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APC fires back at critics, defends Tinubu’s reforms, governance record
By Musa Ubandawaki
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned what it described as deliberate attempts by critics and opposition elements to undermine the achievements of President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the administration’s reforms and development initiatives are already yielding tangible benefits across Nigeria.
The party made its position known in a statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto by Malam Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
Dingyadi accused certain groups, largely affiliated with opposition political parties, of deploying social media platforms to circulate what he described as false and misleading narratives aimed at discrediting the administration’s achievements.
According to him, the spread of unverified reports and propaganda reflects a pattern of political desperation by individuals who place personal interests above patriotism, national stability and the collective progress of the country.
He stressed that attempts to diminish the administration’s performance through misinformation and unfounded allegations, particularly regarding developments in northern Nigeria, should be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.
Dingyadi argued that objective assessment of the current administration shows visible progress in several sectors, including security, infrastructure development, agriculture, education and healthcare delivery.
He maintained that the federal government has initiated numerous projects and reforms designed to improve the welfare of citizens and stimulate long-term national development.
“The use of vulgar language, reckless criticism and the deliberate spread of false information is unacceptable, especially when the country is working hard to overcome the challenges inherited before President Tinubu assumed office,” he said.
The APC spokesman further noted that the current National Working Committee of the party, under Professor Yilwatda, remains committed to supporting policies aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy and improving the security of citizens.
He said the administration’s agenda has also prioritised road construction, housing development, social intervention programmes and expanded agricultural initiatives to boost food production and economic resilience.
Dingyadi reiterated that the ruling party would continue to defend what it described as the genuine achievements of the government while countering narratives intended to distort public perception.
He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against what he called politically motivated misinformation being circulated to erode public confidence in the administration.
The APC official also called on citizens to support ongoing reforms and development programmes, stressing that constructive engagement rather than unfounded criticism would better serve the country’s democratic growth and national unity.
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Reports have emerged suggesting that former Adamawa State Governor, Bindow Jibrilla, may be considering a return to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
The claim was made by political commentator Imran Wakili in a post on X on Monday.
According to Wakili, indications from political circles in Adamawa State suggest that Bindow could leave the ADC within days amid growing dissatisfaction with recent developments within the party in the state.
Wakili further alleged that the former governor feels his years of loyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were taken for granted
He wrote: “Whispers making rounds in Adamawa suggests that former Governor Bindow Jibrilla may be on his way out of the ADC and back to the APC within days.
“According to what I gathered, the former governor feels deeply disappointed by recent events within the Adamawa ADC and believes his years of steadfast loyalty to Atiku Abubakar and the political structure have not been adequately appreciated and have been taken for granted.”
DAILY POST reports that neither Bindow nor the ADC had officially commented on the claim as of the time of filing this report.
Bindow, a former APC governor of Adamawa State, has remained an influential figure in the state’s political landscape, with his next political move likely to attract attention ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did little to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket before emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election.
Lawal made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, days after resigning from the ADC over the controversial primary election that produced Atiku as the party’s flag bearer.
The former SGF said he and other party members had expected a keen contest among the leading aspirants and were particularly impressed by the efforts of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
“Someone like Rotimi Amaechi was very confident that if we go to primaries he would win. Everybody around him was extremely confident that Amaechi would win,” Lawal said.
“And for me, who has been in this process, I was watching the indices to see where his confidence was coming from. Among the three candidates, he was the one moving around, working hard to see that he got the ticket.”
Lawal contrasted Amaechi’s activities with what he described as Atiku’s low-profile approach to the contest.
“Then, we have Atiku Abubakar. That time we used to wonder what is he going to do to win the primary because he was practically not doing much. He was not talking, he was not campaigning, he wasn’t going out,” he said.
“We were wondering how was he going to do it? So, we were watching how it was going to be done.”
Lawal recently resigned from the ADC following the party’s presidential primary, alleging irregularities in the process and accusing Atiku of manipulating the exercise in his favour.
The former SGF has remained one of the strongest critics of the outcome of the primary and has repeatedly argued that the process did not reflect the wishes of party members.
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has formally announced Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the deputy governorship candidate to run alongside Dr Obafemi Hamzat in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Lagos State APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, who said the decision followed extensive consultations within the party.
Sonayon-James’ nomination had earlier received the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, the apex decision-making body of the APC in Lagos State.
Her emergence comes as Hamzat’s governorship bid continues to attract support from various interest groups, including labour organisations, transport unions, religious groups and other stakeholders across the state.
Following Hamzat’s emergence as the party’s consensus governorship candidate, the APC leadership had embarked on consultations aimed at selecting a suitable deputy governorship candidate.
Sonayon-James, who currently serves as the Lagos APC Deputy Woman Leader, will now join Hamzat on the party’s ticket ahead of the February 2027 election.
Explaining the choice, Ojelabi said the selection process was guided by several considerations, including competence, leadership ability, grassroots appeal, loyalty to the party and the capacity to contribute to the continued growth and development of Lagos State.
According to him, Sonayon-James stood out because of her dedication to public service, commitment to the APC, leadership qualities and experience gained across the public, private and political sectors.
The APC chairman expressed optimism that the Hamzat-Sonayon-James ticket would provide the blend of experience, innovation and grassroots engagement needed to drive the state’s development agenda.
He described the partnership as one capable of sustaining progress and responding effectively to the aspirations of Lagos residents.
Ojelabi also appealed to voters to support the APC in the forthcoming election, arguing that the party remains committed to continuity, economic growth, inclusive governance and the overall advancement of the state.
He noted that Sonayon-James enjoys considerable popularity, particularly among women and young people, owing to her longstanding engagement with communities and commitment to service.
According to him, her selection further reflects the party’s commitment to promoting inclusiveness, encouraging greater participation of women and young people in governance, and strengthening efforts aimed at positioning Lagos as a leading centre for innovation, investment and sustainable development in Africa.
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