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Euphoria in Adamawa PDP as Atiku Bows Out: ‘His Leaving Is Divine Intervention!’”
Members of the Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed delight over the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the state PDP chairman, Tahir Shehu, told The Punch in an interview on Wednesday in Yola that many party leaders see Atiku’s departure as a welcome development and a significant boost for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Shehu stressed that Adamawa has always been a PDP stronghold and that Atiku’s exit would not weaken the party’s chances, given its deep grassroots support across the state.
He recalled that despite past internal crises, the PDP reclaimed power in 2019 and has since remained firmly in control under Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, making it, in his words, “unbeatable” as the 2027 polls approach.
“Adamawa State is the home of PDP. Atiku himself won the governorship election in 1999 on our platform, and that victory paved the way for him to become Vice President.
The only time PDP lost the state was in 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan when a candidate was imposed from Abuja. We rejected that imposition at the polls to show that Adamawa voters are not dictated to from Abuja,” Shehu stated.
In the same vein, Luka Tumba, a prominent PDP chieftain from Michika Local Government Area, described Atiku’s exit as an answered prayer, accusing him of serial disloyalty during election seasons.
“He has always been a stumbling block to the party during elections. The people of Adamawa have not seen any tangible political relevance from him since his days as Vice President.
Even the road from Mayo-Belwa to his hometown, Jada, was built by the late President Muhammadu Buhari, not Atiku, despite his vast businesses around the world. We must hold a thanksgiving for God answering our prayers through Atiku’s timely exit,” Tumba declared.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is free to join the ruling party at any time he chooses.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yilwatda made the statement on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, stressing that membership of the APC is voluntary and not forced on anyone.
According to him, Wike remains at liberty to decide his political future, and there is no obligation for appointees to formally join the ruling party before serving in government.
“If he wants to join the APC, he is free. We don’t compel people to join; they do so willingly,” he said.
He added that cross-party appointments are not new in Nigeria’s political history, noting that past administrations also appointed members of opposition parties into key positions.
Yilwatda cited examples such as Bala Mohammed and Adamu Aliero, who served as ministers under PDP governments despite being affiliated with other parties at the time.
He questioned the criticism directed at President Bola Tinubu over Wike’s appointment, arguing that similar decisions were taken by previous administrations without controversy.
The APC chairman also pointed to other non-APC members serving in the current government, saying Wike should not be singled out.
He further stated that Wike obtained approval from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before accepting the ministerial appointment in 2023.
Yilwatda maintained that President Tinubu has continued to demonstrate openness by appointing individuals across party lines based on competence.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approved the appointment of Nyesom Wike as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yilwatda made the statement on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, while addressing questions about Wike’s continued membership of the PDP despite serving in an APC-led government.
He explained that the appointment was not unusual, noting that past administrations had also appointed opposition members into ministerial positions.
According to him, former ministers such as Bala Mohammed and Adamu Aliero served under PDP-led governments despite their party affiliations at the time.
“President Jonathan discovered Bala Mohammed was good enough and brought him from ANPP,” he said.
“Aliero was also appointed by President Yar’Adua from ANPP because of his experience,” he added.
Yilwatda argued that criticism of President Tinubu over Wike’s appointment was unfair, insisting it followed past political precedents.
He also cited other opposition figures currently serving in the government, saying the focus on Wike alone was selective.
The APC chairman further claimed that Wike formally notified the PDP National Working Committee in 2023 before accepting the ministerial appointment, and that the party gave its approval.
“Wike wrote the National Working Committee of the PDP before he took the appointment,” he said.
“The National Working Committee approved that he should come and serve.”
Yilwatda maintained that Wike’s position in the current administration was with the consent of the PDP, not solely the APC.
A United States lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either redeploy or sack Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over concerns linked to Nigeria’s worsening security situation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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