Politics
‘APC Not Innocent of Playing Dirty, We Don’t Sleep With Both Eyes Closed’ — Baba-Ahmed
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of not being “particularly innocent” when it comes to what he described as political “dirty” tactics.
Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on Arise TV while discussing the legal challenges facing opposition parties and the need for cooperation among parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, some opposition parties have faced legal battles and internal factionalisation, creating uncertainty over whether some of their candidates will ultimately appear on the ballot.
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“We know that APC is not particularly innocent when it comes to playing dirty — makes you feel comfortable, allegedly — and we have evidence sometimes that support this kind of thing,” Baba-Ahmed said.
“But I would say, we don’t sleep with both eyes closed, and other parties don’t.”
The PRP chairman said the experience of other political parties had taught his party to be meticulous in addressing legal requirements to avoid being caught up in disputes that could threaten its participation in elections.
He explained that within the opposition coalition, several parties are currently involved in court cases, while some have also become factionalised.
“In the coalition that we have now, we have about, I think, eight parties or nine. Five or six all have court cases,” he said.
“We’ve settled ours now, but the others have even more profound… parties have become factionalized. You just never know whether some candidates will be on the ballot or not, if their particular faction of the party is not recognized at some stage between now and then.”
Baba-Ahmed said the uncertainty surrounding some opposition parties was one of the reasons he believed the coalition needed to remain united and protect the interests of its members.
“That’s how uncertain things are. And this is one of the reasons why we need this coalition,” he said.
“We need to watch each other’s backs, we need to protect each other, we need to give each other support, and we need to raise our voices on the need to meticulously respect the law of the land.”
His comments come amid ongoing efforts by opposition parties to coordinate their activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
Baba-Ahmed has previously spoken publicly about the legal and organisational challenges facing opposition parties and the need for a stronger political alternative.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, alongside his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will visit Benue State on Wednesday for a town hall meeting as part of efforts to promote their vision for a new Nigeria.
The meeting, scheduled for 10:00 a.m on Wednesday, will take place at Mission House, beside Benue Links Park, Wurukum, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
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The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the NDC presidential and vice-presidential candidates to engage residents of the state and communicate their political vision ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Announcing the visit, Obi described Benue as the Food Basket of the Nation and said the delegation was taking its message of a new Nigeria to the state.
“PO IN BENUE.
“We are taking the message of a New Nigeria to the Food Basket of the Nation today,” the announcement read.
The town hall meeting is part of the party’s political engagement activities as Obi and Kwankwaso seek to build support for their joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Politics
Shettima Arrives Jigawa for APC Presidential Campaign Rally, Tinubu to Inaugurate Four Projects
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Shettima arrived at the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport, Dutse, where he was received by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, alongside governors from other states.
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The Vice President’s arrival was disclosed on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha.
Those present included Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Members of the National Assembly, senior government officials, APC stakeholders and other prominent political figures from across the country were also present to welcome the Vice President.
Before proceeding to the Dutse Township Stadium for the campaign rally, Shettima is expected to accompany President Tinubu to inaugurate four projects in the state.
The projects include the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, Jigawa State’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project in Dutse.
The initiatives are aimed at strengthening technical education, promoting skills acquisition, improving agricultural mechanisation and enhancing road infrastructure across the state.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Stanley Nkwocha disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, announcing the Vice President’s visit to Ebonyi State for the campaign rally.
The rally is scheduled to take place at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, as part of the APC’s campaign activities under the Renewed Hope agenda.
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The announcement called on residents and party supporters to turn out in large numbers to welcome the Vice President, describing the event as an opportunity for massive political mobilisation.
“One city. Thousands of voices. An atmosphere of incredible energy,” the statement said.
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