From Ene Asuquo, Calabar

As 2027 general elections fast approaches, a grassroot Support group under the aegis of “APC professional council” has pledged to mobilize more support for Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu and president Bola Tinubu re-elections

The Director General of the group, Ayei Okpa made the pledge in Calabar shortly after the group got its certificate of recognition from the state government through the Special Assistant, APC support group to the Governor of Cross River State, Comrade Clement Asanya

Okpa said the reason is to allow Governor Bassey Otu and president Tinubu to consolidate on what they are doing in both Cross River and Nigeria at large.

“For the much needed change to take place, we must come together as one to support our Governor and our president for a re-election and for a better tomorrow” he said

“Our group is a grassroot Support that has vowed to work and ensure that APC wins in the 2027 elections.”

In his response, the SA APC support group matters to Governor Otu, Comrade Clement Asanya said that his office is for proper coordination of various support groups to work for the re- election of Prince Bassey Otu and APC come 2027

He disclosed that so far he has registered more than 236 support groups in the state to work for the re- election of Prince Bassey Otu and APC government in 2027

From Nicholas Dekera, Kaduna

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chief Mike Msuaan, a prominent All Progressive Congress (APC) Stakeholder and Board Chairman Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Wanune has lambasted members of the ADC stressing that they were chased out in 2015 for introducing hardship and are currently regrouping to rescue their pockets, warning Nigerians to avoid the deadly trap.

Speaking in Kaduna State Capital during the weekend at the send forth party of His Royal Majesty Chief James Wayo, Chief Mike Msuaan maintained that “The ADC is headed by former Senate President David Mark, whom we chased out of power in 2015.

“The bad leadership they provided for the country were the fundamental reasons why we chased them out. So if they say they’re coming to rescue, I wonder what they’re rescuing. Is it their pocket or their stomach? What are they coming to rescue? We are not worried about their regrouping at all. We have the master strategist, President Bola Tinubu, who has performed excellently well in all aspects of governance and we are not worried about their regrouping. Let them continue to regroup. They will receive the shock of their lives when we meet them on the ballot in 2027,” he stressed.

On the issue of Mass defection to the ruling APC, Chief Mike Msuaan pointed that “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has convinced them with fundamental reasons. That is why they have seen it and they are in a fit to follow him. And that is the fundamental reason why they are abandoning other parties.

Is it Labour Party? Who is the leader of the Labour Party? Nobody. A sheep without a shepherd. What about PDP? The same thing. So where is the way forward? The APC under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The party stalwart who declined comment on the reconciliation between the SGF, Senator George Akume and the Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia said “I will not comment on the matter because, I have not seen the reconciliation proper but I know that a time will come for certain things and some decisions will be taken.”

 On the personality of Chief James Wayo District Head of Mbayongu, Kunav, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Chief Msuaan lauded his performances, saying he has always excelled in every assignment given to him that is why the people of Benue called him to come and serve them.”

By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

Leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared that whatever instruction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gives on 2027 elections concerning the State will be followed.

The Chairman of the party, Mr Rejoice Otobo, stated this during Wike’s “thank you” visit to the local government area on Sunday.

Otobo assured Wike that the people would not fail him because of what he has done in the area.

“We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections concerning Rivers State. Wherever you ask us to go, there we shall go; whatever you ask us to do is what we will do.

“All the good and the bad people of the LGA have decided that where you want us to go is where we will go,” the chairman said.

Similarly, his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Ikechukwu Obuzor, said that the minister has given Ahoada people hope and pledged complete loyalty. 

“I want to say that we are standing firm with you. Wherever you go, we will go. Be rest assured come 2027, Ahoada West will deliver the needed results for you,” he said.

Earlier, Chairman of Ahoada Local Government Council, Mr Chita Eugene, who described Wike as “the political field marshall of South South”, praised him for the unprecedented development he attracted to Rivers State.

Eugene said that the visit was not just a thank you visit; it is a celebration of effective leadership and public service.

Also, House of Representatives member representing Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency, Victor Obuzor, said that Wike deserved his support because he had done well for the LGA, and equally transformed Rivers State during his tenure as governor of the state.

Similarly, the Seyi Tinubu Support Group, led by Chidi Amadi, equally pledged their support to Wike and reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

In his remarks, Wike explained that he was in the area to thank the people for the overwhelming support given to him and Tinubu during the 2023 elections.

He said that Rivers State used to be respected for its strong political stand on good governance across the country until bad governance happened.

The minister, who insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara must not be voted for a second term, stressed the need to restore the glory of the state in the political landscape of the country.

This, he said, would be achieved by correcting the leadership mistake in the state in 2027.

“Already, Rivers State is being respected because of what we are doing in FCT. We need a leader we can trust to drive our dear state to glory and progress,” the minister said.