APC Chairman Urges Peaceful Celebrations, Calls for Reflection During Lent, Ramadan

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Hon. Mohammed Dantata Ndus, has called on adherents of major religions in the state to embrace peaceful and prayerful celebrations as the Christian Lenten season coincides with the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan.

Ndus made the appeal on Monday while speaking with journalists in his office in Gombe.

He urged residents to use the sacred period for sober reflection, stressing the importance of religious tolerance, unity, and compassion among the people.

The APC chairman also congratulated the Muslim Ummah for successful observance of the Ramadan fast and extended goodwill to Christians observing the Lenten season, noting that both periods emphasise spiritual renewal, sacrifice, and acts of charity.

According to him, the season should encourage individuals to demonstrate love, support the needy and vulnerable, and strengthen bonds within communities.

Ndus further called on aspirants and party members preparing for the forthcoming primaries of the All Progressives Congress to conduct themselves with decorum and adhere to the principles of internal democracy.

He also urged citizens to pray for the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, as well as for the leadership of the APC and the progress of Nigeria.

The chairman expressed optimism that with collective prayers and responsible conduct by political actors and citizens alike, the state and the nation would continue to experience peace, stability, and development.

Defection Drama in Gombe: Reps Member Inuwa Garba Dumps PDP for APC, Backs Inuwa Yahaya’s Leadership

The political landscape in Gombe State witnessed a significant shift as Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya received Hon. Inuwa Garba, the lawmaker representing Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, following his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hon. Garba paid a courtesy visit to the governor to formally announce his move and presented his APC membership card, which he obtained from his ward in Lubo, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area, affirming his full return to the ruling party.

Speaking during the meeting, the federal lawmaker attributed his defection to what he described as the visionary leadership and impressive developmental strides of Governor Inuwa Yahaya across Gombe State. He also expressed confidence in the reform-driven agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the APC provides a stronger and more reliable platform for sustainable national growth.

According to him, the party’s governance philosophy aligns with his commitment to effective representation and grassroots development.

“The APC remains the beacon of progressive governance in Nigeria. With the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya in Gombe and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the national level, I am confident that our people will continue to witness tangible development and inclusive policies,” he said.

Hon. Garba pledged his loyalty to the APC and assured the governor of his readiness to work for the unity and advancement of the party in Yamaltu-Deba and beyond.

In his remarks, Governor Inuwa Yahaya warmly welcomed the lawmaker, describing his decision as bold and reflective of his dedication to the welfare of his constituents. He said the defection signals growing public trust in the APC’s governance model in the state.

The governor emphasised that his administration remains focused on delivering people-orientated projects, strengthening infrastructure, expanding opportunities in education and healthcare, and driving economic diversification for long-term prosperity.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who was recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Renethe Renewed Hope Ambassador and Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement, and Mobilisationted that Hon. Garba’s entry into the APC further reinforces the party’s strength in Gombe State and positions it strategically for future political contests.

The development is widely seen as a major boost for the APC’s structure in Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency and a clear sign of shifting political alliances ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.

APC Moves to Mend Fences: Buni Leads Conflict-Resolution Drive Governance, Party Stability

By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni is leading the APC Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation Committee (CRMC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said the committee will create strategies to resolve pending disputes and manage political threats to the ruling party.

The CRMC was inaugurated last month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. During the event, Buni said the committee will use wide consultations and strategic engagements to produce productive results.

He noted that the team will engage aggrieved party members and other key stakeholders across the country.

The governor stressed that the committee is built to endure.

He said it will foster a sense of belonging among new and old APC members.

It will also give confidence to aggrieved members and prepare the party for future elections.

The committee will also take proactive measures against potential political threats.

It will apply conflict-resolution methods at both the state and national levels to protect the party.

Several APC governors attended the inauguration.

They included Governors Abdulrahman AbduRazak, Hope Uzodimma, Hyacinth Alia, Uba Sani, Siminalayi Fubara and Umar Namadi of Kwara, Imo, Benue, Kaduna, Rivers and Jigawa states.

Other members included Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River, Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.

Top APC stalwarts were also present.

They included Sen. Adamu Aliero, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello also attended.

Other members included Ibrahim Masari, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, and Muiz Banire (SAN), who served as the Secretary of the committee.

Buni urged party members to avoid personal interests and sentiments.

He stressed that unity is key to the success of the committee and the party.