaking, the chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba, decried the alarming rise in traffic offences and constant harassment and assaults on its officers.
He said the development necessitated the agency’s request for security backup for its operations.
He disclosed that eight cases of assault on his officials have been recorded this year.
According to him, “Our officers have suffered various degrees of injuries which include broken arms and legs. This informed the decision to have a joint patrol operation with the police to secure the lives of our men while on duty.”
While describing the incident as unfortunate, he hinted that the father of the deceased on the 15th of this month parked in a no-parking zone and paid a fine to the Oyo State government, and he further appealed to the residents of the state to abide by the traffic laws.
“The state government also encouraged the Police to regularly train and engage its officers on gun handling and civil public relations with a promise to placate the grieving family, loved ones and siblings of the deceased while frowning against disinformation and distortion of facts.”
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has applauded Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for his recent revelation that Boko Haram informants and collaborators exist within Nigeria’s political class and armed forces.
Obi described the disclosure as a “devastating indictment” of the Nigerian state and warned that silence or inaction in the face of such explosive claims would amount to complicity.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi said the existence of terrorist sympathisers within the highest levels of governance and security architecture, if proven, confirms what many Nigerians have long feared.
“The recent outcry by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State that Boko Haram informants and terrorists exist among our politicians and within our armed forces is a damning indictment of the state of our nation,” Obi declared. “It is not just shocking; it is devastating.”
He emphasised that Nigeria is not just under attack from insurgents but is also being betrayed by those entrusted with its protection.
“If true, it confirms that our country is bleeding not only from external attacks but from betrayal at the highest levels,” Obi stated.
Calling for swift and decisive action, Obi said individuals, regardless of status, who collaborate with terrorists must be held accountable.
“Let me say without hesitation: anyone who aids, abets, protects, or collaborates with terrorists, no matter their rank, title, or political office, is a traitor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
“Such individuals have no place in our institutions and must be identified, exposed, and prosecuted without delay.”
Obi warned that the war against terrorism cannot be won while the nation’s security is undermined from within, saying it is not just a failure of intelligence but of conscience.
“We cannot win the war against terrorism while traitors sit in the corridors of power, feeding off the blood of innocent Nigerians,” he said.
“We cannot continue to bury our citizens while those responsible hide behind the veil of politics and impunity. This is not just a security failure; it is a moral collapse.”
The former governor called on the federal government to act with urgency and transparency, insisting that words alone are insufficient.
“The federal government must treat this revelation with the utmost urgency. Words are not enough. The silence and inaction that often greet such explosive disclosures only serve to embolden the enemies within,” he warned.
“The Nigerian people demand answers. More importantly, we demand action.”
Obi praised Governor Zulum for his candour and bravery, describing him as one of the few voices in power willing to speak uncomfortable truths.
“Governor Zulum has done what few in power dare to do: he has spoken the truth. That truth must not die in the news cycle. It must be pursued, investigated, and confronted with courage and justice,” Obi said.
He added, “Nigeria cannot afford to be held hostage by the very people entrusted to defend her,” Obi asserted.
“Let us rise to it with courage, with clarity, and with a commitment to reclaim our country from the shadows. A new Nigeria is POssible.”
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has ordered members of his cabinet and other political appointees to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign their appointments immediately.
The governor gave the directive during a State Executive Council meeting on Thursday in Uyo, where he officially declared his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC.
According to sources present at the meeting, Governor Eno expressed no regrets over his political switch, saying his decision was motivated by a desire to align more closely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration at the federal level.
“Anybody who claims he is not aware of my intention to leave the PDP is still living in the 18th century,” he reportedly said.
The governor, who was elected on the PDP platform, warned that he would not tolerate divided loyalties within his government, stressing that there would be no negotiations with appointees unwilling to move with him.
“Apart from elected officials like House of Assembly members and Local Government Chairmen, I have nothing to negotiate with you,” Eno declared.
He also dismissed the notion that the PDP structure in the state could be used against him by those who might refuse to defect.
“Let me tell you, anybody who believes that when I leave the PDP he will use the party structure to fight me is lying, because I will still control the PDP structure,” he said.
Eno’s defection comes amid a growing wave of political realignments in the build-up to the 2027 general elections.
The move is expected to cause ripples within the PDP in the state, where the party has maintained dominance since 1999.
