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The lingering crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, appears to have been resolved following a reconciliation between Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
The Eastern Updates reports that the peace meeting was convened at the instance of President Bola Tinubu, with Governor Alia extending an invitation to Akume for the talks.
The meeting, held at the Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House, was attended by political leaders, traditional rulers, and clerics from across the state.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the meeting, Alia disclosed that one of the key resolutions reached was for the party to work towards his return to office in 2027.
He also stated that all members of the National Assembly under the APC platform from the state are expected to secure re-election in the next general elections.
Following weeks of consultation, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The defection, announced by the governor at the Government House on Saturday, followed weeks of speculation over his political future amid the crisis that rocked the PDP.
Mohammed had earlier described the party as “headless” and signalled openness to alternative political platforms, a move analysts say could weaken the PDP by triggering an exodus of loyalists and reducing its grassroots support.
Earlier, reacting to the recent Supreme Court judgement on the PDP leadership dispute, the governor said the ruling prevented any faction from taking full control of the party.
He noted that neither his camp led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) nor the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recorded outright victory.
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“We have succeeded in ensuring that no single individual hijacks the party,” he said.
In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Mohammed added, “As democrats who respect the rule of law, we accept the judgement. But it is not a victory for anyone.”
He stated that the party’s Board of Trustees would temporarily oversee its affairs in line with its constitution pending the formation of a caretaker committee.
The governor also accused Wike of working against the PDP, alleging that the FCT minister and his associates have ties with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mohammed said his decision to leave the PDP was aimed at securing a stable platform for his supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Our hearts remain with the PDP, but politically we must move forward,” he said.
He also confirmed his intention to contest the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat in 2027, noting that consultations with alternative political parties preceded his decision to join the APM.
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket to contest for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf picked the ticket unopposed after a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, where he was unanimously adopted as the party’s candidate.
The consensus agreement was announced by the Chairman of the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone, Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, a former Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
