As the All Progressives Congress (APC) conducts its Primary on Saturday to pick its presidential candidate, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Mala Buni, led party faithful in the North-East state to vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Mamman Mohammed, DG, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, party members who lined […]
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Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has picked a nomination form to run for the House of Representatives seat under the National Democratic Congress, NDC.
Abdulaziz will be running for the House of Representatives seat of Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado Federal Constituency in the state.
Ganduje’s son has been a faithful supporter and dedicated member of the Kwankwasiyya political movement for a long time, even though his father has played an important role in the APC throughout the years.
A viral video showed him talking with Kwankwaso right after getting the form.
In the video, he is said to have informed the former Kano governor about his political goals and his preparation for the upcoming general election.
This development marks another significant moment in the ongoing rivalry between Ganduje and Kwankwaso.
These two influential leaders had a strong partnership in Kano politics, but their political relationship reportedly fell apart years ago.
Abdulaziz has stayed away from his father’s political group for many years and has always associated himself with the Kwankwasiyya movement instead.
His political views became more noticeable after he got into a heated disagreement with his mother, Professor Hafsat Umar Ganduje, and reported her to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over a supposed broken agreement.
Abdulaziz wants to run for the same seat that his brother, Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, tried to win in 2023 as a candidate for the APC.
Umar lost that election to a candidate from the NNPP, even though their father was the governor at that time and had political influence.
President Bola Tinubu has described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election across the country as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party.
Speaking after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos on Saturday, Tinubu noted that the exercise has further deepened the democratic process.
The President applauded party members for their orderly conduct, enthusiasm, and commitment to democratic values.
“This is a demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going on very well according to plan. This is grassroots politics where every member of the party has the right to participate.
“It shows that we have internal democracy and it’s peaceful and well organised,” he said.
The president reiterated that APC remains committed to transparent and inclusive democratic processes that give party members at the grassroots the opportunity to freely choose their leaders and representatives.
Tinubu also stressed that their involvement remains the foundation for sustainable democratic development.
He hailed electoral officials, party leaders, and security agencies for ensuring the exercise was conducted peacefully and credibly, and urged Nigerians to continue supporting democratic institutions and national unity.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic ideals, good governance, and policies to improve the welfare of Nigerians while strengthening political stability nationwide.
2027: Tinubu hails internal democracy, grassroots politics at APC primaries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said democracy cannot be sustained through borrowed platforms, noise or speculation, stressing that it thrives on active citizen participation, strong institutions, and grassroots political structures. Tinubu stated this in a statement on Saturday after participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Direct Primary at his ward in Ikoyi, Lagos, […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commended the massive turnout of members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, across 177 wards in the state to return the party’s presidential ticket to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as a resounding vote of confidence in the President’s leadership and a strong affirmation of the party’s unity and internal democracy.
The Governor, who arrived at his ward 6, Ikogosi-Ekiti, at about 10:35 am and participated in the presidential affirmation exercise, described the process as peaceful, orderly and a true reflection of the party’s commitment to deepening internal democracy across all levels.
Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Governor Oyebanji said the enthusiasm displayed by party members was a clear indication that party members were united in purpose and confident in the leadership direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that the process was devoid of any rancour.
Describing the exercise as historic, the Governor maintained that it was the first time all members of the party were given the opportunity to directly and actively participate in the selection of the party’s presidential flag bearer.
While commending the APC for deepening internal democracy and providing a platform for every member to participate in the decision-making process, the Governor described the exercise as transparent and inclusive.
Governor Oyebanji said, “You can see the enthusiasm here among our party members to exercise their democratic right. This speaks to internal democracy in the APC. Since we started the primaries some weeks ago, people have come out to vote for candidates of their choice.
“Today is different and historic because this will be the first time that members of the party, will have a say in who becomes the presidential candidate of the party and here in our ward in Ikogosi, we have 624 registered party members, 620 votes in favor of President Tinubu to continue as the flag bearer of the party and from the news I have received across the state, it has been a peaceful exercise.
“I must commend APC for deepening internal democracy and offering a platform for every member of the party to have a say in who becomes the presidential flagbearer of the party”
Expressing confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will record a landslide victory in the general elections, Governor Oyebanji said the overwhelming support demonstrated during the presidential primaries across the state and other parts of the country was a clear indication that the President enjoys wide acceptance and strong backing from party members and the electorates.
“If performance is a yardstick in electoral success, then there is nothing to fear about the victory and the emergence of APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Jan 2027 presidential election”, Oyebanji added.
APC Presidential Primaries: Oyebaji attributes Tinubu’s emergence to party’s internal democracy
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Cotonou to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin.
Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), made this known in a statement on Saturday.
Nkwocha said Shettima would join other leaders across Africa and beyond at the event scheduled to take place at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou on Sunday, May 24.
He said that Benin and Nigeria share deep historical, socio-cultural, and economic ties,
The Vice President’s spokesman added that their bilateral relations are frequently defined by border security, trade policies, and energy cooperation.
Nkwocha said that the Vice President is being accompanied on the trip by senior aides and top government functionaries.
Shettima jets out to Benin Republic for Wadagni’s inauguration
Popular Nigerian actress, Shan George, has claimed that having sexual intercourse with a married woman attracts curses.
The actress made this claim in a lengthy post shared on her Facebook page at the weekend while reacting to the ongoing controversy about Frank Edoho’s messy marital crisis with wife, Sandra Edoho.
DAILY POST reports that Frank, a famous Nigerian media personality, had over a week ago accused Sandra of having extramarital affairs with singer Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, popularly known by his stage name, Chike.
Defending herself, Sandra also accused Frank of cheating on her with some Nigerian celebrities.
While Chike is yet to deny or address the allegation, many celebrities have continued to condemn the singer’s act after Frank shared his alleged evidence.
Condemning the incident, Shan George told Chike to apologise to Frank, noting that “sleeping with another man’s wife is a TUFIAKWA that carries generational curses.”
Advising couples on how to settle disputes amicably, she wrote, “Any form of ‘Do me I do you’ must be avoided at such times, until you resolve the issues. As for the ladies, please, if the marriage taya you, after trying all your best, please leave the marriage, doing asewo inside marriage is a sacrilege.
“In conclusion, Chike owes Frank Edoho and all men whose wives he has chewed, an apology”, she wrote
‘Sleeping with another man’s wife attracts curses’ – Shan George on Chike, Edoho saga
The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cleared the three presidential aspirants on the platform of the
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