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APC suspends ex-Osun governor, Aregbesola, details emerge

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The suspension marks a significant rift in the APC’s ranks, with Aregbesola’s faction yet to respond to these allegations.
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of former Interior Minister and ex-Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities.
The party accuses Aregbesola of fostering division within the APC by establishing a splinter faction, undermining party unity in the state.
In a formal resolution submitted to APC National Chairman, Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun chapter explained, “Aregbesola’s actions have fueled internal divisions,” threatening cohesion during a crucial phase in the party’s activities.
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According to the statement, his behaviour was deemed detrimental to the party’s stability, especially with local political stakes high.
The suspension marks a significant rift in the APC’s ranks, with Aregbesola’s faction yet to respond to these allegations.
The Osun APC’s decision reflects mounting tensions within the party and a bid to preserve organisational unity amid ongoing political dynamics in the state.
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Be ready to die for power, Tinubu won't give it up – Amaechi urges Nigerians

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February 8, 2025By
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Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has said the political class, including President Bola Tinubu, would not willingly cede power to the younger generation.
The former two-term Rivers State Governor stressed that power must be fought for, noting that politicians often resort to extreme measures to win elections.
He made this known during the week-long national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, which the African Centre organised for Leadership, Strategy and Development in Abuja.
Amaechi harped on the need for political vigilance, warning that the political class won’t leave the scene without a push from the citizens.
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He also urged Nigerians always to safeguard their votes if they intend to achieve a semblance of credible leadership.
“None of you here seated can defend the votes. If you have complained, complain, Nigerians have been clapping for you,” he said.
“The only way Ibrahim Shekarau became governor was because people lined up.
“It happened in Ghana before the election of the last president. Two days later, a lot of us were called to intervene. But why did they do that? The people were ready to die.
“You are talking and abusing everybody. Nobody has power and will give it to you — not even me. If you want a pastor as president, go and get one.
“The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, maim, and kill to remain in power. If you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting your time.”
Amaechi issues wake-up call
Recounting his experience before the 2025 presidential election, which saw the newly formed All Progressives Congress (APC) defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he attributed the former’s success to the determination and preparedness of the party’s leaders to go the extra mile.
The former minister noted that then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan only conceded defeat because he realised that the APC was well-prepared to defend its mandate. He asked citizens to adopt similar measures in future elections.
Recall that the former Governor, in October last year, voiced his disappointment in Nigerians for their laid-back disposition toward the prevailing economic hardship.
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“The people should be angry. There should be protests. Not even protests against anybody but against the politicians that ‘we won’t vote,’” he had said.
In response, the ruling party blasted Amaeshi, accusing him of being part of the group that destroyed the country.
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2027 will be disastrous for PDP if crisis instigators are not punished – Bode George

