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Wike is a trusted, dependable ally, so I can’t abandon him – Ortom

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Wike is a trusted, dependable ally, so I can’t abandon him – Ortom

Wike is a trusted, dependable ally, so I can’t abandon him – Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has said he cannot abandon Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers because he has proved to be a trusted and dependable ally.

Ortom disclosed this at a banquet in honour of governors Wike, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu and Seyi Makinde on Sunday in Makurdi.

He disclosed that when bandits (suspected to be Fulani herdsmen) attacked him, Wike was the first person to condemn it with emphasis that if they kill him they have killed Nigeria. He did not keep quiet. He spoke without any fear.

“When Benue was under siege, he donated N250 million and he subsequently spent over N700 million to support the state to tackle the humanitarian crisis occasioned by the unwarranted attacks.

“He did not stop at that. He convinced Gov. Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom to also assist the state and he donated N200 million to us,” Ortom said.

He also disclosed that when two markets in the state were burnt, Wike donated N200 million each.

“Is he not a worthy friend? He is a worthy friend and we are working together to liberate the country,” he stated.

He said that he would not support the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, stressing that any of Atiku’s supporter is his enemy.

“I am not going to support any Fulani man to continue to do injustice to my people unless my people tell me to do otherwise,” he said.

Responding on behalf of the visiting governors, Wike appreciated Ortom for the honour he had given to them.

The Rivers governor stated that nobody could separate them no matter the blackmail, emphasizing that they are bonded.

“People want to break us but they cannot, we are bonded therefore, we cannot be separated,” Wike said.

He further advised the leadership of the PDP at the centre to always respect agreements for peace to reign.

Wike is a trusted, dependable ally, so I can’t abandon him – Ortom

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APC Primary peaceful, as Tinubu clears vote in Adamawa South -Abbati

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APC Primary peaceful, as Tinubu clears vote in Adamawa South -Abbati

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Primary has been conducted peacefully in Shelleng Local Government Area, Adamawa State with massive support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Aliyu Abdulhameed Abbati, Coordinator/Collation Officer for the APC Presidential Primaries, disclosed this during the collation of results in Shelleng Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Abbati who is the former Aspirant, APC Adamawa Central Senatorial District
expressed satisfaction with the exercise and called on the people in the area to understand that the re-election of President Tinubu will herald positive changes for the country.

According to him, Nigeria is yearning for change and APC is ready to transform the country and deliver more dividends of democracy at the grassroots level.

He added that Mr President has been doing his best and will continue to do so in his second term in office.

In his remarks, Mr Joshua Njim, the APC Chairman in Shelleng LGA, said the exercise was peaceful across the 10 political wards of the area.

According to him, President Tinubu is leading in Shelleng LGA.

He appreciated Mr Abbati and his team for effective supervision and understanding throughout the exercise.

In his address, Haruna Ibrahim, the Commissioner Ministry of Mineral Resource, Adamawa State appreciated contributions of President Tinubu for economic development in the country.

He said with the APC as the leading party in the country and the state more development would be recorded in the state especially at the grassroots.

According to him, Shelleng is an agrarian area that needed the contribution of the Federal government for food security and economic development.

APC Primary peaceful, as Tinubu clears vote in Adamawa South -Abbati

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ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle

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ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle

By:Michael Mike

In what appears to be the strongest opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections in Borno State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled heavyweight senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly candidates in a direct challenge to the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The party’s emergence of former APC governorship aspirant Idris Mamman Durkwa for Borno South, alongside Bulama Fugu and Babagana Zanna, signals what political observers describe as an ambitious attempt to dismantle APC’s political stronghold in the state.

The ADC consensus primaries held in Maiduguri produced candidates expected to confront some of Borno’s most influential political figures, including Senator Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan.

The opposition party said its strategy is built around presenting “credible alternatives” capable of capitalising on growing public frustration over insecurity, economic hardship and governance challenges across the state and the country.

ADC Organising Secretary, Mohammed Bolori, disclosed that about 25 State Assembly candidates and eight House of Representatives candidates were affirmed through consensus by party stakeholders, describing the move as part of broader efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure before 2027.

The development is expected to intensify political rivalry in Borno, particularly in Borno South, where Senator Ndume recently secured fresh endorsements from APC stakeholders and Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Musa Askira.

Bolori, while criticising the APC-led administration over worsening hardship and insecurity, assured supporters that ADC candidates would prioritise security, economic recovery and social welfare if elected.

With governorship primaries and additional House of Representatives contests still ahead, political analysts believe the ADC is positioning itself for what could become one of the fiercest electoral contests in Borno’s recent political history.

ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle

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Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe

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Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe

Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, fcan, mni, has emerged as the gubernatorial candidate for your state following the primary election held in Yobe state ahead of the 2027 general election.

Baba Mallam Wali won the election with the landslide victory where he defeated his two opponents, Hon. Bashir Shariff Machina and Engr. Mustapha Mai Hajja.

The affirmation exercise culminated in the final collection of results at the headquarters of the three senatorial districts in the state, where party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters had converged.

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the media monitored the process across the wards and at the collation center.

Speaking to Newsng after the primary election, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, mni, thanked party members and supporters for what he described as an overwhelming show of confidence and love.

He further expressed gratitude to his supporters for the love and solidarity shown toward him and also praised the crowd for remaining committed and conducting the primary election peacefully during the procession.

Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe

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