Politics
DALORI TAKES OVER AS APC ACTING NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, WARNS AGAINST DIVISION
Ali Bukar Dalori has assumed office as the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling on party members to strengthen their internal processes, reconnect with their grassroots, and re-energize the party’s structures across all levels to pave the way for success in the 2027 elections.
In his first meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, Acting National Chairman Ali Bukar Dalori emphasized the importance of unity and cautioned against actions that could breed disunity. “We must avoid actions and words that divide us and focus on what binds us — our shared belief in the promise of Nigeria and the future of the APC,” Dalori stated.
Dalori paid tribute to his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned as APC National Chairman due to health grounds. “Since his assumption of office in August 2023, he provided the APC with experienced leadership, steadfast commitment, and a clear sense of direction,” Dalori said, expressing gratitude to Ganduje for his service.
The new Acting National Chairman emphasized that his appointment was not a personal victory but a responsibility to serve the party. “My appointment to this role is not a personal victory. It is a responsibility I embrace with full awareness of the challenges ahead and the expectations of millions of our members and supporters across the nation,” Dalori said.
Dalori pledged to work with the APC Constitution, Code of Conduct, and operational guidelines, assuring party members of his dedication to carrying out his role with transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose. “To all party members and stakeholders, I urge us to stay united. Political transitions often create uncertainty, but we must not allow it to breed disunity,” he added.
The APC Acting National Chairman reaffirmed the party’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a living roadmap addressing fundamental challenges in Nigeria’s economy, security, and national cohesion. “The APC remains the political vehicle to drive this transformation, and we will stand by the President in full loyalty and partnership,” Dalori stated.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the date for the screening of aspirants seeking to contest for national offices at its forthcoming national convention.
In a notice issued by the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, Secretary, His Excellency, Isa Yuguda stated that aspirants who have purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms are required to attend the exercise in person.
The screening is scheduled to hold at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, with proceedings set to commence at 9:00 a.m.
According to the statement, aspirants are expected to arrive early and come along with all relevant supporting documents for verification.
The committee stressed that attendance is mandatory for all aspirants, as the exercise forms a critical part of the process leading to the party’s 2026 national convention.
For further enquiries, aspirants and stakeholders are advised to contact the committee via 08034537560, 08062292972, or 08028925141.
Politics
2027 Shake-Up: Kogi Governor Allegedly Double-Dealing, Campaigns for Opposition in Mopamuro
In a development sending shockwaves through Kogi State politics, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has been accused of orchestrating support for opposition candidates, raising fresh questions about his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to an APC chieftain in Mopamuro Local Government Area, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the governor directed his political appointees led by the state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo to campaign for ADC’s Hon. Leke Abejide in his bid for a third term in the House of Representatives.
Eyewitnesses said the rally saw appointees don T-shirts and caps celebrating APC achievements but without any party logos, creating confusion about their political stance.
Many APC faithful reportedly resisted participating, with some sustaining minor injuries after falling off vehicles during the walk.
Following the event, appointees from Mopamuro were allegedly summoned to a meeting where they were given an ultimatum: support the ADC candidate or resign.
The insider claimed this move undermines the rotational arrangement in Yagba Federal Constituency, where Mopamuro is expected to produce the next representative.
“It is astonishing that a sitting governor would order his own appointees to campaign for a candidate of another party,” the source said. “It smacks of double-dealing and raises serious questions about his political intentions.”
Attempts to reach Governor Ododo and Commissioner Fanwo for comment were unsuccessful.
Political analysts warn that if these claims are substantiated, they could spark internal crises within APC and reshape the electoral landscape in Kogi State ahead of 2027.
The Lagos State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from a lawsuit currently before the Federal High Court in Abuja, stating that it neither authorised nor endorsed the legal action.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the party’s state leadership clarified that the suit, reportedly filed on behalf of ADC state chairmen and executive committees nationwide, does not represent the position of the Lagos chapter.
State Chairman Gbenga Asiru said the chapter was not consulted prior to the filing of the case and did not grant approval to any individual or group to act on its behalf.
“The action represents the personal position of the named plaintiffs and does not reflect the stance of ADC Lagos State,” the statement read.
The chapter reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy, the rule of law, and unity within the party, stressing that while individuals have the right to seek judicial interpretation, such actions must not be portrayed as collective decisions.
ADC Lagos added that it remains focused on strengthening its internal structures and advancing the interests of its members and supporters.