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Ex-Labour Minister Ikenya wins Taraba PDP governorship primaries
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, SellJoel Ikenya, has been declared winner of the governorship primaries conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Taraba State.
Mr Felix Hyat, the chairman of the election committee, who announced the results in Jalingo on Saturday, said Ikenya scored 34,173, to defeat Mr Dinshiya Usman, who polled 4,853.
Hyat, who described the exercise as free, fair and transparent, commended the state working committee of the party for the peaceful conduct.
Ikenya, in his acceptance speech, pledged to revive Taraba to her days of glory if elected governor in 2027.
“I will transform Taraba; I will change the state from salary base, to an industrialised state.
“My desire is to also revive the state infrastructure and attract more investors to boost the economy,” he said.
The governorship candidate, however, denied the allegations of factional PDP in Taraba.
“There is no factional PDP in Taraba; I don’t know where the other people are coming from.
“PDP in Taraba is one, and we do not have any faction in the state. We are working as one united family to reclaim our mandate from Gov. Agbu Kefas of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, the Nyesom Wike led faction of the party had recently declared senator Emmanuel Bwacha as its governorship candidate in Taraba.
NAN
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ADC NEC clears presidential, governorship primary results
The National Executive Committee, NEC, has approved the results of the primaries conducted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The approval was granted during the party’s 101st NEC meeting held in Abuja on Saturday.
According to a memo issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the only primaries yet to be approved are those with pending appeals and those yet to be concluded.
The memo stated: “NEC approved the results of all recently conducted primaries for State Houses of Assembly, the National Assembly, governorship, and presidential elections, except those with pending appeals as of May 29, 2026, and those yet to be concluded.”
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Kwankwasiyya movement urges unity, discipline ahead of 2027 elections
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said that unity, discipline, and sacrifice among its members will be key to securing victory for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections.
This was contained in a statement issued by the movement’s spokesperson, Hon. Habibu Sale Mohammed, on Saturday, where it commended members who participated in the recently concluded consensus process across various elective positions in Kano State.
The statement praised aspirants who stepped down or accepted the outcomes of the process, describing their conduct as a demonstration of loyalty and political maturity.
“The strength of any political movement lies not only in producing candidates but also in the willingness of members to place collective interests above personal ambition,” the statement said.
According to the movement, the actions of its members have further confirmed that the Kwankwasiyya Movement remains one of the most disciplined and ideologically driven political movements in Nigeria.
It also specifically commended Senator Rufai Sani Hanga for stepping aside in support of the consensus arrangement, describing his action as a rare sacrifice and a mark of true leadership.
The statement also acknowledged former Governor and Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya for accepting the movement’s decision on candidates for Kano South, noting that such gestures have strengthened unity within the group.
The movement congratulated all candidates who emerged through the consensus process, including its governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
According to the statement, their emergence reflects the confidence of the leadership and members.
Kwankwasiyya further urged all candidates to see themselves not just as political contestants but as ambassadors of its ideals.
“They are expected to conduct themselves with humility, discipline, integrity, and commitment to good governance and social justice,” the statement added.
The movement called on members and supporters to remain united and focused, stressing that continued cohesion would help deliver electoral success for the NDC in 2027.
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2027: Abure led-LP announces its presidential candidate
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party on Saturday unveiled Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, the party’s National Youth Leader, as its presidential candidate.
The announcement was made at the faction’s presidential, governorship, and House of Representatives primaries held in Abuja on Saturday.
The National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, was represented at the event by the Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, who formally announced Ahanotu as the party’s standard-bearer.
Speaking at the event, Kennedy said he accepted the nomination with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress.
“With a full sense of responsibility and unwavering commitment to our nation, I proudly accept the nomination of our great party, the Labour Party, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
“With this consensus comes an even greater responsibility, and I pledge never to take that trust for granted.
“I look forward to working closely with all the candidates, leaders, and stakeholders across the federation to strengthen our party structures, deepen internal democracy, reconcile differences where they exist, and reposition the party.
“I call on all leaders, stakeholders, and members of the Labour Party to embrace unity, reconciliation, and collective responsibility. Our strength lies not in our differences but in our shared commitment to building a stronger party and a better Nigeria.”
“I believe that Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti, should be magnanimous in victory. I will reach out to him as the presidential candidate and find a way for us to reconcile the party. I believe in the more, the merrier.
“Currently, he holds the position of governor of Abia State. This is why I believe he should be magnanimous in victory.
“The party is not meant only for Abia. It is a platform with a political structure across the country. Making it look like an Abia project is not enough.
“So, we will reach out to him because I know he is a very sound person. I am sure he will reason with me on the need to work together.
“I am also using this opportunity to invite critical party stakeholders and members to allow us to continue from where we stopped,” he said.
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