Politics
OGUN 2019 – Confusion in Amosun’s Camp as Gov’s Ogun west succession plan unearth scandals
By – Leke Ojo
– Governors camp in disarray as all OGUN west aspirants fail security check
-looks set to throw contest open between OGUN west and OGUN East zones
– OGUN west leaders kick against planned decision
The wish of every outgoing State governor is to pick his successor even against the wish of his party, people or entire state. The obsession in picking successors is mostly connected to making sure who succeeds them covers their financial misdeeds. The current wish of the occupier of Oke Mosan is giving him sleepless nights cause those he thought he could bank on have let him down.
Earlier in the year it was believed he forwarded five names to the DSS to conduct a thorough security check with the view of picking one in his current chief of Staff, The speaker of the State Assembly, Current house of Reps member for Yewa South/Ipokia, his immediate predecessor and a yet to be identified commissioner.
After an exhaustive security check the Department of State security services submitted a damning report on all five individuals the Governor had requested a security check be conducted on.
On reading the report the Governor went into a State of confusion which resulted in his alarming statement of a wizkid succeeding him. Many are unaware this was diversion to give him time to decide his next line of action.
The report on one of the names stated he was involved in a criminal case of forgery and impersonation which necessitated his return back to Nigeria from a foreign Country, it also stated he and a former legislator were involved in a multi million scandal involving hundreds of millions of padded constituency projects his predecessor put in the budget which became a bone of contention when he succeeded him. Eventually the matter was was settled by a high ranking principal officer in the lower house and both of them were to have pocketed hundreds of millions to the detriment of their constituents.
On the current top legislator in the State it was reported he owned and had invested in multiple downstream depots around the city amongst other choice properties by scheming off the state legistlative budget and allowances of his colleagues in the state assembly for the past 8 years, it was reported it would be near impossible for him to explain all his investments which are not commiserate to his remuneration if he were to be brought before a code of conduct tribunal. He was also alleged to have been involved in illegal bunkering and tampering with meters at his depots, an allegation the DPR was said to be aware of.
The current top aide of the Governor is said to have committed a heinous crime against a lady years ago which is still hanging over his head even if an attempt was made to make the charges disappear and give him a clean slate. Former President Obasanjo was said to have been the one who stepped into the matter owing to his “closeness” to the mother of the aide. Unknowingly the opposition have dug up the case file and contacted the victim with a view to embarrassing the party if he was ever picked as its candidate.
The Commisioner in question is said to be a fugitive from the law with suspect educational credentials which can easily be verifiable and due to the sensitive nature of one of the Govenors forwarded appointees who is currently embroiled in a certificate scandal it would be unwise to put the State in the news again on the same negative trajectory. Moreover, the Commissioner was said to have been involved in a credit card scam while abroad before he ran home.
As the days, weeks and months tick away the party members are of the believe the opposition party is fast gaining momentum and the lack of a clear cut path for the ruling APC in the state on their candidate would be highly detrimental to their party’s performance in next years Gubernatorial polls unless action is taken quick and fast.
Politics
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Politics
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
Politics
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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