Connect with us

FEATURED

BREAKING: Buhari Sacks Oshiomhole’s Led APC NWC, Appoints Gov Buni As Caretaker/Convention C’ttee Chair

Published

on

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress thus putting an end to the supremacy tussle over who controls the soul of the current NWC of the party.

The President also approved the appointment of Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni as the chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Caretaker Committee/Extraordinary National Convention.

The dissolution of the Oshiomhole-led NWC followed the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the villa on Thursday at the instance of President Buhari and convened by the court recognized acting national chairman of the party, Victor Giadom.

Present at the meeting were President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Goverrnors of Nasarawa , Niger , Jigawa, Pleateau , Imo, Kogi , Yobe , Gombe, Osun , Ogun, Lagos , Kwara, Kebbi, Kano and Ekiti are some of those present.

Advertisement

Also present are Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; Deputy Speaker Idris Wase; House Leader, Hassan Dogowa and the Deputy Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nnenna Ukeje

Buhari’s new media aide, Bashir Ahmed, confirmed the dissolution in the tweet saying, “Following the recommendation of President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been dissolved.”

“However, Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni has just been appointed as the chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC)’s caretaker committee and extraordinary national convention”. 

Advertisement
Continue Reading
Advertisement
Click to comment
stashed away
FEATURED32 minutes ago

Court Sentences Lagos Company Over N30.5m Theft from Chevron Contract Staff

FEATURED6 hours ago

Omo-Agege Declares Support for Oborevwori’s ‘Inclusive Governance’ as Delta APC Leaders Meet in Asaba Ahead Party’s Congresses

FEATURED8 hours ago

JUST IN: Kano State Gov, Yusuf Resigns from NNPP

FEATURED12 hours ago

EFCC Strengthens Pact With NEITI in Tackling Extractive Fraud

FEATURED13 hours ago

Presidency Withdraws Dakingari’s Nomination as Ambassador to Turkey in Sudden U-turn

BUSINESS15 hours ago

Seplat Energy Names Tony Elumelu Non-Executive Director as Olivier Cleret Bows Out

FEATURED22 hours ago

Delta CP Aina Adesola Kicks Off Familiarisation Tour with Visits to Asaba Area Command, Asagba’s Palace

METRO23 hours ago

Police Nab Kidnappers, Cultists, Seize Battle Axe, Pistol, Drugs in Delta

FEATURED23 hours ago

Tinubu Announces Key Diplomatic Postings to France, US, UK, and Turkey Ahead State Visit

FEATURED23 hours ago

Tinubu Grants Incentives for Shell’s Bonga Southwest, Other Offshore Projects to Drive Jobs, FX Inflows

FEATURED1 day ago

Businessman, Company Convicted Over Alleged $80,000 and N953 Million Fraud in Lagos  

FEATURED1 day ago

EFCC Raises Alarm Over Banks, Fintechs’ Role in N18.7B Fraud, Airline Discount Schemes

FEATURED1 day ago

Delta Govt Donates N10m to Support Cancer Treatment Initiative

OPINION2 days ago

DONALD TRUMP: UMEAGBALASI AND THE POWERS OF A SCREWDRIVER SALESMAN, BY JUDE CHIJIOKE NDUKWE

COMMUNITY REPORT2 days ago

Sen. Nwoko: CoS Details Two-And-A-Half Years of Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Power Initiatives in Delta North

Advertisement
Advertisement

z