ADP Lauds Hitch-Free Conduct Of Plateau Rerun Poll

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ADP Lauds Hitch-Free Conduct Of Plateau Rerun Poll—-The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over hitch-free conduct of Saturday’s rerun, by-election across the country.
Mr Yabagi Sani, the ADP National Chairman said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
“The party is pleased to note that the election was free, fair, credible, peaceful, and we commend INEC for its dedication to upholding the democratic process.
“The ADP is also grateful for the exemplary leadership and statesmanship demonstrated by Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, in ensuring peace and stability during the electoral process.
“The party recognizes the governor’s efforts in fostering an environment conducive to peaceful elections and extends its appreciation for his commitment to the well-being of the people of Plateau State,” he said.
Sani commended the police and other security agencies for their exemplary role in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election.
He added that the security agencies played vital role in maintaining law and order and commended them for their dedication to ensuring a secured electoral environment.
Sani congratulated the people of Jos North, party supporters and other support groups for their participation in the electoral process.
The ADP chairman said that the support shown to the party’s candidates, Mr Pam Dachungyang was overwhelming and contributed greatly to the victory at the poll.
“ADP appreciates the overwhelming support shown for Dachungyang and extends its gratitude to the constituents for their confidence and trust.
“The ADP assures the people of Plateau North, Plateau State, and Nigeria of effective representation at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly.
“The party is committed to the task of building a peaceful, united, and progressive Nigeria and pledges to work tirelessly for the betterment of the nation,” he said.
Sani urged Dachungyang to serve the people and contribute to the development and progress of Plateau and Nigeria as a whole.
Dachungyang was declared winner of the Plateau North rerun election by INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Nestor Chagok having polled 122,442 votes, defeating his closest rival, Yakub Safiu of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) who got 53, 980 votes.

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Bugaje Accuse APC of Using Money, EFCC Threats To Weaken PDP Through Defections

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April 25, 2025

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Bugaje Accuse APC of Using Money, EFCC Threats To Weaken PDP Through Defections—-Former member of the House of Representatives and ex-presidential adviser Dr. Usman Bugaje has accused Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), of systematically using money to induce defections from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Bugaje claimed that the APC has been aggressively targeting opposition figures, leveraging both financial incentives and potential legal threats.

His words: “Well, for what I know—and I don’t claim to know everything—the APC is basically using money to buy off PDP.

“Some say it’s a carrot and stick approach. The money is the carrot. What’s the stick? Possibly the EFCC. They might do these kinds of things. This has been the practice since the time of President Obasanjo.”

Bugaje argued that the root cause of the ongoing wave of defections is money, warning that such practices pose a grave threat to Nigeria’s democratic system.

He said: “For me, this is a very serious issue. This should be the center of our political discourse. As long as money remains the determining factor, then that’s the end of democracy and the end of politics.”

His comments come in the wake of a major political shake-up in Delta State, where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who was also the PDP’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, defected to the APC. They were joined by members of the National Assembly, State Assembly, and several local government chairmen.

Bugaje stated that he is skeptical about the PDP’s ability to function as an effective opposition.

“There has not been real opposition since the moment Nyesom Wike did what he did,” Bugaje said.

“The PDP missed its chance to be a viable opposition party. Just look at their conduct on major national issues—from emergency rule debates to budget discussions. They failed to act like an opposition,” he added.

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Atiku is the Messiah Nigeria needs, says Former Lagos PDP Chairman Aeroland

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Atiku is the Messiah Nigeria needs, says Former Lagos PDP Chairman Aeroland

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Segun Adewale, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is the Messiah Nigeria needs now and he can fix the economy.

Adewale, a former Lagos State Chairman of the party, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that no one should write off Abubakar politically or tell him to leave the PDP.

Recalls that some critics of Abubakar’s presidential ambition, including former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George and former Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State had advised the former vice president not to run on the PDP platform in 2027.

While George on Wednesday told Abubakar to immediately resign from the PDP over an alleged anti-party activities, Fayose said he would work against his presidential ambition, if he decided to contest in 2027.

Speaking, Adewale popularly known as Aeroland, said that no one should play God over the ambition of the former vice president.

“He (Abubakar) has been tested and tried as part of the few politicians with contentment, and he has never given up.

“He has been in power, he understands Nigerian politics. He knows our challenges compared to other politicians that just want to grab power to get wealth.

“Atiku is one of the politicians that I know that is satisfied with whatever he has. Most others politicians, like his critics, are gluttons.

“It is unfortunate that the unrelenting opposition that Atiku has is still in the PDP, his party, not even outside PDP,” Adewale said.

According to him, it is sad that members of the PDP are still the one vehemently opposing Abubakar’s planned coalition to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for PDP, and return the party to power.

“Anyone within PDP saying Atiku should not contest in 2027 is working for the opposition and not for the party or the country.

“They are working for personal pocket, therefore, should not be listening to. We must discard their opinions.

“All dissenting voices in our party are working for their stomach, not for Nigeria,” Adewale said.

He maintained that none of the opposition party could defeat the ruling party single-handedly, not even Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Calling for a rejig in Nigeria’s electoral system to deepen democracy, Adewale claimed that he had been allegedly robbed of electoral victory severally in Lagos State owing to a flawed system.

“It is not about how smart we are, but about the system. It is not about how popular you are, it is about the system. We must join hands to correct this before 2027 polls.

According to him, Nigerians are tired of poor governance, calling for a change and breath of fresh air.

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