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Ekiti APC Primary latest: Fayemi’s camp in disarray as other aspirants oppose vote snapping, sack committee secretary

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The hope of the camp of the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, a contender to the All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship ticket in Ekiti State to harvest delegates’ votes at the party’s primary holding tomorrow has been further dashed.

Sources at Friday’s meeting between the aspirants and APC primary election committee, headed by the Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura revealed that those in attendance overwhelmingly opposed the idea of delegates bringing their phones into the polling cubicle.

They expressed disapproval to anything that could tarnish the credibility of the party and the exercise, while advising that only a transparent and mutually acceptable process could guarantee a rancor-free outcome of electing a candidate for the APC on Saturday.

Aspirants were categorical that the integrity of the exercise as a secret ballot would no longer be valid, if delegates or anyone could snap their ballot with the intention of later showing the aspirant they voted for.

 

The panic in the camp is however not unconnected with the expectation to induce voters with certain promised financial reward.

Reliable sources said the minister had earlier paid loyal voters N20,000 with a promise to disburse additional N50,000 to each of them on Thursday but this did not happen as those invited to celebrate the ‘birthday’ of Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the minister’s wife, left disappointed when no payment was made.  

However, they were promised another whoppo=ing sum of N500,000 each at the end of the exercise. Over 2,600 delegates will elect the APC governorship candidate on Saturday.

Already, the camp of the former governor is unsettled as delegates are said to be reluctant to embrace his ambition, fearing that his emergence at the primaries may spell doom for the party at the governorship polls in July.

There are tensions on Thursday when the Minister organized buses from Oyo State to convey voters to a camp in neighbouring Akure, Ondo state where he intends to influence their votes.

Sensing the plot, some delegates escaped from the scene fearing they could be made to go the extra mile of oath swearing. Those that confided in us wondered why the desperation could reach such an embarrassing level for the former governor who had boasted that he was the most popular among the aspirants.

Meanwhile, the Secretary and Returning Officer in the Saturday polls, Mr. Mogaji who was fingered as a close ally of the minister has been forced to withdraw from conducting the primaries. His disengagement was not unconnected with doubts around his neutrality.

 

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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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

#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC

 

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention

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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

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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.

VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

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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