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Mass Defections To APC Not About Good Governance — NNPP Spokesman.
The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has cast doubt on the reasons behind the growing wave of defections by opposition governors and political leaders to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting the development has little to do with good governance. According to Nivo News, Johnson described the trend as unfortunate and disappointing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
His comments come amid a series of high-profile defections recorded in 2025, involving governors and political figures elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). There have also been speculations surrounding a possible defection by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the only sitting governor elected on the NNPP platform.
In recent months, governors of Enugu, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta states, alongside Delta State’s deputy governor, have all moved from the PDP to the APC. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, is the latest to make the switch, while Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, resigned from the PDP before defecting to the Accord Party.
Speaking during a televised interview on Friday, Johnson said the motivations behind the mass movement to the APC remain unclear, stressing that the defections should not be interpreted as a commitment to national development or effective leadership. He noted that individual politicians may have personal or strategic reasons for aligning with the ruling party.
Johnson maintained that political power ultimately resides with the electorate, regardless of how many governors align with a particular party. He expressed confidence that voters would determine the outcome of future elections, pointing out that Nigeria is only just entering an election year.
He added that despite the current political realignments, the contest for political dominance remains open, insisting that the actions of sitting governors would not necessarily dictate the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
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Tragedy Hits RCCG: Pastor Adeboye Recounts Heartbreaking Murder Of ‘Daughter’ During Morning Evangelism.
During a US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award gala held in Washington, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), addressed criticisms regarding his perceived silence on the recurring violence against Christians in Northern Nigeria. He emphasized that these critiques overlook the significant hardships and sacrifices endured by his congregation over the years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
To illustrate these challenges, Pastor Adeboye shared the tragic story of one of his female pastors who was murdered while conducting early morning evangelism in the North. According to the cleric, she was killed after preaching the message that “Jesus loves you” near a mosque. He expressed deep frustration that the incident was widely known, yet the authorities failed to conduct a thorough investigation or bring the perpetrators to justice.
Pastor Adeboye noted that, following this tragedy, many young Christians in the church felt the government had failed to protect them and urged the church to retaliate. However, he firmly rejected calls for revenge, stating that he refused to be the catalyst for a wider religious conflict in the country. “We chose not to respond with revenge despite the pain,” he affirmed, maintaining his stance on peace despite the lack of official accountability.
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Assets Seized! Court Targets Five More Properties Linked To Jailed Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman.
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the forfeiture of five properties linked to the convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. In his ruling on an application from the EFCC, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of Walijam Apartments in Wuse 2, Abuja, citing evidence that it was acquired with illicit funds. Additionally, the court granted an interim forfeiture order for four other properties, including luxury suites in Kaduna and multiple plazas and mansions in Abuja. The EFCC has been directed to publish this interim order in a national newspaper within seven days to allow interested parties to contest the final forfeiture. Justice Omotosho rejected defense arguments regarding jurisdiction, citing the Administration of Criminal Justice Act as authority for post-conviction restitution. According to EFCC counsel Abba Mohammed, this move is part of efforts to recover the N22 billion allegedly diverted by the former minister, of which less than N2 billion has been recovered to date.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Following an EFCC application, a Federal High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of one Abuja apartment and the interim forfeiture of four other properties linked to former Power Minister Saleh Mamman. Justice James Omotosho confirmed that the permanent seizure was due to findings that the property was bought with proceeds of crime, while the interim forfeiture allows for further investigation into the remaining four assets. The EFCC must now publish these orders publicly to provide a window for any interested parties to challenge the process. Despite defense objections regarding the court’s jurisdiction post-sentencing, the judge emphasized his authority to mandate restitution as part of the ongoing effort to recover the N22 billion allegedly diverted by Mamman.
Option 3: Narrative Style The legal consequences for former Power Minister Saleh Mamman have deepened, with a Federal High Court judge ordering the forfeiture of five additional properties tied to his name. During Thursday’s proceedings, Justice James Omotosho authorized the permanent seizure of Walijam Apartments in Wuse 2, Abuja, after the EFCC demonstrated it was purchased using stolen funds. Four other properties across Kaduna and Abuja have also been placed under interim forfeiture, pending further proof of ownership. The court has mandated that the EFCC notify the public via newspaper publication, giving potential stakeholders a chance to argue their case. This decision is a significant step in the broader financial investigation, as prosecutors work to reclaim the N22 billion the former minister is accused of diverting—a case in which only a fraction of the funds has been recovered so far.
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The Inside Story: Why Iyabo Obasanjo Has Turned Her Back On APC’s Consensus Pick.
Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained that her departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) was triggered by the failure of the party’s consensus candidate in Ogun State to honor commitments made to her and her supporters. Speaking on the Morayo Show, she confirmed that this breakdown of promises led to her resignation. Following her exit from the APC, she has since returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She was officially welcomed at a large rally in Abeokuta, where PDP State Chairman Abayomi Tella presented her with the party flag as their confirmed senatorial candidate for Ogun Central in the 2027 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
After leaving the APC, Iyabo Obasanjo has revealed that she resigned because the party’s Ogun State consensus candidate reneged on agreements made with her and her followers. She has since joined the PDP, where she was ceremonially received by party leadership—including governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu—during a major rally in Abeokuta. During the event, PDP state leadership announced that she will serve as the party’s senatorial flagbearer for Ogun Central in the upcoming 2027 polls.
Option 3: Narrative Style The political landscape in Ogun State has shifted following Iyabo Obasanjo’s high-profile move back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a recent appearance on the Morayo Show, Obasanjo cited broken promises by the APC’s consensus candidate as the primary driver behind her resignation from the ruling party. Her return to the PDP was marked by a significant rally in Abeokuta, where she was officially presented as the party’s choice to represent Ogun Central in the 2027 senate race. Accompanied by supporters and PDP figures like Ladi Adebutu, Obasanjo’s transition signals a new chapter in her electoral ambitions.
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