APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by Islie: 5:51am On Jun 21, 2020 |
• Buhari’s ministers fuel crisis secretly THE crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) has divided the governors elected on the platform of the party.
While 13 governors are backing the Abiola Ajimobi-led National Working Committee, seven others are opposed to it.
The seven governors, who have branded themselves as “reformists,” are desperate to hijack the party’s structure ahead of the 2023 general election.
The 13 governors have, however, described the seven governors as “day dreamers” and “people driven by hubris.”
The crisis is not sitting well with some stakeholders who are now pleading for peace. The immediate past national chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and the Deputy National Secretary, Mr.Yekini Nabena, in separate statements yesterday called for an immediate resolution of the crisis which was sparked by the suspension of the national chair, Comrade Oshiomhole by a court and the dispute over who should hold the fort in his absence.
A former deputy national secretary of APC, Mr.Victor Giadom, is laying claim to the position over and above the Deputy Chairman (South) Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the National Vice Chairman, Prince Hilliard Etta.
Oshiomhole said yesterday that Giadom was out to harm the party the way his group allegedly did in his home state of Rivers.
Nabena expressed a similar sentiment about Giadom, saying he was acting out a script.
The 13 governors who are backing the Ajimobi-led NWC, The Nation gathered yesterday, see the hand of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the APC crisis and have vowed to find a solution.
However, the other seven APC governors, who have styled themselves as reformists, are not so inclined towards the current leadership of the party.
A few ministers are also said to be fueling the crisis.
Sources said their overall objective is to seize the party’s structure ahead of the 2023 elections.
It was gathered that attempts by some of the aggrieved governors to destroy the minutes of a meeting of the North-East APC held in Gombe State last Saturday were foiled by Governor Babagana Zulum and some party leaders.
The plot to destroy the minutes was meant to pave the way for a fresh crisis in line with a disowned order of a Federal Capital Territory High Court which purportedly asked Giadom to act as National Chairman of the APC.
The National Vice Chairman (Northeast) of the party, Comrade Mustapha Salisu, who purportedly filed the motion, has said he was never a party to it.
He also said he did not ask anyone to file any motion on his behalf.
“I was not part of such shenanigan. It is not in my character to play such dirty politics, and I condemn in strong terms those behind it,” Salisu said on Thursday in reaction to the filing of the suit in his name.
The 13 pro-NWC governors are said to have been alarmed by revelations that the crisis in APC is being fueled by some PDP leaders.
A source cited the defection of Governor Godwin Obaseki to PDP on Friday with an APC governor allegedly playing a key role in the development.
The governor is believed to have helped in getting Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, a waiver to contest the governorship race.
Obaseki himself told reporters in Abuja yesterday that he still enjoys the support and sympathy of APC governors.
“I still thank God that I enjoy national support; not just support from my colleagues from the APC,” he said after his screening for this week’s primary of the PDP in his state.
A top source, who spoke in confidence, said: “The division among the APC governors is deeper. We have 13 on the side of the NWC and seven described as “dreamers.”
The 13 governors believe the party should survive all its leaders. They are therefore working for the stability of APC.
“They are of the opinion that instead of destroying APC, its leaders should sink their differences.
“They are worried that President Buhari is being blackmailed as if the APC was formed to realise his ambition alone.
“They are also insisting that 2023 Presidency should not be allowed to lead to the collapse of APC, irrespective of the aspirations of various leaders.
“They were shocked at the way their colleagues have been taking undue advantage of the judiciary for different rulings.”
On the fate of the suspended National Chairman of APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the source said: “I think we will soon get over that with measures put in place by the 13 governors and other party leaders.”
He said those opposed to the Oshiomole-Ajimobi leadership were doing so because of 2023 politics.
His words: “They have been boasting that they have pocketed the judiciary and can get any judgment. Although we have left the ultimate divine judgment to God, we will do our best to curtail their hubris.
“It is unfortunate that some ministers in President Buhari’s cabinet have teamed up with these seven governors to plot the collapse of the APC which produced the government in which they are serving.
“They hide under the guise of being “reformists” to cause crisis. For instance, one of the governors actually facilitated Obaseki’s negotiation with PDP so that APC could lose.
“Also, another of the seven governors is said to be boasting that they have piled up funds to destroy APC completely unless they have their way.”
Asked the way out, the source said: “The two camps have not been able to reconcile. No one is mediating between the two camps as I am talking to you. We are hopeful that President Buhari will be decisive in saving APC from collapse.”