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February 8, 2025By
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Chief Olabode George, Chieftain, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), says 2027 will be disastrous for the former ruling party unless it unites and wields the big stick on characters destroying it.
George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, made this remark at a news conference on Friday in Lagos at his Ikoyi residence.
He was reacting to the party’s lingering national leadership crisis.
“We’ve found ourselves in our current situation due to a self-inflicted crisis. We should bury our individual ambitions now and not allow the PDP to crumble.
“Elders of the party should tell those funny characters to calm down.
“Unless we are united, with equity, fairness and justice being the pedestal for any political decision taken, this party will be heading to disaster in 2027,” he said.
George, a dedicated life member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), said he was compelled to raise the alarm about a matter requiring urgent attention in the party.
The PDP chieftain described the fight over the position of national secretary as a national embarrassment and shame.
“What happened on Wednesday during the 79th meeting of this August body in Abuja is despicable, horrific, inhuman, wicked and unheard of.
“The individuals who orchestrated the use of thugs to invade our party secretariat acted shamelessly, and this action must be condemned by all of us who value democracy.
“It is disheartening that the PDP, the bastion of civility, humility, decorum, harmony and respect for the rule of law since 1998 when elders formed it, seems to be losing these values,” he said.
According to him, the party’s founders did not allow their interests to overshadow the party’s collective interests.
He listed some of the founding fathers as Chief Solomon Lar, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Chief Bola Ige, Alhaji Adamu Ciroma, Chief Sunday Awoniyi, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and Chief Sunday Afolabi.
George said that the current leaders of the party were now dancing on the graves of some of these elders.
He said the current situation arose from the actions of specific disloyal party members who are hell-bent on destroying it.
“I strongly believe this should also be considered a serious offense that should not be condoned. What happened on Wednesday was horrendous, terrible and dreadful.
“We are all aware that our party’s National Secretariat in Abuja is sacred. All members and non-members must respect the premises.
“It is sacrilegious that thugs were hired to enter the premises to unleash mayhem, disrupting the 79th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting.
“If that could happen, then what do you think those who sponsored the thugs will do during National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings?
“I have consistently stated that those with a belligerent attitude if they are not ready to repent, should be shown the way out.
“As the largest party in Africa, PDP should not be turned into an ‘Agbero’ party by any member with an inordinate ambition. We have rules and regulations that govern our party,” George said.
According to him, if the PDP is indeed serious as a party, the party leadership should convene the two opposing factions for a peace meeting.
“If they are not ready to embrace peace, they should step aside and allow the party to move past the current turmoil—enough of this arrant nonsense.
“As leaders, we must not allow anybody to destroy our party because PDP is the only actual national party. The APC is just a mere congregation of strange bedfellows.
“This is the time to show members working against our party the way out. No sentiment at all. Anything else will be suicidal,” he said.
Decrying the situation in which party officers were attacked and dragged out of the hall by thugs, he said: “What a desecration of our office! This is profanity of the highest order.”
He called the party’s leadership to wield the big stick on characters destroying it.
“Nobody is too big to be disciplined by our party. Also, nobody is too important to be expelled. Only patriotic members of our party are indispensable.
“If you think you are a member of our party and are arrogantly working against us, I can tell you that your days are numbered.
“A divided house can never be united. You cannot sleep soundly when you have snakes in your bedroom. That is exactly the situation in PDP today,” he added.
Regarding the current economic situation, George called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure sustainable policies, saying that Nigerians are angry and hungry because of these policies.
“You (Tinubu) must alleviate the suffering of the people now. 2025 is key because by 2026, politicking for the 2027 elections will start.
“So, 2025 is crucial to turn around the fortune of this country and make Nigerians safe and secure in their fatherland,” he said.
On the new world order, George urged the country to prepare for the far-right wind blowing across the world with Donald Trump’s emergence as the 47th President of the United States (U.S.).
“We are having a new world order which, if not carefully handled, may snowball into a dangerous conflict in the comity of nations,” he said.
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Don't despair in present hardship; we're coming to fix things – PDP govs to Nigerians

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February 7, 2025By
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On Friday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum urged Nigerians not to despair but to keep hope alive despite the country’s present hardships.
The forum made the call in a 7-point communique read by its Chairman, Sen. Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, after its first closed-door meeting for 2025, held at Government House, Asaba, Delta’s capital city.
Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State signed the Communique; the host Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta; Douye Diri of Bayelsa; Peter Mba of Enugu; Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom; Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers; Ademola Adeleke of Osun.
Others are Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal, and Dr Emmanuel Agbo, DG of the PDP Governors’ Forum.
The forum also used the occasion to review member states’ performance, particularly the state of the nation in general, and developments in the party as of the end of 2024.
It noted the monumental socio-economic, security, infrastructure and other challenges that confronted the nation during the period.
It commended the member states’ governors for pursuing policies and programmes that ameliorated the people’s plight and aimed to create the foundation for sustainable development in their respective states.
The forum also noted that the federal government’s macroeconomic policies have inflicted hardship and pain on the polity and called on the Federal Government to either revisit or rejig its macroeconomic policies to ameliorate or stop the hardship and pain inflicted on Nigerians.
According to the forum, no meaningful and impactful state achievements will be achieved until the harsh policies are addressed.
It lauded the ongoing efforts to resolve the crisis in the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) regarding the position of the National Secretary and reaffirmed its support for the Court of Appeal judgment.
It, however, advised the NWC to set up the machinery to implement the court judgment effectively.
The forum commended the country’s valiant and patriotic Armed Forces and Security Agencies for maintaining the frontline in securing the country and the gains of our gallant personnel against bandits in parts of the country.
However, it expressed deep concern about the resurgence of brazen non-state actors and called for strengthening the nation’s security architecture.
It expressed gratitude to the host, Gov. Oborevwori, and the people of Delta for their hospitality and friendly disposition that had yielded the successful, well-structured and impactful meeting.
It also lauded Oborevwori’s giant strides, which his administration recorded in the areas of infrastructure, environmental remediation, people empowerment, and combating insecurity.
“Nigerians do not despair in the face of the prevailing hardships; The PDP will remain committed to returning our great nation to the glorious days of the pre-2015 era of manageable costs of living, security of lives and property and greater unity and prosperity for all citizens,” it said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, was also in attendance.
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