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“Atiku’s Credibility Questioned As Son Dumps PDP, Joins APC, Snubs ADC”.
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to the APC as a major political development with far-reaching implications.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement signed by spokesman Seye Oladejo, the party said the move deals a significant blow to the credibility of the former vice president, emphasizing that the son’s choice speaks louder than any press statement or political rebuttal.
The APC noted that Abubakar’s rejection of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) raises deeper questions about trust, conviction, and leadership. Highlighting Atiku Abubakar’s history of frequent party switches—from PDP to AC, back to PDP, and now ADC—the party argued that such moves have fueled public skepticism about his ideological consistency and political direction.
According to the Lagos APC, the younger Atiku’s decision to take a separate political path sends a “generational statement” against recycled ambitions and politics lacking clear conviction. The party framed the defection as a tacit endorsement of APC’s governance and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reflecting growing confidence in the ruling party’s leadership and policy direction.
Welcoming Abubakar Atiku Abubakar into the APC fold, the Lagos chapter urged Nigerians to view the move as a signal of shifting political tides, suggesting that the era of “political tourism and ambition without ideology” is gradually fading.
The statement concluded by asserting that credible leadership must first inspire confidence at home—a standard the APC believes Nigerians are increasingly applying with discernment.
As the political landscape intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has once again placed himself at the center of national debate. By committing to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid through the cross-party Rainbow Coalition while remaining in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike has sparked friction with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, who insist on maintaining strict party-line loyalty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Rainbow Coalition Strategy: Wike champions a cross-platform movement meant to mobilize cross-party backing exclusively for President Tinubu’s presidential re-election, allowing other parties to field their own candidates for legislative and governorship positions.
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Clash with APC Governors: The APC Governors’ Forum has openly rejected any arrangement that could dilute the ruling party’s structure, leading to public spats where Wike labeled certain governors as “politically lazy.”
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Historical Context (The G5 Legacy): Wike’s current posture echoes his actions during the 2023 elections, where as part of the G5 PDP governors, he opposed his party’s northern presidential candidate (Atiku Abubakar) over structural balance concerns and ultimately accepted a ministerial position under Tinubu.
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Strong Opposition Pushback: Critics, including the Obidient Movement’s South-South coordinator Onochie Osheokwu, have downplayed Wike’s regional influence, arguing that a more coordinated grassroots voter turnout in 2027 will shatter political vote allocations and counter his claimed dominance.
The Nigerian currency, the Naira (₦), maintained its resilience against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange window on Tuesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the local currency exchanged at ₦1,327.78 per dollar, showing a slight improvement from the ₦1,329.80 recorded on Monday. Meanwhile, at the parallel (black) market, the naira closed steady at ₦1,389 to the dollar.
Key Market Highlights:
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Official Rate Movement: The naira strengthened by roughly ₦2.02 day-on-day at the official market, moving from Monday’s figure of ₦1,329.80 to ₦1,327.78 per dollar.
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Parallel Market Close: At the parallel market, the exchange rate firmed up slightly to close at ₦1,389 against the previous day’s rate of ₦1,390.
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Transactional Variances: Actual rates offered by commercial banks and Bureau de Change (BDC) operators may fluctuate based on transaction margins, supply levels, and prevailing market demand.
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Market Outlook: Stakeholders continue to monitor foreign exchange inflows and ongoing central bank policies to gauge whether the naira can preserve its current momentum throughout the month.
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of three new commissioners-designate, two Special Advisers, and four Senior Special Assistants in a strategic move to reinforce his administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made public by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who noted that the appointments are designed to enhance governance structures and boost coordination in executing the state’s development programs.
Key Highlights of the Appointments:
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Commissioners-Designate: The names forwarded to the Gombe State House of Assembly for legislative screening and approval include Dr. Ahmed Wali Doho (Kwami LGA), Nasiru Adamu Degri (Balanga LGA), and Dr. Muhammad A. Bello (Gombe LGA).
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Cabinet Replacements: Dr. Doho fills the vacancy left by Engr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu following his election to the House of Representatives, while Degri replaces Engr. Bala Adams, who became the APC deputy governorship candidate alongside Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna.
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Advisers and Aides: Abdulmalik Musa Jibrin and Mohammed Bashir Nuhu were appointed as Special Advisers, alongside four Senior Special Assistants II on Political and Community Engagement: Jibrin M. Ali, Sadiq Mohammed Abubakar (BB Kumo), John Launa, and Danlami Sanda.
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Effective Date: While the administrative appointments take effect immediately, the commissioner positions remain pending until successfully screened and cleared by the State House of Assembly.
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