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2023: There’s no option to APC’s victory, Adamu declares

by Eze Chidozie

September 9, 2022

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*As Tinubu’s wife says husband will consolidate Buhari’s achievements

By Whiteking Nzeh

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has declared that the APC has no options than to ensure victory at the 2023 general elections

Adamu made the declaration Thursday in Abuja, when he led the partyy’s National working Committee (NWC) to receive the wives of the APC presidential candxidsae and and running mate, Senaor Oluremi Tînubu and Nana Kashim Shettima respectivelyMrs Tinubu’s visit came barely 24 hours after her husband visited the national secretariat of his APC, in company of his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima to forma;lize issues relating to the formation of the APC presidential Campaign Council with the NWC.

Addressing the wife of the APC presidential candidate and her entourage, Adamu stated, “I want to just emphasize one thing to you. There is no option to victory. We must leave no space whatsoever. This government must be returned by the grace of God. I believe in God and for God to appreciate me and add value to what we are doing.“I want to use the privilege of your coming to emphasize that we just have to work for victory. There is no option whatsoever and don’t be ashamed of saying so. We are not working to end up in the tribunal but working to end up in the Villa.

“Those who have ears should hear. We are ready to work with you and whatever you feel the National Working Committee NWC can do, don’t hesitate to come along. We are ready. May God protect our candidate with more wisdom and reach. The expectation is high but we know what you can do”, he stated.Adamu noted that though President Muhammadu Buhari will not be on the ticket, “but his spirit, driving leadership and progressiveness in all he does, will continue to add value to what we are doing to win the elections”.

“As far as the leadership of the APC is concerned, President Buhari is very much on the ticket. We will not see his picture, but his spirit will drive these efforts. He has done so much under trying situations. And he is pulling the fortunes of this country to everybody’s surprise”, Adamu added.Mrs Tinubu, a senator, was accompanied on the visit by the wife of Senator Kashim Shettima, her husband’s running mate.

In her brief remarks after the meeting, Mrs Tinubu promised that the APC candidate will consolidate on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari.

She said she was also at the party secretariat to felicitate with Adamu, who she noted was her colleague at the Senate.

“Even before the timetable comes out, it is best for me to come here and also tell you that we have been busy and quietly, but we want to intimate you on the activities.

“We are yet to get our organogram fine-tuned. What the incoming administration will do is to consolidate on all the works that our President Muhammadu Buhari is doing and I can tell you, I am not new in government, we have been there working. I believe that with what he has done so far, the next administration will be able to consolidate on that.

“But we are here to tell you that the Nigerian women, we are ready. I want to reassure the chairman that we are all ready to work and then whenever you need us, we are just a call away. And then we are ready to work and ensure victory for our party come 2023.

“The Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Women Campaign Council, that is what we are called. We are working but we want you to know and to also commend you (Adamu) for the great leadership you have given us and also bringing respectability to our great party”, She added.

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2027: NDC fixes October 20 for Campaign Council inauguration, Presentation of Certificates of Return

by Myke Uzendu

October 10, 2026

By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed October 20, 2026, for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), presentation of Certificates of Return to its candidates for the 2027 general elections and a strategic dinner for candidates contesting various elective positions. The party also disclosed that its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, respectively, would participate in consultations to determine key appointments in the campaign council. National Chairman of the NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, announced this on Saturday at a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He said the campaign council’s organisational structure and timetable had been ready since the end of August, but its inauguration was being delayed to allow Obi and Kwankwaso to conclude consultations and recommend nominees for strategic positions. According to him, the activities scheduled for October 20 would follow a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), where key decisions concerning preparations for the 2027 elections are expected to be considered and ratified. Cleopas said the delay did not indicate inactivity or internal division, explaining that the party was committed to establishing a properly constituted campaign structure capable of coordinating its nationwide electoral activities. He added that appointments would reflect national spread, competence, capacity and the ability of nominees to contribute meaningfully to the campaign. The NDC chairman disclosed that Obi and Kwankwaso were expected to recommend nominees for several strategic positions in the Presidential Campaign Council, including Director-General, Deputy Director-General, campaign spokesperson, Director of Social Media and Financial Controller. The candidates are also expected to nominate two additional officers who, alongside the party’s National Treasurer, will oversee the campaign council’s separate and dedicated bank account. Cleopas said the arrangement was intended to ensure that the presidential and vice-presidential candidates were actively involved in decisions affecting the organisation, financing and direction of their campaign. He maintained that the party leadership, the candidates and the National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, were united in their preparations for the 2027 elections. The chairman said the campaign council would be formally announced after the national leadership received the candidates’ nominations and recommendations. He argued that constituting the council without the active participation of the presidential candidate and his running mate would be inappropriate, given their central roles in the presidential contest. Cleopas also dismissed reports suggesting that the party was divided or struggling to organise itself ahead of the 2027 elections. He said the press conference was partly convened to address concerns raised by party members, supporters and Nigerians over the apparent delay in establishing the presidential campaign structure. The chairman maintained that the National Working Committee (NWC), NEC, National Leader and party structures at the state, local government and ward levels remained committed to the party’s candidates. He equally rejected suggestions that Dickson was working with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the NDC presidential ticket. Questioning the basis of the allegation, Cleopas said it would have been easier for Dickson to join the APC than to undertake the more demanding process of establishing and registering a political party if his objective had been to work for the ruling party. He urged journalists to exercise caution in reporting political allegations and speculation, warning that misinformation could create unnecessary distrust and mislead the electorate. ...