The North-Central APC Forum has accused the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, of obstructing Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from joining the All Progressives Congress, APC.

In a statement on Sunday, the forum said Yilwatda had failed to unite the North-Central region and was prioritising personal political interests over party growth. The group alleged that the chairman, who lost the 2023 Plateau governorship election to Mutfwang, is blocking the governor’s defection to protect his 2027 political ambitions.

The forum also criticised Yilwatda for a recent church appearance where he claimed to represent Christians in the North-Central, calling the remarks divisive and contrary to the party’s principles.

Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, the forum’s chairman, said Yilwatda lacked political exposure, having never held an elected office, and accused him of deepening divisions within Plateau State and the wider region. The forum urged the APC leadership to consider appointing a more competent national chairman at the party’s planned December convention.

Despite the criticisms, the group reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu and pledged to deliver votes from the North-Central region in the 2027 elections.

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed relief at the news of the release of the 38 worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku.

A statement by the party’s spokesman, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, in Ilorin on Sunday, said: “We join the families, the Eruku community, and all well-meaning Kwarans in thanking God for their safe return from the clutches of their captors.

“We also thank God Almighty for the good news and commend the courage and tireless efforts of the security agencies, particularly the local vigilantes who worked relentlessly to secure this success.”

The PDP added: “While this development brings relief to the victims’ families and all of us in Kwara State, it is important to state clearly that the safe return of abducted citizens does not erase the persistent security failures that allowed this heinous attack to occur in the first place if none of the perpetrators of this heinous crime have been arrested and publicly paraded.

“As a party, we believe the state government’s silence on the crucial details of this release is unacceptable.”

The party further demanded to know: “Were any of the terrorists who carried out the attack arrested or neutralised during the operation? A government that celebrates the release of hostages without the arrest of their captors is merely negotiating a temporary ceasefire with criminals.”

The opposition party also asked whether a ransom was paid, and if so, whether it was from public funds, adding that the government owes the people full transparency on the matter.

It also inquired about the condition of the victims, the comprehensive support the government is providing for their recovery and reintegration, and what concrete measures have been put in place by the state government to prevent another attack of this nature.

The party argued: “Security is not measured by how many abductees are released, but by how many criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and prevented from striking again.

“Until the masterminds of the attack are apprehended and their networks dismantled, Kwara communities remain vulnerable.

“The Kwara PDP maintains that the return of the Eruku 38, while bringing relief, is not a victory for governance. A true victory would be the arrest and prosecution of the criminals and the implementation of a robust, proactive security strategy that prevents such abductions altogether.”

No fewer than 774 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State.

Receiving the defectors into the APC on Friday, the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi, said they were lucky to have made the bold decision.

Bichi stated that the APC remains the only party capable of steering Nigeria toward meaningful development.

According to him, many projects President Bola Tinubu has carried out in the northern region are evidence of the APC-led administration’s commitment.

The Managing Director further explained that over 18 major projects worth billions of naira had been completed in Kano State alone.

He lamented that some state governments across the federation diverted the substantial funds released to them for developments to other sectors.

“The Renewed Hope Agenda is already delivering positive outcomes, including economic recovery and strengthened food security through various agricultural programmes.

“I assure you today that you will be fully integrated and treated as long-standing APC members.”

The leader of the defectors, Mohammad Karofin-Yashi, in his address, said they decided to join the party because of the laudable development initiatives of the APC administration.

According to him, they are fully convinced that the APC will move Kano and the nation to greater heights, pledging to secure the support of more NNPP members who would soon decamp to the All Progressives Congress.

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has written a strong petition against the Minister of State for Housing, Yusuf Atta, over his alleged unruly behavior and inflammatory remarks capable of causing chaos and uncertainty in the state.

In the same vein, the party strongly warned the minister to stay away from making comments on party matters, stating that failure to adhere to the warning may risk expulsion from the party.

In a letter dated November 21, 2025, and signed by Abdullahi Abbas, State Chairman of APC Kano, the party expressed concern that Atta’s comments “have the tendency to provoke misunderstandings and disunity among members.”

The letter was copied to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Kano State Party Leader, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the APC North-West Zonal Vice Chairman.

