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  • APC Member Sparks Debate, Says “Tinubu Won’t Win” in Free and Fair Election

    An alleged member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked fresh political debate after openly criticising the state of the country and questioning President Bola Tinubu’s chances in a free and fair election.

    What he said

    In a now-viral video, the party member expressed doubts about the current administration’s popularity, insisting that the outcome would be different under a credible electoral process.

    “I’m an APC member, but I tell you people that if we put election on ground, free and fair for people to vote their hearts, the answer is Tinubu won’t win,” he said.

    He also questioned claims linking Nigeria’s economic hardship to global conflicts.

    “How do we explain that a war going on in Iran is why people are hungry in Nigeria?” he added.

    Concerns over governance

    The comments come at a time when many Nigerians are grappling with rising cost of living and economic pressure.

    The speaker argued that explanations tied to international crises do not fully address the realities faced by citizens.

    Allegations within APC

    The APC member further alleged that some elements within the ruling party are undermining opposition parties.

    “Some elements in APC are stopping opposition parties from existing; it is a bad thing,” he said.

    He warned that weakening opposition voices could harm democratic growth and accountability.

    Wider reactions

    The statement has triggered reactions online, with Nigerians weighing in on governance, economic hardship, and the country’s political direction ahead of future elections.

    Debates have continued over the role of opposition parties and the need for a more competitive political environment.

  • Labour Party Rejects Obi’s Return, Backs Tinubu for Second Term — Arabambi

    The Labour Party (LP) has ruled out any possibility of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, returning to the party, as a top official declares support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid amid ongoing internal realignments.

    Party leadership takes position

    Abayomi Arabambi, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-West), made the position known during an interview on News Central on Thursday.

    He said the party leadership had already reached a consensus on its political direction after months of internal crisis and consultations involving key stakeholders.

    According to him, discussions across factions within the party influenced the decision to move forward without revisiting past alliances.

    Obi’s return dismissed

    Arabambi dismissed speculations that efforts were underway to bring Obi back into the party, insisting such moves would not succeed.

    Reacting to reported attempts by Nenadi Usman, he said any push to reintegrate the former candidate was not in the party’s interest.

    He added that the leadership had no plans to reopen talks on Obi’s return.

    Blame over 2023 elections

    The LP chieftain also criticised Obi and his supporters over the party’s performance in the 2023 general election.

    He alleged that internal lapses, particularly logistical challenges at polling units, contributed to the party’s outcome, rejecting claims that external forces were solely responsible.

    Shift towards Tinubu

    In a significant development, Arabambi disclosed that the party had agreed to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

    He said the decision reflects a new political direction aimed at avoiding past mistakes.

    According to him, members of the party are now committed to working towards Tinubu’s re-election.

    What it means

    The stance signals a major shift within the Labour Party, marking a clear break from its 2023 presidential campaign and indicating fresh alignments ahead of future elections.