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2027 Tension: Kolade-Otitoju Challenges Makinde Over Missing PDP Presidential Form
Media personality Babajide Kolade-Otitoju has claimed that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, chose not to obtain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential nomination form because he understands he may not eventually make it onto the ballot without aligning with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Kolade-Otitoju made the remarks on Thursday while speaking during a programme on TVC Communications.
He also questioned why Governor Makinde and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, did not purchase presidential nomination forms from the Taminu Turaki-led PDP faction.
According to him, Makinde is aware that remaining outside the APM could affect his chances of appearing on the ballot.
“Why did Makinde and his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Mohammed, not obtain presidential forms from the Taminu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party?” he queried.
‘No Merger Without INEC’
Kolade-Otitoju further downplayed ongoing discussions about a political merger, insisting that no legitimate merger can happen without the involvement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“Forget all the noise about the merger, you can’t do a merger without the regulator, INEC,” he said.
He compared the current political situation with the process that led to the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, noting that the circumstances were entirely different.
“APC emerged through a merger around 2013, but not in this manner. An individual cannot simply rise after losing out in a political power struggle and then declare that there is a merger,” he added.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee for Rivers State has declared Kingsley Chinda as the party’s governorship candidate following the conclusion of its primary election exercise in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that Chinda was announced the winner on Thursday evening at the APC secretariat after votes were collated from wards across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
Declaring the result, the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, said Chinda secured a total of 268,497 votes to clinch the ticket.
Kwamoti described the exercise as peaceful and well-conducted, noting that party members demonstrated discipline throughout the process, with no major incidents recorded.
The announcement came shortly after the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the APC governorship primary scheduled for Thursday.
Fubara had earlier announced his decision in a personally signed statement, saying it followed extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates, while pledging support for whoever emerged as the party’s flagbearer.
Another aspirant, Tonye Cole, also stepped down from the race, citing the need to prioritise peace, reconciliation, and party unity.
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Nigeria Brace For Tough Road As 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup Opponents Emerge Ahead Of Qualifier.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have been handed a clearer picture of what awaits them at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco following Thursday’s official draw in Zurich.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Luis Enrique has described Arsenal F.C. as the best team in the world without the ball, ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain later this month.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Ligue 1 champions are set to face the newly crowned Premier League winners in Budapest on May 30 in what is widely expected to be a high-stakes final.
PSG go into the encounter as slight favourites, having previously defeated Arsenal 3–1 on aggregate in last season’s semi-finals before going on to crush Inter Milan 5–0 in the final to lift the trophy.
Despite PSG’s recent European dominance, Enrique acknowledged Arsenal’s strength, balance, and intensity under Mikel Arteta, describing them as one of the most complete teams in Europe.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday after Arsenal secured the Premier League title, Enrique praised their consistency and quality throughout the season.
“I believe they deserve to win the league, they have had an outstanding season,” he said.
“We have already faced this Arsenal team, so we are aware of their capabilities.
“Without the ball, they are the best team in the world, and with it, they can score frequently. This creates a remarkable combination for them.”
Arsenal F.C. will be targeting their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, while Paris Saint-Germain aim to secure back-to-back European crowns after finally winning the competition last season.
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