The party noted that Atta “is not assigned a public relations role within the party, and such public comments may be wrongly interpreted as official party positions.” It emphasized that matters relating to party affairs are “strictly within the purview of the APC leadership and its designated spokespersons.”

While recognizing Atta’s right to support any aspirant of his choice, the APC reminded him that “by virtue of your position as Hon. Minister and member of the Federal Executive Council, you are expected to engage on issues that will facilitate the unity of all party members.”

The letter further warned that Atta “is in the habit of making uncomplimentary and derogatory public pronouncements” and cautioned that failure to refrain from such behavior may attract “further disciplinary action.”

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that politics should not be reduced to a playground for unruly conduct.

Jonathan said this on Thursday at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also doubled as a celebration of his 68th birthday.

He warned that Nigeria’s democracy is being suffocated by reckless political behaviour, arguing that leadership must be anchored on responsibility, nation-building and restraint.

According to him, sustaining democratic stability requires civility and a genuine sense of accountability from all political actors.

DAILY POST reports that the gathering brought together an impressive mix of African statesmen, diplomats, political leaders and business figures.

“Politics is not for rascals. It is for people who want to build, not destroy,” Jonathan said, warning that the rising tide of aggressive rhetoric and hostile political behaviour is weakening democratic resilience across the continent.

He reflected on the experience that inspired the creation of his foundation, noting that its work over the past decade has focused on diplomacy, governance reforms, peacebuilding, mediation and the strengthening of democratic institutions.

Jonathan also lamented the recent spate of violent attacks and abductions across the country, urging leaders at every level to take their responsibility to citizens more seriously and ensure the protection of lives while safeguarding the nation’s democratic order.

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that the party came into existence to reset politics and democracy in Nigeria.

Abdullahi made this statement on Wednesday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST.

He stated that the ADC itself is a product of the government’s destabilisation of all the opposition political parties in the country.

“In 2014/2015 what you saw that birthed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was a product of political strategy.

“But what has brought about the ADC now is a product of political necessity occasioned by governments intension to destabilize all other political parties.

“ADC is not just here for political power, ADC is here to reset politics and democracy in Nigeria.

“It was the conflict that shrouded the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that pushed someone like Atiku Abubakar out of the party to join the ADC. Same goes to some Labour Party’s members who have joined us,” he said.

A key member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Jamilu Kabir Bichi, has resigned from the party, saying he has been consistently sidelined despite his contributions.

Kabir, who was the NNPP Director-General of the 2023 Campaign in Bichi, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 19, 2025, and addressed to the party’s ward chairman.

He described his decision as “painful yet necessary,” explaining that he and his supporters had faced neglect in the party, especially in his home community.

He said the leadership had failed to acknowledge the sacrifice and effort of loyal members.

“The leadership’s refusal at all levels to recognize our progressive agenda, loyalty, patience, and endurance has been deeply disheartening,” he wrote.

Kabir also said many committed members who worked hard to build the NNPP were denied chances to serve in the party or in government after the party won elections.

According to him, this made it impossible to remain in the party.

“As a principled individual with a political vision and mission… I can no longer, in good conscience, remain in a party that compromises my values,” he stated.

He thanked his political mentor, former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Ahmad Garba Bichi, praising his patience, loyalty, and straightforwardness.

Kabir added that he would continue to practice “politics without bitterness.”

He ended his letter with a prayer, asking Allah to guide the people of Bichi, Kano, and Nigeria, and pledged to stay committed to serving humanity.

A top member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Mallam Alwan Hassan, says he believes the party will defeat the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2027 governorship election.

Hassan, who previously served as a Special Adviser to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, told journalists in Abuja that the APC is already strengthening its structures and bringing key political figures together ahead of the polls.

He said Kano must realign with the centre for faster development.

He added that: “Just wait and see. APC will take over Kano in 2027.”

Hassan also publicly withdrew an earlier allegation that senators collected a $10m bribe to stop the confirmation of Engr. Ramat Abdullahi as chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

“I fully retract that statement and offer my sincere apologies to the National Assembly and its leadership,” he said.

He appealed to lawmakers to go ahead and confirm Ramat Abdullahi, as recommended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.