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Political Firestorm: APC Faces Internal Uproar Over Secret Maneuvers On Senate Nominations!.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing significant internal uncertainty regarding its official Senate candidate list following a decision to reinstate several incumbent lawmakers across nine states: Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna, and Ebonyi. This reversal restores the tickets of six sitting senators—Sunday Karimi, Emmanuel Udende, Titus Zam, Shuaibu Isa Lau, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, and Olajide Ipinsagba—while Prince Paul Ikonne has replaced Edinburgh Erondu for the Abia South ticket. A notable outcome of this review is the nullification of former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam’s primary victory in favor of incumbent Senator Emmanuel Udende.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This development coincides with a warning from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which stated it would reject any party candidate whose name does not align with the outcomes of primaries monitored and uploaded by the commission.
Party Intervention and Power Dynamics
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has previously indicated that party leadership, in consultation with the National Working Committee and President Bola Tinubu, has been reviewing petitions from lawmakers who lost their tickets. According to sources, President Tinubu and the APC leadership personally intervened in states where stakeholder disagreements threatened party unity, with the following key developments:
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Intense Lobbying: The restoration of certain lawmakers resulted from significant lobbying efforts involving governors and traditional rulers to mitigate internal crises ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Ondo State Compromise: To resolve power struggles between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a deal was brokered where Aiyedatiwa focuses on State Assembly candidates, while other interests handle National Assembly tickets.
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Benue State Power-Sharing: A similar compromise was reached between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, where national leaders approved an arrangement granting Akume’s camp influence over National Assembly tickets while the Governor maintained control over State Assembly candidates.
Despite these interventions, many serving APC lawmakers remain uncertain about their status as the final nomination process is ongoing and nomination forms have not been fully returned to the party. Party officials noted that, with the exception of senators specifically cleared by the President, many incumbents may not secure a spot on the final list.
The United States advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a 2-0 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, a match they finished with 10 men. Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal after converting a deflected pass from Malik Tillman, but his night ended prematurely when he received a red card for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the U.S. solidified their win with a late curling free-kick from Tillman. The Americans are set to play Belgium in Seattle on Monday, July 6, for a place in the quarter-finals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Earlier, Belgium achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal after extra time. Senegal had established a 2-0 lead through goals by Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, but Belgium staged a late recovery. Romelu Lukaku scored from a Thomas Meunier cross, and Youri Tielemans leveled the score in the 89th minute following a header. The match also featured a tense confrontation between teammates Tielemans and Trossard, which required intervention from Lukaku. Belgium ultimately sealed the win in the 125th minute when Tielemans scored a penalty awarded after a VAR review of a challenge by Lamine Camara.
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COMMANDING PEACE: Inside The APC’s Desperate Strategy To Stop The Candidates’ List Meltdown!.
In response to widespread internal discontent regarding its candidates’ list, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly granted state governors the authority to oversee the distribution and completion of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms. While the National Working Committee (NWC) initially sent these forms to State Working Committees, it is anticipated that the forms will primarily be directed to candidates favored by governors and other influential stakeholders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Party National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka noted that the APC has received over 700 petitions related to the disputed primaries. Morka emphasized that the party’s current focus is ensuring all candidates finish their documentation ahead of the INEC deadline on July 11, noting that the public release of the final candidate list is not the immediate priority.
To address the fallout from the primaries, APC governors held an emergency meeting at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, presided over by Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman, Senator Hope Uzodinma, with plans to consult the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. This move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s reported commitment to allowing governors significant influence over candidate selection within their respective states.
Several state-level developments have emerged from this process:
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Gombe: Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has handed INEC nomination forms to the party’s governorship candidate, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, as well as National Assembly candidates.
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Lagos: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his successor.
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Nasarawa: Governor Abdullahi Sule has endorsed Senator Ahmed Aliyu-Wadada, a choice that has faced opposition from some party members.
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Borno: Following reconciliation efforts headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Babagana Zulum’s preferred choice, Mustapha Gubio, was established as the consensus candidate.
Additionally, it is noted that eight APC governors are set to conclude their second terms and depart office by May 29, 2027.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially promoted 93 senior police officers following a rigorous process of written examinations and oral interviews held at its Abuja headquarters. The announcement, made by PSC spokesman Torty Kalu on Wednesday, outlined the following advancements approved during the commission’s plenary meeting:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG): Thirteen Commissioners of Police were elevated to AIG, including Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.
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Commissioners of Police: Seventeen Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted, namely Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo, and Zainab A. Pembi.
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Assistant Commissioners of Police: Thirty-three Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to this rank.
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Assistant Superintendents of Police I: The commission also confirmed 162 officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I.
PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in their service, emphasizing that their actions should reflect the high trust placed in them.
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