Former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has distanced himself from the defection of his former aide, Ajiboye Akande, who recently left the APC for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Akande had moved to the APM alongside supporters from the state’s 33 local government areas during a mega concert held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

Key details of Adelabu’s official response include:

• End of Association: Adelabu clarified through his media office that Akande no longer serves as his personal assistant, noting that their working relationship ended following disagreements over Akande’s decision to join the APM.

• No Prior Consultation: The former minister stressed that he was neither consulted about the defection nor the political statements made during the rally, emphasizing it was an independent decision by his former aide.

• Commitment to the APC: Adelabu firmly stated that he has no intention of leaving the ruling party, maintaining that his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu—whom he regards as his political mentor—remains absolute.

• Call for Transparency: While reaffirming his commitment, Adelabu reiterated his call for transparency regarding the Oyo State APC governorship nomination process, demanding that official results and signed documents be made public.

• Politics Not a Do-or-Die Affair: Adelabu noted that political office is not vital to his livelihood, highlighting that he remains actively engaged in his private businesses spanning real estate, hospitality, farming, and financial securities.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, has called on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to shift his support to the party’s presidential candidate, Senator Sandy Onor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in an interview with Punch, Mohammed addressed the political landscape leading up to the 2027 general elections. Key points from his statement include:

• Open Invitation to Wike: Describing Wike as a political phenomenon, Mohammed stated that the PDP would gladly persuade him to support Senator Onor, though the party respects his constitutional rights and current alignment with President Bola Tinubu.

• Impact on the Opposition: Mohammed noted that while Wike’s lack of support poses a challenge for the PDP, the party remains confident in its ability to run a nationwide campaign and defeat President Tinubu.

• Tensions within the APC: He highlighted that the internal friction between Wike and the APC governors—evidenced by emergency meetings and sleepless nights—shows that the ruling party is deeply concerned about the minister’s political influence.

• Path to Victory: The PDP spokesperson maintained that securing Wike’s backing would make defeating the incumbent president much easier, but emphasized that the party is fully prepared to win the upcoming election regardless.

Federal lawmaker Mohammed Bello El-Rufai has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to step up efforts to rescue the schoolchildren who remain captive after being abducted from communities in Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking as the children marked 130 days in captivity, El-Rufai—who represents the Kaduna North Federal Constituency—stressed that the ongoing situation is completely unacceptable.

Key details of the appeal include:

• Background of the Abductions: The children were captured during separate attacks on the Mussa and Lassa communities in Borno State’s Askira/Uba Local Government Area.

• Community Outrage: The lawmaker’s statement follows a protest by parents and residents in Askira/Uba, who threatened to march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja if the children are not freed within six days. Protesters also highlighted a double standard regarding the swift rescue of recently abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State.

• A Call for Urgent Action: Describing 130 days as far too long, El-Rufai insisted that the authorities must treat the rescue as an urgent national priority to prevent the tragedy from being forgotten.

• Boosting Security Efforts: While commending security forces for successfully rescuing the Oyo schoolchildren, El-Rufai urged them to use that momentum to secure the release of the remaining Borno children.