A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Olalekan Ayorinde, has advised all members of the party to refrain from any statement that could cause setbacks for the party in 2027.
Ayorinde, who hails from Ibadan North East local government area, made the call in a press release, made available to newsmen on Tuesday.

He explained that recent discussions and growing tensions surrounding the emergence of party candidates have stirred strong emotions among APC members.

However, he cautioned members to understand that the strength of the party has always been rooted in unity and respect for leadership.

He advised members of the party to embrace peace and dialogue, adding that this will allow the party focus on how to reclaim the state in 2027.

“As our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, prepares for the 2027 general elections, I appeal to all leaders, members, supporters, and aspirants to remain calm, peaceful, and committed to the values that have kept us united over the years

“Recent discussions and growing tensions surrounding the emergence of party candidates have stirred strong emotions among many of us. That is understandable. However, we must remember that the strength of the APC has always been rooted in unity and respect for leadership.

“Regardless of our individual preferences or political interests, we must continue to respect the process and decisions of our party. Whether or not we are in favour of those decisions, our loyalty must be to the progress of the APC and the continued development of our great state, Oyo.

“Let us embrace dialogue, patience, and mutual respect as we work together toward the larger goal of securing victory for the APC in 2027.”

Leadership of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Kano State chapter on Tuesday met with the 2027 governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

During the meeting, the NNPP leaders led by Dr. Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa hailed Gwarzo for securing the NDC governorship ticket.

They prayed to God to grant the NDC candidate favour and in the forthcoming general elections.

There are indications that the NNPP in Kano State may collapse its structure into NDC to sack the incumbent governor, Abba Yusuf.

Governor Yusuf’s fallout with the leader of the Kwankwassiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso has continued to raise doubt about his re-election bid.

Kwankwaso, who is currently the vice presidential candidate of the NNPP had vowed to ensure that NDC takes over the Kano State government house in 2027.

The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Demola Olarenwaju, has said President Bola Tinubu can’t stop balkanising his principal’s 2019/2023 manifesto points.

Olarenwaju hinted that Tinubu should expect that his actions would attract backfire.

He was reacting to Tinubu’s transmission of constitutional amendment bill to the Senate.

Posting on X, Olarenwaju wrote: “Bola Tinubu cannot continue to balkanise the well-reasoned, coherent and clearly articulated Atiku 2019/2023 manifesto points this way and expect it not to backfire on the larger society eventually:

“State Police is only good enough when implemented under True Federalism that guarantees improved funding for all states and an independent state legislature performing its oversight responsibilities on the executive arm.

“Implementing State Police at this time is handing greater weapons to failed Governors now congregated in APC.”