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BREAKING: Governor Fubara Finally Announces His Party Ahead of 2027 Election [ICYMI]
Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports claiming he had defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he remains a member of the ruling party.
The governor spoke amid growing speculation and social media reports alleging that he had dumped the APC for another political platform ahead of the 2027 general election.
Reacting to the rumours, Fubara said there had been “a lot of drama” in the media over his political affiliation, stressing that nothing had changed regarding his membership of the party.
“I know that there’s been a lot of drama in the media, one story and another,” the governor said.
“I remain a member of the Congress and nothing has changed. People should stop using whatever situation that they pick up from the social media or their own interpretation of any situation to present me wrongly.”
Fubara further declared that he had not joined any other political party despite the speculation surrounding his political future, Nigeria Affairs reported. “I have not gone anywhere. I’m still a member of the Progressive Congress, and I remain a member,” he stated.
The Rivers governor also urged political supporters and stakeholders to prioritise the overall interest of the APC, regardless of ongoing political tensions in the state.
“Whatever happens, what is most important is supporting the overall interest of the party,” he added. The clarification comes amid heightened political realignments and permutations ahead of the 2027 elections, with several reports linking prominent political figures to possible defections across party lines.
As Ekiti State prepares for Saturday’s governorship election, Isaac Fayose has alleged that members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are planning to engage in vote-buying during the poll.
Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, raised the alarm on Thursday through a video shared on his official Facebook page.
He claimed that intelligence available to him suggests that arrangements have already been made to influence voters with cash ahead of the election.
The businessman called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to closely monitor activities during the election and take immediate action against anyone caught attempting to buy votes.
According to him, the credibility of the election will depend largely on how effectively security and anti-corruption agencies handle electoral offences.
Fayose argued that Nigeria’s democratic system continues to suffer because elections are often manipulated, making it difficult for truly popular candidates to emerge victorious.
He said, “Nigeria is not developing because our electoral system is faulty. Popular people don’t get into power but unpopular people do because they are rigged in.
“If our votes can’t put the best candidates there, it means we are in a mess. We will see on Saturday whether EFCC is effective or not.
“If EFCC is on ground, they should be able to apprehend many vote buyers because APC is planning to buy votes. EFCC, Nigerians are watching, you now have an office in Ekiti State.
“We have credible information that these people are planning to buy votes”.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully concluded its House of Representatives primaries across Nigeria, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections.
The exercise, held on May 16, 2026, drew significant attention as both seasoned lawmakers and fresh aspirants battled for tickets to represent their constituencies in the Green Chamber.
According to The Nation, with high turnout reported in many states, the primaries showcased the party’s internal dynamics and the balance between continuity and change.
At the national level, prominent figures such as Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, and Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudasiru Obasa secured their tickets with relative ease.
Their victories reaffirmed their strong influence within the party and their constituencies.
Meanwhile, James Faleke, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, also clinched his ticket, while Yusuf Buhari, son of the late president Muhammadu Buhari, emerged as a first-time candidate in Katsina.
Winners of APC 2026 primaries
Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, was returned unopposed in Zaria Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, also secured his ticket.
Mudasiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, won unopposed in Agege James Faleke, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, clinched victory in Ikeja/Ojodu Yusuf Buhari, son of the late president Muhammadu Buhari, won in Katsina, marking his first entry into the Green Chamber.
Other notable winners included Jimi Benson (Ikorodu), Yusuf Gagdi (Plateau), Ndudi Elumelu (Delta), and Olumide Osoba (Ogun).
Major losses in the APC primaries
House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere lost his bid for a third term in Edo Four sitting members from Imo state, Matthew Nwogu, Miriam Onuoha, Harrison Nwadike, and Emeka Chinedu, failed to secure return tickets Popular businessman Cubana Chief Priest also lost his bid.
State highlights after ruling party primaries
Kaduna: Samaila Abdul Suleiman won convincingly in Kaduna North with 3,049 votes, defeating Abdulaziz Abubakar Kaka and Abubakar Mahmoud, but Kaka’s campaign alleged disenfranchisement of supporters
Edo: Ihonvbere’s defeat was linked to a zoning agreement between Owan East and West, with Hon Eseosa Iyawe also losing in Oredo
Delta: Ndudi Elumelu secured Aniocha/Oshimili, while Erhiatake Ibori won Ethiope
Ogun: Olumide Osoba emerged for Owode/Abeokuta North/Odeda
Kogi: Leke Abejide, formerly of ADC, won unopposed in Yagba
Plateau: Yusuf Gagdi was endorsed for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam
Jigawa: Five incumbents retained their tickets, while four lost to new aspirants
Ekiti: HoR spokesman Akintunde Rotimi won in Ekiti North I, defeating five rivals.
A prominent Christian leader, Pastor Kingsley Okwuwe, has predicted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election. Obi’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was deemed a critical mistake by Pastor Okwuwe. Pastor Okwuwe warned of a ‘calamity’ for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the party of Peter Obi and Senator Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso.
FCT, Abuja – Pastor Kingsley Okwuwe of the Revival and Restoration Global Mission has prophesied that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election because of a purported mistake by Peter Obi. Legit.ng reports that Obi was the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, where he finished third with 6,101,533 votes. In May 2026, he emerged as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections.
In a video posted recently on his YouTube page, Pastor Okwuwe predicted that Obi and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, will lose the 2027 presidential election.
The preacher predicted a “calamity” for the NDC, claiming that the Obidient Movement leader took the wrong step by walking away from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He predicted that President Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure re-election in the 2027 polls.
Okwuwe said:
“This APC government that you see in presidency, in 2027, they are going to regain power. I repeat it: they are going to regain power.”
Meanwhile, Obi has said his political ambition is driven not by a desire to occupy Nigeria’s highest office, but by his determination to see the country work for its citizens. The former Labour Party presidential candidate spoke during an interview on the Nevon HQ podcast hosted by journalist and media personality Rufai Oseni.
Obi said he is more concerned about fixing Nigeria’s challenges than pursuing power for his own sake.
Vanguard, on Tuesday, June 16, quoted the NDC chieftain as saying: “I am not desperate to be president of Nigeria. I am desperate to see Nigeria work.”
He added:
“I am desperate to see young people have a means of livelihood. I am desperate to see people stop stealing public money. I am desperate to see Nigeria work.”
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