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Crisis in the Camp: Adamawa APC Cracks Deepen, Members Clash in Key Districts

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The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with deep internal divisions in four key local government areas—Ganye, Toungo, Jada, and Mayo-Belwa—just weeks before the scheduled August 2025 bye-election for the Ganye State Constituency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The crisis, driven by factional power struggles, threatens not only the outcome of the upcoming poll but could also jeopardize the party’s standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.

At the heart of the dispute are two rival camps. One is reportedly led by Senator Abubakar MoAllahyidi, while the other is spearheaded by the Walin Ganye, Alhaji Sadiq Wali, a prominent traditional titleholder with significant grassroots influence.

On Sunday, June 29, both factions held separate stakeholders’ meetings in Ganye town. Senator MoAllahyidi’s camp, known as the G-20—a coalition of 20 APC heavyweights across the four LGAs—convened at Poskum Hall. Notable figures present included former House of Reps member for Toungo/Ganye/Jada/Mayo-Belwa federal constituency, Abdulrazak Namdas, alongside party elders and former LGA chairmen.

Simultaneously, Alhaji Wali hosted his own meeting at his residence, attended by top stakeholders such as Alhaji Mansur Toungo, Mohammad Mayas, Alhaji Umaru Hammajoda Farang, Alhaji Bashir Usman Boro, and ward executives from all four LGAs.

According to Vanguard, Wali’s meeting focused on formulating a winning strategy for the bye-election, which was triggered by the death of sitting APC lawmaker Abdulmalik Jauro Musa on May 24, 2024. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the vote for August 2025.

However, the widening rift in the party threatens to derail its chances of holding on to the seat, prompting calls from party faithfuls for urgent reconciliation and unity.

G-20 Emphasizes Reconciliation

Speaking at the G-20 gathering, Senator MoAllahyidi and Abdulrazak Namdas stressed that their mission was to “promote unity and brotherhood” as the election approaches. They urged party loyalists to resist the influence of “subversive elements” who, they said, only thrive when the party is in disarray.

“We must close ranks and refuse to give room to those who profit from our internal conflicts,” they said.

The turmoil in the Ganye Emirate mirrors a broader pattern of factional instability that has plagued the APC in Adamawa since 2019. Internal discord was widely blamed for the party’s failure to retain the governorship in both the 2019 and 2023 elections.

In 2019, then-Governor Jibrilla Bindow lost re-election after defeating key figures like Malam Nuhu Ribadu (now National Security Adviser) and Dr Mahmood Halilu (brother to former First Lady Aisha Buhari) in the APC primaries. Allegations later emerged that both Ribadu and Halilu quietly undermined Bindow’s campaign, paving the way for PDP’s Ahmadu Fintiri to win.

A similar episode played out in 2023 when Senator Aishatu Ahmed (Binani) emerged as the party’s governorship candidate, defeating Ribadu, Bindow, and others. The fallout saw influential APC leaders allegedly withdrawing support from her campaign, a move many believe contributed to her defeat by Governor Fintiri.

With the Ganye bye-election drawing closer and the 2027 contest already on the horizon, APC members are intensifying calls for reconciliation to avert another repeat of electoral setbacks.

“The APC must stop repeating the same mistakes,” one party loyalist warned. “If these factions don’t close ranks now, the PDP will continue to dominate the state politically.

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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