The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) victories in recent legislative bye-elections as a major indicator ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reacting to the polls held across three geopolitical zones—where the APC secured four out of five contested seats—Keyamo highlighted the national spread of the party’s success.

Key Highlights of the Bye-Election Results:

• Regional Spread: The APC claimed victory in Kano State (North-West), Bauchi and Gombe states (North-East), and Delta State (South-South).

• Specific Constituency Wins: Notable winners included Hussaini Yusuf Datti in Dawakin Kudu (Kano), Yakubu Ali in Disina (Bauchi), Kallamu Usman MaiJama’a in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye (Gombe), and Okolosi Ator in Udu (Delta). The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) secured the Sakwa State Constituency seat in Bauchi.

• Strategic Implication for 2027: Keyamo noted that the geographic spread is highly significant when considering the constitutional requirement for presidential candidates to secure at least 25% of the votes in two-thirds of the states and the FCT.

Promising a deeper political analysis as the electoral roadmap progresses, Keyamo remarked, “A fuller analysis of this significant factor in Presidential elections will follow.”

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent political figure, has expressed his readiness to reconcile with Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, following the political tension between them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Yusuf, a loyalist of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, initially won the 2023 governorship election under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) before later moving to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that caused a major strain in his relationship with his political godfather.

However, speaking during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Kwankwaso maintained that he never abandoned Governor Yusuf and remains open to forgiveness.

Key Highlights from Kwankwaso’s Interview:

• No Hard Feelings: Kwankwaso stated, “I didn’t abandon him, didn’t ask him to go or dismiss him, I still like him,” emphasizing that he holds no bitterness and is not a vengeful leader.

• Drawing on Past Experience: Referencing his previous fallout and eventual reconciliation history with former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Kwankwaso noted that leadership requires patience, a large heart, and an understanding that people have different backgrounds and ways of reasoning.

• Integrity in Leadership: He underscored that endorsements and political tickets are given freely without demanding financial compensation or selling candidacies.

Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has launched a scathing critique against his predecessor, Peter Obi, accusing him of failing to attract tangible development to the Igbo people throughout his political career.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in Igbo at a public gathering, Governor Soludo claimed that Obi merely exploits the emotions of the electorate whenever election cycles approach, urging citizens not to waste their ballots on him in 2027. Pointing to infrastructure issues like erosion in Ekwusigo, Soludo questioned what contributions Obi has genuinely delivered for the region.

Key Highlights from Governor Soludo’s Speech:

• Call for Strategic Voting: Soludo emphasized that 2027 presents a vital opportunity for Ndigbo to vote wisely and secure their rightful share of national dividends.

• The “Hunting” Metaphor: Using an analogy, he criticized those who contribute nothing to political efforts yet expect to share in the spoils, stating that the region must actively participate in the political struggle to benefit.

• Alignment with the Center: Highlighting that Anambra is an All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) state, Soludo argued that the state must align with the federal government (“from above”) to unlock meaningful development and stop relying on opposition sidelines.

• Clearing the Path: Declaring that “enough is enough,” the governor stressed that it is time to remove individuals whom he perceives as blocking the political and economic progress of the Igbo nation.