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We’re Not Joining ADC With Kwankwaso – NNPP.
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Boniface Aniebonam, has stated that the party will not follow Rabiu Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in Lagos on Sunday, Aniebonam reacted to Kwankwaso’s resignation from the NNPP, which came after he served as the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election. Kwankwaso explained that his move was motivated by the desire to join a platform he believes has a better chance of driving national change, and he is expected to officially join the ADC on March 30.
However, Aniebonam made it clear that the NNPP will not move with him. While a few individuals associated with the Kwankwasiyya faction might choose to follow their leader, most members have already joined other parties, including the APC.
He also dismissed a memo from Ahmed Ajuji, who urged party members to stay, explaining that Ajuji and others in the Kwankwasiyya movement had already been expelled from the NNPP by court rulings and therefore have no authority to direct the party.
Aniebonam added that the NNPP will not allow Kwankwaso to return or represent the party in future elections. The party has already started engaging potential candidates for the 2027 presidential race and emphasized that future tickets will be earned through proper internal processes rather than being handed out.
While wishing Kwankwaso success in his new political path, Aniebonam reaffirmed that the NNPP remains open to collaborating with like-minded parties ahead of 2027, but any such decisions will be made collectively by the party members.
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has defended the presence of its officials at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention, describing it as part of normal diplomatic engagement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is free to join the ruling party at any time he chooses.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yilwatda made the statement on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, stressing that membership of the APC is voluntary and not forced on anyone.
According to him, Wike remains at liberty to decide his political future, and there is no obligation for appointees to formally join the ruling party before serving in government.
“If he wants to join the APC, he is free. We don’t compel people to join; they do so willingly,” he said.
He added that cross-party appointments are not new in Nigeria’s political history, noting that past administrations also appointed members of opposition parties into key positions.
Yilwatda cited examples such as Bala Mohammed and Adamu Aliero, who served as ministers under PDP governments despite being affiliated with other parties at the time.
He questioned the criticism directed at President Bola Tinubu over Wike’s appointment, arguing that similar decisions were taken by previous administrations without controversy.
The APC chairman also pointed to other non-APC members serving in the current government, saying Wike should not be singled out.
He further stated that Wike obtained approval from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before accepting the ministerial appointment in 2023.
Yilwatda maintained that President Tinubu has continued to demonstrate openness by appointing individuals across party lines based on competence.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approved the appointment of Nyesom Wike as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yilwatda made the statement on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, while addressing questions about Wike’s continued membership of the PDP despite serving in an APC-led government.
He explained that the appointment was not unusual, noting that past administrations had also appointed opposition members into ministerial positions.
According to him, former ministers such as Bala Mohammed and Adamu Aliero served under PDP-led governments despite their party affiliations at the time.
“President Jonathan discovered Bala Mohammed was good enough and brought him from ANPP,” he said.
“Aliero was also appointed by President Yar’Adua from ANPP because of his experience,” he added.
Yilwatda argued that criticism of President Tinubu over Wike’s appointment was unfair, insisting it followed past political precedents.
He also cited other opposition figures currently serving in the government, saying the focus on Wike alone was selective.
The APC chairman further claimed that Wike formally notified the PDP National Working Committee in 2023 before accepting the ministerial appointment, and that the party gave its approval.
“Wike wrote the National Working Committee of the PDP before he took the appointment,” he said.
“The National Working Committee approved that he should come and serve.”
Yilwatda maintained that Wike’s position in the current administration was with the consent of the PDP, not solely the APC.
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