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Tinubu and Oborevwori get U3 endorsement ahead of 2027

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Leaders and stakeholders of the Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency Forum (U3) of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday, declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor,  Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections.

Moving the motion for the vote of confidence and endorsement of the duo as the APC’s sole candidates for 2027, the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Waive, commended President Tinubu for his developmental strides, particularly the approval of the Federal Medical Centre in Udu.

The lawmaker also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, whom he described as a hard-working progressive Governor, insisting that both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori deserved a second term for the good works they are doing.

He called on members to mobilise constituents to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise to ensure massive support for both Tinubu and Oborevwori in 2027.

The motion, which was unanimously adopted after being put to voice vote by the Chairman of the forum, Olorogun John Oguma, was seconded by the member representing Ughelli North Constituency I at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Matthew Omonade.

Earlier in his welcome remarks during the meeting at Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area, Oguma said the group was put together to strengthen unity of the party in the area and to ensure the re-election of both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

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“This gathering is to see how we can deliver Tinubu and Oborevwori come 2027. In Abuja, there is no vacancy in Aso Rock, and in Asaba, there is no vacancy in Dennis Osadebe House,” Oguma declared.

Continuing, he said, “We want to work and ensure that we win all five elections for the APC in 2027.”

He stressed that the U3 forum predated the merger of the legacy parties, adding that it was necessary for members to come together, strategise, and ensure that everyone is carried along in the scheme of things.

Also in his remarks, the host and deputy chairman of the forum, Chief Eddie Ono Sorhue, thanked the forum’s leadership for the privilege to host the meeting and commended members for the unity that exists within the party.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Secretary of the forum, Hon. Festus Agas, a former Secretary to the Delta State Government, lauded the U3 leadership and members for their commitment and unity of purpose.

Also speaking, Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Chief Vincent Oyibode, commended the U3 leadership for its ongoing media sensitisation on the voter registration exercise and charged members to sensitise their communities to register and obtain their voter cards.

Speaking with newsmen, Chief Fred Majemite, praised the unity among members, describing the endorsement of both leaders as a step in the right direction. He urged party faithful to return to their wards to mobilise for the APC.

Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chris Oghenechovwen, emphasised that the forum must remain united to achieve success.

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The meeting was attended by political leaders, stakeholders, and party faithful from Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu local government areas.

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Ondo PDP members transport unionists join APC

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Many members of the Peoples Democratic Party across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State, on Tuesday, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Among the defectors were members of the state branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, who said they were tired of their former party and ready to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Receiving the defectors at the APC Secretariat in Akure, the state capital, APC Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, urged them to return to their wards and begin mobilising for the President’s re-election.

Adetimehin said the ruling party had no opposition in the state, adding that Tinubu’s performance in Ondo attracted more people to the party.

He said, “I want to welcome you to our great party. This is the party of victory.

“In APC, we don’t discriminate; there are no old members, there are no new members. We are all equal. That is why we are winning every day.

“Also, I want you to go back to your respective wards and local governments to work.

“It is your capacity that will determine your reward in APC. We give everyone equal opportunities. You are welcome.”

Speaking on the federal interventions in the state, Adetimehin said, “President Tinubu has done well for us in this state. We can all see what he is doing.

“His Renewed Hope Initiatives are favouring us, with appointments for our people and work on new road construction in Ondo State. We must work hard to give him a landslide victory here.”

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The leader of the defectors under the Asiwaju Transport Movement, Mr Ojo Adewole, said their defection was inspired by the federal interventions in the state, particularly in road rehabilitation and construction.

Adewole said the defection of over 1,000 members from the 18 local government areas was encouraged by the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who he described as a true leader.

He said, “Why do we defect? We were encouraged to join APC by our minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. We thank him for the opportunity, and we will not disappoint him nor the party.

“What we saw is that road projects started under the immediate past administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari were continued by President Bola Tinubu.

“We are NURTW members, and we know the importance of good roads. This is part of what President Tinubu is doing in this state.

“The dualisation of the Benin-Ilesa Expressway, the Ore-Ondo-Akure road expansion, the Akure-Ado Ekiti Expressway, and the coastal highway are all ongoing.

“We are delighted with these projects, which are part of why we support President Tinubu for a second term.”

It was earlier reported that the only PDP member from Ondo State in the National Assembly, Mr Festus Akingbaso, and the three remaining PDP members in the state House of Assembly recently defected to the APC, leaving the state effectively a one-party state.

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Kefas postpones defection to APC over Kebbi kidnap

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Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Tuesday announced the postponement of his ceremonial defection to the All Progressives Congress, following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.

Kefas, in a signed statement, said it would be insensitive to proceed with any political activity at a time the nation was confronted with yet another security tragedy.

In another statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC postponed Kefas’ reception to a new date that would be announced later.

The PUNCH reported that the reception was earlier scheduled to be held today, Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

The governor was conspicuously absent at the PDP elective convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15.

While the convention was ongoing, he was seen in a widely circulated video inspecting the stadium where the defection ceremony was scheduled to take place.

Speaking to journalists after inspecting the venue, Kefas said he was defecting from the PDP to the APC to join hands with President Bola Tinubu in actualising the Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the state was set to host party leaders for the defection rally.

On Monday, November 17, members of the state House of Assembly and members of the State Executive Council resigned from the PDP and declared for the ruling APC, heightening expectations of the governor’s imminent defection.

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Anti-Turaki protesters storm PDP headquarters as Wike faction takes over

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Supporters of the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party have taken over the surrounding streets of Wadata Plaza, the edifice housing the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja.

Comprising largely women and youth groups, the protesters carried placards with inscriptions targeted at the PDP National Chairman, Mr Tanimu Turaki, SAN.

Some of the messages on the placards include “No to Turaki,” “Turaki must go,” among others.

Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, emerged as the National Chairman of the PDP in a disputed convention on Saturday, boycotted by the Wike-led faction.

On Monday, both camps gave notice of executive meetings at the party’s secretariat on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the Wike-backed faction took over the secretariat as early as 9:45 am.

Led by the sacked Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, the bloc stormed the secretariat building, accompanied by a legion of heavily-armed police personnel.

The security personnel have taken strategic positions along the adjoining streets leading to the Secretariat and the edifice itself.

At the time of filing this report, no member of the Kabiru-led bloc had arrived at the party secretariat.

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