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SIM Fubara: Nyesom Wike–Basiru Clash Stirs Massive Tension Within Ruling APC Party
On Monday, a fresh round of political drama erupted between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike over Rivers State politics.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The development followed sharp exchanges involving Wike, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Victor Giadom.
The controversy centres on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who recently moved to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party.
DAILY POST reports that Fubara has since his defection to the APC appeared to have endeared himself to the party’s hierarchy.
Some of the APC hierarchy have been praising his projects across the state, a development which didn’t sit well with Wike.
The latest twist in the rivalry between Wike and Fubara came after Chief Victor Giadom referred to Governor Fubara as a “so-called Governor” at a political gathering in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Giadom, who is the APC National Vice Chairman for the South-South zone, also declared Gokana a “no-go area” for politicians, insisting that anyone seeking electoral success in the area must first obtain the approval of the former Rivers State governor.
The comments immediately generated outrage across political circles, with many viewing them as disrespectful to the office of the governor and inflammatory in the already volatile Rivers political climate.
Basiru rebukes Gaidom
Reacting to Giadom’s remarks, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, publicly rebuked the South-South vice chairman, describing his comments as “unfortunate” and unbecoming of a member of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC.
Basiru stressed that regardless of political allegiances or internal disagreements, the office of a sitting governor must be respected.
“I find it unfortunate that a member of the NWC… was referring to a governor as a ‘so-called governor of Rivers State,’” Basiru said.
“No matter what his allegiances are, it is unbecoming of somebody holding such a sensitive position.”
Basiru added that even governors from opposition parties deserved respect, noting that the governorship office is “an exalted position” that should not be diminished for political convenience.
Wike fires warning shot at Basiru
However, Basiru’s intervention did not sit well with Wike.
The current FCT minister, although of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, issued a stern warning to the APC scribe, cautioning him to stay away from Rivers State politics.
Wike spoke on Monday during a thank-you visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, where he accused unnamed political actors of exploiting the alleged N600 billion left in Rivers State’s coffers to make reckless and provocative statements.
The Minister specifically referenced comments attributed to Giadom, reiterating claims that Governor Fubara could not secure a second term without Wike’s backing, and warned Basiru against making what he described as careless remarks about Rivers affairs.
Basiru hits back, calls for Wike’s resignation
To the very shock of many, the war of words escalated further when Basiru responded with a strongly worded statement from Abuja, accusing Wike of attempting to destabilise the APC.
Basiru said he was shocked that his call for respect for sitting governors could provoke what he described as “uncouth responses” from a serving member of the Federal Executive Council.
He insisted that it was incompatible for Wike to remain in the cabinet of an APC-led government while allegedly fomenting internal crisis within the party.
“He cannot be in the Federal Executive Council of an APC Government and be causing confusion within any organ or structure of the Party,” Basiru stated, adding that “the honourable thing to do is to resign his appointment as Minister.”
The APC National Secretary further argued that Wike lacked the authority to interfere in the party’s internal affairs, stressing that party records did not list the FCT minister as a registered APC member.
“Our records indicate that Minister Nyesom Wike is not a member of our Party APC, so he lacks the locus to dabble into the affairs of our Party,” Basiru declared.
Cracks within APC
Reacting to the development, a senior official of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who spoke to DAILY POST on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter, described the public exchange as “deeply embarrassing.”
He warned that the continued war of words could undermine the APC’s credibility ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to the official, internal disagreements should be handled through established party mechanisms rather than through media statements that project disunity and weaken the party’s moral authority.
He further cautioned that the oil rich Niger Delta state remains politically strategic to the APC, adding that unresolved internal conflicts could cost the party dearly if allowed to fester.
The party chieftain urged all sides to prioritise party unity over personal influence and ambition.
“I must state categorically that the fiery exchange is embarrassing and unnecessary. And it is not doing the APC any good rather a serious damage to the image of the party,” the senior APC official said.
“If this kind of thing continues unchecked, it will not only weaken our unity but also cost the party politically, especially in a swing state like Rivers,” he added.
APC must urgently de-escalate – Analyst
Speaking in an interview with DAILY POST, Nduka Odo, a public affairs analyst and communication expert at Peaceland University, Enugu, described the unfolding crisis as a classic example of elite power struggle spilling into the public domain.
According to him, the controversy reflects deeper structural weaknesses in party discipline and internal conflict-resolution mechanisms.
Odo argued that the language used by key actors in the dispute is particularly troubling.
“When senior figures resort to open confrontation, it signals a breakdown of internal communication and discipline, and it inevitably shifts public attention away from governance to personal rivalries.
“Expressions that question the legitimacy of a sitting governor or issue public ultimatums are dangerous because they are designed to provoke rather than resolve conflict. Such language escalates tension and makes reconciliation more difficult.
“Going forward, the APC must urgently de-escalate this conflict by pulling discussions away from the media and reasserting its internal conflict-resolution mechanisms.
“If the party fails to do so, it risks deepening internal divisions and presenting itself to the public as disorganised and incapable of managing its own affairs,” he cautioned.
