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APC in Turmoil! Ex-Kaduna Local Government Chairman Dumps Ruling Party
A former chairman of Kaduna North Local Government Area, Mukhtar Lawal Baloni, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement personally signed and circulated to journalists, Baloni explained that he was leaving the ruling party because it had strayed from its founding ideals and lost touch with the aspirations of ordinary Nigerians.
Baloni, who was instrumental in the early growth of the APC, said his decision stemmed from “a widening gap” between his personal values and the party’s current direction.
He recalled the optimism that surrounded the APC in its formative years but lamented that those days of inclusiveness and relevance had faded.
“The party we once knew offered a platform committed to meeting the needs of everyday Nigerians in a noble and qualitative manner,” he said.
“Sadly, those ideals have been eroded.”
Explaining his decision further, Baloni added:
“My resignation is a personal and painful decision, reached after deep reflection and discussions with stakeholders who share my view that the APC no longer represents the vision we once embraced.”
It was gathered that Baloni resigned alongside several of his close political allies. Those stepping down with him include former Vice Chairman of the local government (2012–2014) Dahiru Abdullahi Maidace, former Chief of Staff Ghali Mohammed Waziri, and several former advisers, councillors, and grassroots leaders who have long worked within the APC structure in Kaduna North.
He noted that their collective exit reflects growing discontent within the party’s ranks at the local level.
In his parting remarks, Baloni called for the rise of a new political movement anchored on justice, equity, and genuine service to the people.
“It is time to chart a new path—one that prioritizes people-centered governance and amplifies the voices of the voiceless. We need a platform that truly understands and serves the grassroots,” he declared.
Baloni’s resignation adds to the wave of defections rocking the APC in Kaduna State. The trend intensified following the exit of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who recently left the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and is reportedly working to rally opposition figures, with speculations swirling about a possible alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a broader coalition platform.
APC Reacts
In response, Salisu Tanko Wusono, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Kaduna State, downplayed the significance of Baloni’s exit, describing such realignments as normal in a democracy.
“Our focus in the APC is to strengthen our bond with the people of Kaduna State,” Wusono said. “We were elected on promises, and we are committed to fulfilling them.”
On Baloni’s decision, Wusono added:
“There’s no fault in someone feeling their personal opinion no longer aligns with that of the party or the people. If he chooses to leave, there’s little anyone can do.”
He stressed that the APC remains strong and continues to enjoy broad support across the state.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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