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2019: Tambuwal Feels Disappointed Saraki May Join Race After Promising
Party sources said Tambuwal in particular feels disappointed that Saraki may join the race after allegedly promising to support the former Sokoto governor.
Sources close to Tambuwal claimed that Saraki had previously given a commitment to back the governor’s aspiration.
Recent hint by Senate President Bukola Saraki about the possibility of he joining the 2019 presidential race is now causing ripples in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to which he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Saraki told Bloomberg on Tuesday that he was “consulting and actively considering” throwing his hat in the ring for presidency.
His comment,The Nation, gathered has upset calculations in the PDP about the chances of the various presidential aspirants.
Other PDP members who are seeking the party’s presidential ticket include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State; Governor Ibrahim Dankwabo of Gombe State; a former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki and a former governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Maikarfi.
The rest are two former governors of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau; former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa; former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido; and an industrialist, Dr. Baba Datti Ahmed.
Saraki may be aspirant No.11 if he eventually makes up his mind to go for it.
Party leaders are already expressing deep concern over the large number of the presidential aspirants.
Party sources said Tambuwal in particular feels disappointed that Saraki may join the race after allegedly promising to support the former Sokoto governor.
Sources close to Tambuwal claimed that Saraki had previously given a commitment to back the governor’s aspiration.
The source, who asked not to be named, further revealed that the ‘understanding’ which the Tambuwal considered sealed and irrevocable, was one of the factors that encouraged the governor to join the race.
The pact was said to have been reached when the two were still in APC but had concluded their defection plans.
Sources in Saraki’s camp said the Senate President might have been spurred on by the July 22 ruling of the Supreme Court which dismissed the asset declaration charges against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
The Federal Government, through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed 18 counts against Saraki over alleged default in asset declaration when he was governor of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011.
Riding on the crest of his freedom from legal encumbrances, Saraki announced his defection from the APC to the PDP a few days after the Supreme Court’s acquittal.
Some PDP stakeholders are uncomfortable with the number of aspirants in the race.
They fear that the outcome of the primary election could trigger discontent among some key aspirants.
This, according to them, might affect party loyalty and cohesion, a situation that could jeopardise the chances of the PDP in next year’s election.
But the leadership of the party has dismissed the fears, saying such a situation would not arise in the PDP again as the party has learned its lessons from the fallout of the 2015 presidential election and the consequent loss of power at the centre.
Spokesman for the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, told The Nation yesterday that the party has a mechanism to guarantee a level playing field for all its aspirants in the primary election.
Ologbondiyan said that Saraki was yet to inform the party of his intention to vie for the ticket, stressing however that he would be welcome into the race anytime he decides to join, just like others.
The party spokesman said: “Dr Saraki will officially notify the party whenever he decides to join the race,” adding that as a Nigerian, it is his right to aspire to any elective position of his choice.
He ruled out the possibility of discontentment arising from the selection process, saying the party would not give any of the aspirants reasons to complain.
“The eventual winner will emerge through a free, fair and transparent primary election that will be attested to by all the participants.
“We believe that at the end of the exercise, the best candidate who knows the nuances of our country and who can defeat President Muhammadu Buhari will emerge through a transparent process,” Ologbondiyan said.
Saraki, shortly after his defection, visited former military president Ibrahim Babangida in Minna and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta in what observers say is part of the ‘consultations’ about his aspiration.
He was also in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State yesterday.
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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
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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.
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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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