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Hamzat files for Lagos governorship race

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 governorship election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja.

Speaking after the submission, Hamzat reaffirmed his commitment to service, responsible leadership and the continued progress of Lagos State, saying his decision to step forward was driven by a deep sense of duty to the people and a determination to build on the developmental gains already recorded across the state.

Mubanga
May 7, 2026

George-Kelly’s entry sparks Rivers governorship excitement

Stakeholders across Rivers State are reportedly celebrating indications that the Rainbow Coalition, led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, may have settled on Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly as its preferred governorship aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.

Political observers said George-Kelly’s reported entry into the race has generated widespread enthusiasm, particularly as he hails from the Kalabari Ijaw axis of the state’s riverine region.

Mubanga
May 5, 2026

Bomadi/Patani tensions threaten mass APC defection

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, John Feh, has called for urgent intervention by both the federal and state governments over the deepening political crisis in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, warning that continued inaction could trigger a mass defection of party members to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Feh said the constituency was nearing a critical political tipping point that required immediate and strategic action.

Mubanga
May 5, 2026

A’Ibom South youths back Sampson, Umo Eno, Tinubu for 2027

In a strong show of political solidarity, youth leaders from the three federal constituencies in Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Senator Ekong Sampson, Governor Umo Eno and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was made during a well-attended meeting of the Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District Youth Leaders’ Forum held at Octagon Event Centre, Eket, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, where speakers highlighted legislative performance, infrastructure delivery and human capital development as the basis for their decision. Senator Sampson was also adopted as the sole senatorial candidate for the district.

Mubanga
May 4, 2026

Eyiboh endorses Sampson’s second term, praises performance

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eseme Eyiboh, has endorsed the re-election bid of Senator Ekong Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.

Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Uyo on Monday, Eyiboh described Sampson’s performance in the Senate as commendable, stating that he deserves a second term to consolidate on his achievements.

Mubanga
Apr 21, 2026

Eyiboh endorses Sampson’s second term, praises performance

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eseme Eyiboh, has endorsed the re-election bid of Senator Ekong Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.

Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Uyo on Monday, Eyiboh described Sampson’s performance in the Senate as commendable, stating that he deserves a second term to consolidate on his achievements.

Mubanga
Apr 21, 2026

Abak APC stakeholders reject speaker’s third-term bid

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, who represents Abak State Constituency.

The group also rejected an alleged move by the Speaker to circumvent a zoning arrangement agreed and endorsed by political leaders in 2023, accusing him of attempting to secure a third term in office.

Mubanga
Apr 21, 2026

Abak APC stakeholders reject speaker’s third-term bid

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, who represents Abak State Constituency.

The group also rejected an alleged move by the Speaker to circumvent a zoning arrangement agreed and endorsed by political leaders in 2023, accusing him of attempting to secure a third term in office.

Mubanga
Apr 21, 2026

Bayelsa LP slams Ajoku, denies defection claims

The leadership of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has dismissed claims that Miss Helen Ajoku defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a large number of women, describing the development as inconsequential.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Deputy Women Leader, Mrs Enu Timipre, the party said Ajoku’s assertions that she left with “thousands of women” were false and misleading.

Mubanga
Apr 16, 2026

Bayelsa LP slams Ajoku, denies defection claims

The leadership of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has dismissed claims that Miss Helen Ajoku defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a large number of women, describing the development as inconsequential.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Deputy Women Leader, Mrs Enu Timipre, the party said Ajoku’s assertions that she left with “thousands of women” were false and misleading.

Mubanga
Apr 16, 2026