Governor Eno endorsed for second term as he doubles ward PAs’ salary to N500,000
The All Progressives Congress (APC) North West Zone has risen from its stakeholders meeting in Kaduna in Saturday, endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its Presidential Candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The meeting had attendance the National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, APC Governors from the zone, including, Uba Sani of Kaduna, Nasir Idris of Kebbi and Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Speaker House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, Ministers from the Zone and other stakeholders,
Others in attendance were; Chairmen of State Chapters of APC, state and federal legislators, as well as, heads of Federal Agencies, and senior political appointees.
The foundation for the endorsement of the President was laid when the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, asked the gathering comprising the who is who in the APC North West geopolitical zone, ” Aso Rock” ?, the crowd responded by saying” no vacancy.”
After the gathering responded, Senator Barau said, “So it is clear in 2027, we are going to have a landslide victory, inshallah.So let us continue on the way we are going. Let us continue to cooperate with one another, work with the president, work with everybody, cooperate amongst ourselves so that we have the desired victory.”
He said the defection of stalwarts of the opposition political parties to the APC was as a result of the performance of President Tinubu in addressing the challenges bedeviling the country.
“This is not happening just for nothing. There are reasons for this. What are the reasons? Number one is the performance of our dear president. The president, of course, inherited a lot of challenges, bedeviling our country. But he has come up with programs and policies to surmount these challenges.
“Security challenges, economic challenges, name them. We’ve seen how he has dealt with our problem, our security problem—the security we’ve been facing in the North West. Several areas were not accessible before now. You could not go to some areas before now. But now you can go to some places, you can travel from Abuja to Kaduna.This was quite impossible before he came to power.
“Similarly, before this administration, you could not go to Birnin Gwari, but life has returned to the area. The people have returned to their farmlands
“Several areas that were not accessible are now accessible. We know we are not where we want to be. We are not there yet. We are not finally there yet. But it’s a work in progress. Mr President is working hard, day in and day out, to surmount this country’s insecurity problem, particularly in the North West. It is a work in progress. It is easy to have problems, but it’s not easy to solve the problems.
“And of course, that is not alone. That is not the only reason why we are having these influxes to our party. The performance of our governors. Our governors are doing well, working day in, day out,” he said.
He added that, “The chairman, the national chairman of our party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is leading all the party leaders in the country to bring about these improvements we are witnessing in APC. We are all here as brothers and sisters.
“So let us continue to cooperate amongst ourselves, work amongst ourselves, do all that is humanly possible to bring about the needed development to our people so that our party can grow stronger and stronger.
“So that by 2027, we will not have any problem in making sure that we have the expected victory that we are beginning to see. Because as we speak, it looks as if you don’t have any other political party in the country, or even in the northwest. So it is always said.”
National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje emphasized that, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the development of the North West, the entire northern region and Nigeria by extension.
He said the commitment has been demonstrated through his several intervention projects ranging from infrastructure, agriculture and social development across the Northern region, emphasizing that, establishment of North West Development Commission was a clear indication that, the President loves the North West Region.
While assuring that, “we have started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel”, Ganduje stated categorically that, there is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa come 2027.
Earlier, while speaking, the Speaker who moved the motion for the endorsement of the President, said the defection of stalwarts of the opposition to the APC was an indication of the growing confidence of Nigerians on the party and President Tinubu.
“To enhance our election efforts, it is crucial to strengthen grassroots mobilization at the local level.Furthermore, as we look to the future, we must continue to integrate and involve more young people and women in the party, as they comprise a significant portion of the population. Their involvement is crucial for achieving future political success
President Bola Tinubu has justified the ongoing mass defection of high-profile opposition figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying they are bailing out of a sinking ship.
Speaking on Thursday at the Presidential Villa during the APC national summit, Tinubu shrugged off opposition’s complaints about the APC plotting a one-party system.
“You cannot blame people for their choice of association. It is only one party that is ruling.
“For those still contemplating bailing out of their ship, the country is yours; hold on to it. For those talking about a one-party system. It is one party ruling and driving the aspirations of Nigerians. You don’t blame people bailing out of a sinking ship when they have no life jackets.
“I am glad of what we have, and I am expecting more. That is the game. We are in a constitutional democracy,” Tinubu said.
Continuing, the president said nobody can force anyone to stay where they don’t want, stressing further that the APC is ready to receive more opposition figures who are willing to join the ruling party.
Addressing the gathering of APC leaders, Tinubu said, “They think this political party is a failure, but with your perseverance, we never gave up. We are the progressives. We will soldier on. Continue to work hard. I listen to you, not them.
“We have an opportunity to make Africa great, but I urge you to stay the course. To those I cannot offer political positions, be patient. You will be happy to belong to this party.”
Governors elected on the platform of the party and APC members in the two chambers of the National Assembly endorsed President Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate in the 2027 election