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Kwara 2019: Mohammed Lawal’s Son Joins Governorship Race

Son of a late former governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Akeem Lawal, has declared his intention to contest in the 2019 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking when he was received by his supporters on arrival in Ilorin, the son of governor Mohammed Lawal said his intention to run was a call to service.
The governorship aspirant, who said Kwara State could only be taken to a greater level of development with ideas from the youth, added that he was prepared to inject youthful energy and ideas that would change the fortunes of the state.
In the April 1999 elections Akeem’s father, Mohammed Lawal was elected governor of Kwara State under the umbrella of the (APP). He was said to be a protégé of Senator Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki. Saraki later moved to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with his daughter Gbemisola who had also contested and won the federal house of representatives election in 1999.
In 2003 Olusola Saraki backed his son Bukola Saraki as candidate for governor of Kwara state and his daughter Gbemisola Saraki as senator for Kwara Central, both of whom were elected.The Saraki siblings spent 2 terms (8 years) in office.
In 2011 the elder Saraki and his son Bukola had a “political clash” as Olusola wanted his eldest daughter who by then had been a federal lawmaker for 12 years to replace his first born Bukola as Kwara governor while Bukola backed his finance commisioner (Abdufattah Ahmed). Bukola won the political battle against his own father and sister. Ahmed is rounding up his 2nd term in office while Gbemisola is expected to publicly declare her intention to run any moment from now. So we are likely going to have a Gbemi vs Ahmed primaries in the APC
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PDP Reaches Out to Peter Obi for 2027 Presidential Ticket

In a major political development, Professor Jerry Gana, a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has confirmed that the party has officially reached out to Peter Obi, inviting him to return and contest the 2027 presidential election under the PDP banner.

Gana described the move as part of a broader strategy to reposition the party ahead of 2027 by rallying credible leaders with proven integrity. He emphasized Peter Obi’s strong grassroots appeal and untainted public record as key reasons the PDP wants him back.
“We have reached out to Peter Obi to return home for our party’s presidential ticket,” Prof. Gana stated.
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Tinubu Engages Power Sector Leaders, Pushes for Lasting Energy Reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday held a strategic meeting with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of renewed efforts to tackle the nation’s long-standing electricity issues.
The high-level session was chaired by the President, with his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in attendance.
Also present were some of the industry’s most prominent figures, including Heirs Holdings Chairman, Tony Elumelu; Chairman of the Association of Power Generation Companies, retired Colonel Sani Bello; Managing Director of Sahara Group, Kola Adesina; and Acting Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Musiliu Oseni.
The meeting focused on exploring sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, regulatory reform, and long-term investment.


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Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda Elected as New APC National Chairman at Party’s 14th NEC Meeting

In a significant development within Nigeria’s ruling political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has been officially elected as the new National Chairman. His election was ratified at the 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party, held in Abuja on Wednesday.
The decision comes following weeks of internal consultations, with Yilwatda emerging as the consensus candidate after the resignation of former Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Party insiders say the move is part of broader efforts to reposition the APC ahead of upcoming state and national elections, as well as to stabilize internal party structures.
Prof. Yilwatda, a former university lecturer and current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, is well-regarded in both academic and political circles. He previously served as the APC gubernatorial candidate in Plateau State during the 2023 elections and is known for his technocratic approach to leadership. His emergence as chairman is seen by some analysts as a strategic attempt by the APC to blend intellectual credibility with grassroots political experience.
Addressing the NEC and other stakeholders shortly after his election, Prof. Yilwatda expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged to promote unity, discipline, and inclusivity within the party, stating that “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” He also emphasized the importance of returning the party to its founding ideals and promised to foster open dialogue and reconciliation among aggrieved party members.
The NEC meeting, which brought together top-ranking members including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC governors, national assembly members, and other party leaders, also featured deliberations on policy direction, party reforms, and electoral strategies.
President Tinubu, in his remarks, congratulated the new chairman and called for loyalty to the party’s mission of delivering good governance to Nigerians. He stressed the need for organizational discipline, urging members to support the new leadership in building a stronger and more cohesive APC.
As Prof. Yilwatda assumes leadership, expectations are high that he will help steer the APC through the evolving political landscape, mend internal rifts, and strengthen the party’s hold ahead of future elections.

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