₦airaland Forum

DomPerignon:
This would have been a formidable challenge to Tinubu but since Giringori is going to repeat his foolishness of 2023 by hoarding SE votes, it's going to be Tinubu all over again like in 2023 only that this time around the Christian vote in the north will be going to Tinubu , SS will vote heavily of Tinubu and the SW is going to give Tinubu near 100%. Tinubu will do constitutionally very well in the NW and NE .


Giringori will come a distant last with his tribal votes from the SE and forever cement the fact that SE votes are not required to seek the Presidency as long as you can get them to vote a tribal candidate of theirs.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odu Ward 2 of Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, has suspended Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, who represents Kogi East Senatorial District, over alleged anti-party activities, days after his defeat in the party’s primary election.

The suspension followed a resolution reached by the Ward Executive Committee at a meeting held on May 26, 2026, according to party sources.

In a suspension letter signed by the Ward Chairman, Shaibu Mohammed; Secretary, Kabiru Mohammed; and other executives, the APC accused Senator Echocho of engaging in actions that could undermine the unity and stability of the party after losing his re-election bid.

The ward leadership alleged that the senator held meetings and consultations with opposition figures and was planning to leave the party following what it described as his “rejection by the party and the people” over an alleged third-term ambition.

The letter said the party could no longer tolerate actions it considered harmful to its electoral strength and internal cohesion in Kogi East.

It also accused Echocho of working against the APC despite serving on its platform for eight years as senator representing the district.

Party officials further alleged that the senator failed to deliver his polling unit during the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections and did not provide strong leadership during key political contests in the state.

Speaking after the suspension was announced, APC chieftain Mallam Nasiru Musa said the decision was necessary to protect the party’s integrity and future in the area.

"After his defeat at the APC primary election, Senator Echocho’s actions became more troubling and openly confrontational to the party. The APC cannot continue to accommodate individuals who work against its collective interest simply because their personal ambitions were not realized,” Musa said.

He added that the senator’s performance over the past eight years had not met the expectations of many constituents in Kogi East.

Some stakeholders and party members in the district commended the ward executives for what they described as a bold move aimed at enforcing discipline and unity within the APC.

The suspension letter stated that the action would serve as a warning to other members whose conduct may threaten the party’s cohesion and electoral strength in Kogi State

sirchim:
who dash am?

WATCH: Worshippers Chant ‘APC, AbdulRahman Went Down’ As Kwara Governor Attends Eid Prayers In Ilorin pic.twitter.com/rmVkcP6o5h

— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) May 27, 2026

Worshippers Chant ‘APC, AbdulRahman Went Down’ As Kwara Governor Attends Eid Prayers In Ilorin

Scores of worshippers and residents at the Ilorin Central Eid praying ground on Wednesday erupted in anti-government chants directed at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, during Eid prayers in Ilorin.

The chants reportedly broke out as the governor’s convoy struggled to navigate through the massive crowd gathered for the annual Eid-el-Kabir prayers in the Kwara State capital.

In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, sections of the crowd were seen and heard repeatedly chanting in Yoruba, “APC wọlé lọ bi awada bi ère,” meaning “APC went down like a joke,” while others shouted that "Ramoni wole lọ b awada bi ere, meaning “AbdulRahman went down like a joke,” a rare open display of political dissatisfaction at a major public religious gathering in the state.

The development comes amid growing political tension and intensified realignments ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State.

The political situation in the state escalated as the ruling APC reportedly settled on the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi, who is believed to be a close ally and political protégé of Governor AbdulRazaq, as its preferred governorship candidate.

Meanwhile, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly announced former Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Bolakale Kawu, as its candidate for the forthcoming governorship contest.

However, the chants at the Eid ground signal growing frustration among residents over insecurity, economic hardship, governance issues, and internal political divisions within the ruling party.

SaharaReporters previously reported that suspected bandits on Sunday invaded Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting several residents, including women, children and some of the Emir’s wives.

Residents told SaharaReporters that the heavily armed attackers stormed the border community late at night, firing sporadically before launching the assault on the palace and nearby homes.

Sources said the assailants overpowered local vigilantes and operated for hours without resistance as terrified residents fled into nearby bushes for safety.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen first attacked the palace, where they reportedly set parts of the building on fire before whisking away multiple victims.

demstone:
BRO!!! I REPEAT
IF U HAVEN'T SEEN BY NOW

IT'S because U DONT WANT TO SEE....

demstone:
THERE IS NO HOPE FOR A MAN WHO HAS EYEZ

BUT HAS CHOSEN NOT TO SEE

demstone:
AMAZINGLY THE DRUG LORD IS GIVING UR REGION INFRASTRUCTURE AT LEVELS NEVER SEEN B4

WHILE UR SAINT OBI GAVE D ENTIRE EASTERN REGION A WORLD CLASS LEGACY BEER BEER ND MORE BEER

I BELIEVE U DIE

BEER IS BETTER THAN INFRASTRUCTURE

olyrayy:
A Yoruba man won in the East in the last election. So, it has happened in the East.

yarimo:
This can never happen in any of south east, this is very commendable from the people of ekiti state for the unity and support

In a laudable feat, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ekiti State Chapter, has announced an Igbo man, Zaccheus Okoro, as its Candidate for one of the Federal Constituencies in the State.

Okoro won the House of Representative ticket in Ekiti State during the APC Primary in Ekiti State. If he wins at the polls, he will represent Ise/Ikere-Ekiti South-West Federal Constituency 1 at the Green Chamber.

This however looked strange to several people, who are to come to the reality of an Igbo man winning the APC ticket in a State like Ekiti.

Ironically, he defeated the incumbent Representative Member who is a full son of Ekiti State, and a Military Officer, Vice Marshall Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, Rtd.

Locals said Okoro defeated Ojuawo because the incumbent member of the House of Representatives failed to meet the aspirations of his Constituents.

According to them, “Okoro is more accessible. He is one of us. In Yorubaland, once you have been tested and confirmed to possess the omoluabi trait, you can get to the apex of your career. Okoro is found to be reliable, honest and loyal to the values and heritage of Yoruba people.

“The support for him during the primary was overwhelming,” Musa Adekunle an indigene of the town told stated.

Okoro polled 9,978 votes to defeat Ojuawo who scored 1,842 votes during the APC primary.

Another local said, “I can assure you that Okoro will win. He has the support of the entire people of not just his constituency, but the whole of Ekiti State”.

It was gathered that the Traditional Rulers and the State Governor are with Okoro.

According to him, ”Nigeria may be divided along bitter ethnic lines, but the Yoruba should continue to defend its tradition of merit and fairness in political and economic relations.”

Okoro’s mother is said to be from one of the South West States.

Sugarboyy:
Who would she get the ministerial appointment from, you?

Lets even assume you become the president tomorrow, can you boldly give such an appointment to Aisha Yesufu?

She is from the Edo North axis of Edo State, let her come and contest against Oshiomhole, we want to check something 😀

Counterigbolies:
u should look for that on his Wikipedia page