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Cross‑Party Engagement: Tinubu Welcomes Former PDP Gov Segun Oni to Aso Rock”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday hosted former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Oni was accompanied by Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, in what many analysts interpret as part of the Presidency’s broader efforts to court key political heavyweights across party lines.
Although the Presidency did not release an official statement on the discussions, Punch reported that the meeting, held behind closed doors, focused on national issues and ongoing internal repositioning within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The visit is particularly noteworthy given Oni’s previous affiliations with the PDP and the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—a development observers say could signal quiet political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Earlier that day, President Tinubu also met privately with governors elected on the APC platform under the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Aso Rock Villa.
The session, which began at 7:00 p.m., was led by PGF Chairman and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Among the early arrivals were Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu and Ekiti Governor Oyebanji, underscoring the significance of the gathering.
These high-level engagements came just hours before the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, at the State House Conference Centre.
Top on the NEC agenda is the selection of a substantive National Chairman to replace Abdullahi Ganduje, who recently resigned over health concerns. Tinubu is expected to use the session to brief party leaders on his preferred choice for the chairmanship and broader internal restructuring.
Speculation is mounting that the chairmanship could be zoned back to the North-Central, following complaints of marginalisation from stakeholders in that region.
Thursday’s meeting is also expected to review the party’s financial position, ongoing reforms, and early preparations for the 2027 polls.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new benchmark known as the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) to guide the country’s money market and improve transparency in financial transactions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar met with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday at his Maitama residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The meeting, which took place shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, was confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who disclosed that both leaders held closed-door talks after initial greetings.
While details of their discussion were not revealed, the meeting comes amid ongoing political consultations among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both Atiku and Kwankwaso are prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, which continues to attract interest from opposition stakeholders.
The visit also follows recent remarks by Atiku, where he dismissed suggestions that Kwankwaso could surpass him politically in the North. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, he maintained that he remains more influential in the region, citing his extensive political network and support base.
Atiku further argued that no current or emerging northern politician matches his reach, adding that Kwankwaso’s influence is largely centered in Kano State, where he said political loyalty is now split between him and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a pro-re-election group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027, has unveiled 16 directors to oversee key departments within the organization.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who serves as the group’s Director General and National Coordinator, in a statement issued in Abuja by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the group’s operations nationwide.
Among those named is former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, who will head Organization and Mobilization. Others include Mele Kolo Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (SAN) (Monitoring, Compliance & Legal), Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology & Data), and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar (Support Groups).
Additional appointments feature Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Senator Sani Musa (Special Duties), Hon. Simon Karu (Planning), and Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari (Welfare).
Rounding out the list are Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora), and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research & Innovation).
The RHA is tasked with promoting the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Its leadership also includes Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Deputy Director General, Gombe State Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya as Secretary, and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.
Uzodimma added that the structure extends to six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators, and 774 local government coordinators to boost grassroots outreach.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu, during a meeting with RHA leaders and coordinators on April 16, reaffirmed his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election.
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