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The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Labour Party has approved the timetable for the conduct of its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
At a statutory NEC meeting held on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, and duly observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Party, in compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC’s guidelines, approved the following schedule:
Submission of Membership Register to INEC – April 15, 2026, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries – Friday, May 15, 2026, Presidential Primary Election – Saturday, May 23, 2026.
NEC also ratified the actions of the National Leadership of the Party regarding the conduct of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and 31, 2026 respectively, as well as the National Convention slated for April 11, 2026.
The Council, which remains the highest decision-making organ of the Party after the National Convention, reviewed recent developments within the Party.
This included the recent alleged invasion of the Party Secretariat by hoodlums allegedly sponsored by certain rogue elements.
Following a thorough review of the report and recommendations of the Peace, Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Comrade Salisu Mohammed, BoT Secretary, NEC invoked its disciplinary powers and approved the suspension of the following members for acts of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and complicity in the desecration of the Party’s National Secretariat:
Eneyi G. Zidougha, Hilda Doukubo, Lincolin Charles, Muhammed Sabitu Aliyu, Ogar Osim, Vincent Okwuokei, Casmir Agbo Uchenna, Simon Zubairu Bamga, Abduljamid Sa’ad Suleiman, Emmanuel Agida, Auwala Ahmed, Ularama Jubrila, Grace Zafara Posat, Suleiman Abdurahman Abdul, Ajibade Adekunle Samson, Alexander Emmanuel Ombugu, Elizabeth Ativie, Godwin Jioke, Airen Igbinedion, Osas Frank, Kennedy Ahanotu, Ayidele Olurunfemi, B. Arabanbi, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, Auwal Tafoki, and Obiora Ifoh.
NEC further ratified and approved the expansion of the Party’s membership register through a hybrid approach – Digital Membership Registration (e-registration) alongside manual registration in rural communities.
The party said this initiative is aimed at modernizing the Party’s database, strengthening participatory democracy, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in Party administration, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
Additionally, NEC resolved that all existing vacancies within Party structures shall be filled through the appointment of interim leadership to ensure continuity in administration.
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Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology resigns, cites deviation from founding political ideals
Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology, Yusif Ibrahim Kofar Mata has announced his resignation from office, citing what he described as a departure from the political principles upon which the current administration was established.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The resignation was disclosed in a statement posted on his official Facebook account.
In the statement, the former commissioner said his decision was guided by conscience and loyalty to the original vision that informed the formation of the government.
“I stepped down from my position as commissioner in order to distance myself from a political direction that deviates from the ideals and struggle upon which this government was founded,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to God and to key political leaders for the opportunity to serve, specifically acknowledging the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
“I thank Almighty Allah, our revered leader, Sen. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as the good people of Kano, for the support and cooperation extended to me during my tenure,” the statement read.
The former commissioner noted that he served in the Ministry of Higher Education and later in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, where he contributed to several key initiatives aimed at advancing education and innovation in the state.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Kano through the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and other critical assignments entrusted to me,” he added.
He concluded the statement with a note of appreciation and resignation to faith, saying, “Alhamdulillah.”
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Government has not issued an official response to the resignation.
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A federal commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Henry Idahagbon, has described godfatherism as a Nigerian invention that must be consciously dismantled.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Idahagbon said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday.
According to him, “I believe that the concept of godfatherism is a uniquely Nigerian invention. Maybe it’s one of Nigeria’s negative contributions to the development of democracy.”
He noted that all over the world, including the United States and most developed democracies, there are very influential political leaders whose views go a long way in determining election outcomes.
“But there is nothing that can be compared with the Nigerian concept of godfatherism. That is why I said it’s a unique Nigerian creation, a Nigerian invention.
“In Rivers and Edo, we have seen and are still seeing the negative impact of godfatherism. Those two states represent perhaps the worst species of godfatherism in Nigeria.
“At the peak of the Obaseki and Oshiomhole imbroglio, we saw Obaseki practically declaring Oshiomhole a persona non grata in a state that he governed for eight years.
“I remember we had to arrange for private security to escort Oshiomhole from the airport just to get to his house.
“On many occasions, his cars were stoned, but for the fact that they were bulletproof, he would have been injured. And I happened to be the only person who was in his house the day thugs came to attempt to burn down his house.
“And the same thing is playing out again in Rivers State. We have the Minister of the FCT, who keeps breathing down the neck of Governor Siminalayi Fubara because he brought him to power.
“So it’s something that the Nigerian political class has to consciously dismantle,” he said.
Idahagbon, who was a former attorney-general and commissioner for justice during Oshiomhole’s administration, emphasised the need for governors and presidents to disengage from power after leaving office.
“When governors and presidents leave office, they should leave for good. They should not be engaged in the process of determining their successors.
“In my opinion, political actors want to determine who succeeds them because of two factors. They want protection when they leave office.’
“So if governors do well, like I believe Gov. Alex Otti of Abia is doing in his state now, you don’t need to determine who succeeds you. Anybody can succeed you if your records are clean.
“So we should consciously, like Oshiomhole during his campaign and tenure said, say no to godfatherism and embrace one man, one vote; one governor, one vote.
“I think that mantra should become a national mantra — one man, one vote — and let us say no to godfatherism because it has negative implications for our polity,” the federal commissioner added.
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