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Northern Governors Forum Mourn Abiola Ajimobi
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Northern Governors Forum Mourn Abiola Ajimobi

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed grief over the demise of former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Ajimobi who until yesterday, briefly served as the Acting National Chairman of the Al Progressive Congress (APC) passed away on Thursday, aged 70. The NGF Chairman, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State while sympathizing with the family and government of Oyo state, described Ajimobi’s death as painful. The Plateau state governor described Ajimobi as a man of integrity, who served his state and Nigeria with excellence. Lalong praised Ajimobi’s leadership traits and recounted his pivotal roles in the formation of the APC which made him the favourite of many. He said such qualities informed his appointment as the party’s Deputy National Chairman, South. ”The...
Giadom and Ajimobi: Who Wins the Soul of APC as Party Gears Up for 2023 Elections?
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Giadom and Ajimobi: Who Wins the Soul of APC as Party Gears Up for 2023 Elections?

A popular axiom has it that the only thing which is constant in life is change itself. The current happenings in the Nigerian political landscape have been thrilling and thought provoking. The gimmicks and intrigues could be presumed to be connected to 2023 elections. Ever since the June 16 appeal court ruling which upheld the March 4 judgement discrediting Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), two factions have emerged claiming legitimate right to pilot the affairs of the party. Soon after the judgement of the appeal court in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the endorsement of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the Acting Chairman of the part...