Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has stated that the recent by-election victories of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state are a strong indicator of President Bola Tinubu’s dominance in the 2027 presidential election. Okpebholo made the statement while congratulating the winners of the Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency by-elections. In a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo celebrated the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that a Canadian court declared the party a terrorist organisation. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the reports circulating in the media as “fake and misleading.” He clarified that the alleged declaration was linked to a case involving “Douglas Egharevba, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness”, in which the applicant sought judicial review…

A faction of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, operating under the banner of the Concerned APC Patriots (CAP), has accused the state’s current Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, of incompetence. The group has also rejected her nomination as Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s running mate for the 2026 governorship election. The group, in a strongly worded statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, described Afuye’s continued presence…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced his intention to run for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. He made the declaration at a meeting with the All Progressive Congress (APC) Central Working Committee at the party’s secretariat on Monday. Oyebanji stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to build on the progress of his first term and the widespread support he has received from…

Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and the Northern Senators Forum, has denied recent reports of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on his X page on Monday, the senator reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the party and urged media outlets to disregard what he called “speculative headlines.” Yar’adua clarified that not all individuals bearing the Yar’adua surname are politically associated…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state will commence a month-long membership revalidation exercise beginning on August 4, 2025. The initiative, which will involve the digital capturing of all members, is designed to strengthen party unity and create a more reliable register of party faithful across the state. Eno made the announcement during his visit to the APC State…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Friday convened a special meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Leaders Caucus, aimed at consolidating party unity and laying the groundwork for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027. The meeting, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Akure, brought together statutory leaders of the APC in the state to formally establish the Ondo version of the National…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), various political stakeholders, and non-partisan groups converged to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second terms in their respective offices. The political leaders endorsed Tinubu and Oyebanji at a gathering in Ekiti State yesterday. The event, held at the expansive Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, saw the endorsement extended not only to Oyebanji but also to his Deputy, Monisade Afuye. READ ALSO: Updated:…

Freshly installed All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, declared his intention to implement decisive policies and actively recruit more governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition factions into the ruling party. Yilwatda said this during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ program, just hours after his confirmation as the APC’s new leader in Abuja. “My immediate priority is that the party is united,” Yilwatda affirmed,…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has been named the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His selection and subsequent election by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) took place during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday. He succeeded and took over the leadership of the party from Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned from the chairmanship in June, citing personal reasons. READ ALSO: Yilwatda: 10…

On July 24, 2025, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda was unanimously elected by the National Executive Committee to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC).  He steps into the role following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje. New Daily Prime highlights things you need to know about the new APC Chairman. 10 things to know Yilwatda 1. Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, he comes…

By Alade Adisa  The National Executive Committee NEC of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Humanitarian Affairs minister, Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada as National Chairman of the party. Yiltwada replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje who resigned on June 27. Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state made the nomination and he was seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas.…