Tag: North-West

  • “APC Vice Chairman Resigns Amid Party Turmoil”

    “APC Vice Chairman Resigns Amid Party Turmoil”

    salihu Lukman, the National Vice Chairman (North-west) of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), has tendered his resignation amidst internal turmoil within the party. In a letter addressed to the Acting National Chairman, Abubakar Kyari, Mr. Lukman expressed his concern that the current atmosphere in the party is not aligned with its original vision of being a progressive force in Nigerian politics.

    The resignation of a key party official comes at a time when the APC is grappling with internal divisions and power struggles. Lukman’s decision to step down signals a deepening crisis within the party and adds to the challenges faced by its leadership.

    Coinciding with Lukman’s resignation, the chairpersons of the APC in the North-west zone endorsed Abdullahi Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, for the position of national chairman. This move has further intensified the political landscape within the party and raised questions about its direction and unity.

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    As the situation unfolds, political analysts and party members are closely monitoring developments within the APC. The resignation of Salihu Lukman and the endorsement of Abdullahi Ganduje are likely to have significant implications for the party’s future and its ability to navigate the complex political terrain in Nigeria.

    Stay tuned for further updates on the evolving political situation within the APC and its implications for the party’s leadership and stability. The APC’s response to these developments will undoubtedly shape the political landscape in Nigeria in the days to come.

  • Security Situation in North-West has Overwhelmed Me – Buhari

    Security Situation in North-West has Overwhelmed Me – Buhari

    President Muhammadu Buhari says he is overwhelmed by the security situation in the north-west region.
    Buhari spoke on Thursday at the palace of Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto.

    The president said while the situation in the north-east and south-south has improved compared to when he assumed office, the challenges in the north-west are a different matter.

    Buhari, however, said he has charged the military and other security agencies not to spare any criminal posing a threat to the peace and safety of Nigerians.

    “Every day, we are worried about what is happening in the north-west. When we came, if Nigerians are to be fair to us, they know the condition in the north-east and the south-south, but what is happening now in the north-west is what has honestly overwhelmed me,” Buhari said.

    “The same people, the same culture, killing each other, stealing each other’s property. We are going to do our best and the military and law enforcement agencies have been given a clear order that they shouldn’t spare any bandit or terrorist.

    “We are going to hand over a secure country better than we inherited it.”

    The president, who also commiserated with the state over the recent bandit attacks, said “Nigeria shall win the battle over evil”.