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2027: APC not worried about Peter Obi’s move to NDC – Yilwatda

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May 7, 2026

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All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Nantewe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns over the defection of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, insisting the development poses no threat to the ruling party.

Yilwatda made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing sale and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to developments within opposition parties, the APC chairman said internal crises among opposition groups were their responsibility and had no impact on the APC.

He also downplayed the resignation of about 18 National Assembly members from the ADC to the NDC, describing the movement as politically insignificant.

“If someone defects from ADC to NDC or another opposition party, that does not affect APC,” he said.

“Let them sort out their problems. APC remains solid and we are moving forward with strong numbers.”

Yilwatda further argued that opposition figures were merely moving within the same political space, noting that none of the defectors belonged to the APC.

“You talked about NDC. When people join APC, they claim we paid them, but when they defect among themselves, nobody says anything. None of those defecting is from our party. They are fishing from the same pond,” he stated.

Speaking on the ongoing purchase of nomination forms, the APC chairman said the turnout reflected growing public support for the ruling party across the country.

“Nigerians are happy with what APC is doing. They love and accept the party across all geopolitical zones,” he said.

“We are encouraged by the large number of people coming out to purchase our forms.”

According to him, the APC remains well-positioned and organised ahead of the 2027 elections.

“This can only happen in APC, and we are pleased to witness it under our administration,” he added.

Yilwatda also ruled out the possibility of extending the deadline for the purchase and submission of nomination forms, citing timelines provided in the Electoral Act.

“We would have loved to extend the time, but we are time bound,” he said.

“The Electoral Act limits the timeframe for conducting primaries and submitting results. We also want to avoid unnecessary complications.”

He added that the party would introduce measures during the screening exercise to prevent overcrowding and ensure a seamless process for aspirants.

While acknowledging the large turnout of supporters at the venue, Yilwatda said access would still be regulated during screening, even as he described the crowd as evidence of the APC’s growing popularity nationwide.

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YPP names ex-APC secretary Dalatu as Adamawa guber candidate

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May 29, 2026

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The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has affirmed a former secretary of the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Wafarninyi Theman Dalatu, as its governorship candidate in the state.

The YPP affirmed Dalatu in Yola on Friday through a physical, person-to-person count of accredited party members from the 21 local government areas, who lined up to recognise him as the sole governorship aspirant at the Bridgewood Hotel in Jimeta.

The YPP National Secretary, Vidiyeno Bamaiyi, who led other national officers of the party to supervise the exercise, declared Dalatu as the affirmed governorship candidate of the party in Adamawa State, charging him to strengthen the party and ensure the success of its candidates in the different elections in 2027.

In his acceptance speech, Wafarninyi Dalatu said he nurtures the dream of reversing Adamawa State’s poverty index and ensuring prosperity for all through broad economic transformation.

Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC.

Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.

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Marafa emerges NDC governorship candidate in Zamfara

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May 29, 2026

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Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 election.

Marafa secured the party’s ticket through a consensus agreement during a meeting held in Gusau, the state capital.

The chairman of the party’s electoral committee, Aminu Jelani, officially announced him as the NDC candidate.

Speaking after the announcement, Marafa thanked party members for their support and promised to provide responsible leadership if elected governor.

He said corruption has slowed development in Zamfara and pledged to promote accountability and the prudent management of public funds.

Marafa also promised to improve governance, raise living standards for residents, and provide equal opportunities for people across the state.

The former senator recently joined the NDC after leaving the ADC, a move earlier confirmed by party leader Seriake Dickson.

According to a statement from the party, Marafa agreed to help strengthen the NDC and lead its activities in Zamfara State.

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BREAKING: 2027: Ene-Nwannaji emerges Enugu NDC guber candidate

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May 29, 2026

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Prof. James Ene-Nwannaji has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Ene-Nwannaji was declared winner of the party’s governorship primary election held on Friday, defeating other aspirants including Chief Chinyeaka Ohaa and Senator Gilbert Nnaji.

Announcing the outcome, the Secretary of the NDC in Enugu State, Dr. Sebastine Okafor, said the primary election was conducted across the 17 local government areas of the state in line with directives from the party’s national secretariat.

Okafor stated that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, monitored the exercise.

He also announced the winners of the party’s senatorial primary elections in the three senatorial zones of the state.

According to him, Dr. Chika Obetta emerged as the candidate for Enugu North Senatorial District, Dr. Mrs. Celelia Ikechukwu won the ticket for Enugu East Senatorial District, while Barr. Mrs. Ugochi Ohajekwe secured the party’s ticket for Enugu West Senatorial District.

The party further released names of some House of Representatives candidates.

Dr. Stephen Ugwoke emerged candidate for Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency, while Barr. Chimezie Nwodo won the ticket for Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency.

Barr. Kene Nnadi was announced as candidate for Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Comrade Felix Ijegalu emerged for Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, while Barr. Onyebuchi Nwabueze secured the ticket for Igboetiti/Uzo-Uwani Federal Constituency.

Okafor added that the remaining list of House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates would be released later.

Reacting to the outcome of the exercise, the NDC Chairman in Enugu State, Dr. Johnpaul Ani, described the primary election as peaceful and well organised.

Ani said the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s guidelines and the Electoral Act 2026.

According to him, the successful conduct of the primary election reflected the party’s readiness for the 2027 general elections.

He urged aspirants who did not emerge victorious to accept the outcome and work with the party ahead of the governorship election scheduled for January 2027.

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