Just In: Again APC Postpones Lagos Primary; Adamawa, Enugu Too

'Dotun Akintomide
Writer
new-diplomat default image
new-diplomat default image

Ad

Defection Wave Continues as Ex-PDP Spokesman Kola Ologbondiyan Dumps Party

By Abiola Olawale A wave of defection currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued as a former National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, formally announced his withdrawal from the party. Ologbondiyan made this known in a letter shared on his X page on Saturday. The letter was addressed to the PDP Chairman of Okekoko…

Akpabio Slams Natasha with N200 Billion Defamation Suit Over Sexual Harassment Claims

By Abiola Olawale The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has filed a N200 billion defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district of Kogi State at the Senate, over allegations of sexual harassment. It was gathered that the suit was lodged at the High Court of the Federal…

Malami Denies Terrorism Financing Claims, Labels Accusations “Political”

By Abiola Olawale Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has refuted recent allegations linking him to terrorism financing. Malami dismissed the claims as baseless and entirely politically motivated, claiming that they are part of a "deliberate smear campaign" aimed at tarnishing his reputation. The former Minister said his…

Ad

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled the Lagos governorship primary billed for today.

Also rescheduled are primaries for Enugu and Adamawa states.

The mode of primaries for Enugu and Adamawa states has been changed from indirect to direct.

The party, in a statement by Publicity secretary Yekini Nabena said the Lagos Governorship Primaries will now take place on Tuesday, while the Enugu and Adamawa governorship Primaries – will take place on Thursday 4 October.

The Lagos direct primary was initially scheduled for today,

The APC did not give any reason for the postponement of the Lagos primary, where incumbent Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is locked in a battle with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

In Adamawa, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Malam Nuhu Ribadu withdrew from the governorship race, complaining that the direct primary mode was changed abruptly to indirect.

It was not clear whether he will get back on track with the decision to stick to the direct primary mode, to pick the governorship candidate.

Ad

X whatsapp