Niger Gov. Bello takes over APC, Buni out
Niger governor, Abubakar Bello, is set to take over as the Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee for the All Progressive Congress.
Mr Bello arrived at the National Headquarters of the APC on Monday to hold an emergency meeting with some members of the caretaker committee of the party.
“I am currently presiding over the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the APC at the National Secretariat of the Party,” Mr Bello tweeted on Monday.
At the time of filing this report, it is unclear whether or not Mr Bello will be taking over the position as a caretaker team leader or sole administrator.
The meeting is to implement President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to remove the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, as the chairman of the ruling party’s caretaker committee.
Mr Buni’s removal follows President Buhari reportedly giving the approval after a group of APC governors complained to him that Mr Buni was not inclined to holding the March 26 National Convention.
Both Mr Buhari and Mr Buni are out of the country receiving medical attention.
Mr Buni took leadership of the party in June 2020 after the Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee was dismissed.
The political party, through its CECPC Secretary Senator James Akpan Udohedehe, had dismissed the removal of Mr Buni as fake news.
Earlier, the National secretariat of the party was surrounded by officers of the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Health
Expert calls for use of AI in laboratory medicine
He emphasised on the transformative potential of AI in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and streamlining laboratory operations.
NationWide
PHOTOS: 45,000 applicants take NNPC computer-based recruitment exam nationwide
The oil company, in July, commenced application for suitably qualified candidates to fill its various vacant positions.
Port Harcourt
Rivers govt issues seven-day ultimatum to clear Port Harcourt of slums, illegal dumpsites
He condemned the act of proliferation of illegal dumpsites as well as shanties in business areas.
NationWide
France assures NDLEA of more support, collaboration in tackling drug trafficking
Mr Crespo commended Mr Marwa for the warm reception always accorded the French team.
States
Jigawa invested over N20 billion in education in two years: Commissioner
He said that the number of teachers in the state was raised from 2, 566 in May 2023, to 5,986.
World
Martial Law: South Korea set to impeach President Yoon despite apology
Protesters and opposition leaders have accused the president of undermining democratic principles.