How attempts to destroy minutes were foiled A member of the APC NWC said the plot to destroy the minutes was meant to pave the way for a fresh crisis in line with the disowned order of a Federal Capital Territory High Court which purportedly asked the Deputy National Secretary, Victor Giadom, to act as the National Chairman of APC.
The source said: “To justify the need for Giadom to be acting National Chairman and the National Vice Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, to be National Secretary, a ranking member of those seeking to destroy APC called the Zonal Secretary to bring the minutes of last Saturday zonal session in Gombe.
“The leader said the purpose was to destroy the minutes and attendance register for strategic reasons and in the interest of the APC. He said he was acting on the instructions of other leaders from the North-East.
“Sensing danger, the Zonal Secretary contacted North-East leaders, including Governor Zulum who was in Abuja on Friday.
“The Zonal Secretary was directed to keep the records of the meeting in Gombe. I think they are desperate to initiate a fresh crisis. The minutes and other documents are now in safe custody.”
Giadom wants to kill APC – Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, speaking in an interview yesterday in Abuja, claimed that Giadom was out to destroy the APC the way his group allegedly ruined the party in Rivers State in the run-up to the 2019 election.
Oshiomhole said Giadom ceased to be a member of the NWC of the party a long time ago and that in any case, there was no way a deputy national secretary would be handed the affairs of a party over and above other high ranking officers.
“It is common sense that if the chairman is absent, it should be the deputy. In the absence of the deputy, it is the vice chairman. How does the deputy secretary come in?” he said
“As we speak, we have a secretary sitting in the office, working late hours to ensure that the secretariat functions. I think that my brother, Victor Giadom, wants to take our party through the route of Rivers State where they created so much problem.
“As we speak today, in Rivers, we have a crisis. My plea to them is that they should put God first and put our national party’s interest second and our democracy deep in their hearts and not try to use externalities to destabilise our party the way it has been destabilised in Rivers State.
“How can a deputy National Secretary, assuming he was still one, claim to be chairman?” https://thenationonlineng.net/apc-crisis-13-govs-back-nwc-7-oppose/ 1 Like
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Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by helinues: 5:54am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Junk journalism..
Who are the governors in support and against? Dem no get names? 40 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by JasonScoolari: 6:05am On Jun 21, 2020 |
helinues: Junk journalism..
Who are the governors in support and against? Dem no get names? Most of you APC slave apologist which I choose to call "Grade 8" are so funny....
I mean, are you trying to discredit this authentic report that was dished out by one of your APC print media productions?
Or you're trying to say that "@thenationonline.ng.net" editorial team are made of PDP rude boys?
Islie has done well to give you some details, it is now left for you and your likes to search for the governors in support and against...
You wouldn't have scream "Junk Journalism" if it involves the PDP, rather, you and your likes will dance nakked in happiness all over the thread.
"HYPOCRISY OF GRADE 8 ZOMBIES" 88 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by colorsofrainbow: 6:07am On Jun 21, 2020 |
APC don enter express 10 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by Maxymilliano(m): 6:15am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Who have time to read such lengthy article on a disorganized and confused party this early Sunday morning ? 26 Likes
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Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by AroleOduduwa2: 6:16am On Jun 21, 2020 |
APC is on life support, in the coming weeks, we will witness the announcement of it dead and will be buried in 2022.
Affliction shall not rise up the second time. APC never again 22 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by WonderManly(m): 6:21am On Jun 21, 2020 |
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Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by DonFreshmoney(m): 6:22am On Jun 21, 2020 |
So the 13 and 7 governors don't have a name shey. What kinda useless sourceless journalism is this? Why is Nigeria print media such a piece of poo?
Anyway, I know for sure the 7 governors are, Kaduna, ondo, kogi, Ekiti, kebbi, gombe and borno
The APC governor that said he is piling up money is El rufai
The APC governor that said he has friends in the judiciary is Akeredolu.. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by yinkus6750(m): 6:23am On Jun 21, 2020 |
We saw it in PDP before. New APC loading. The President who is the leader of the party hasnt call them to order. Hence allowing things to fall apart. Definitely, the centre cann no longer hold. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by helinues: 6:25am On Jun 21, 2020 |
JasonScoolari: Most of you APC slave apologist which I choose to call "Grade 8" are so funny....
I mean, are you trying to discredit this authentic report that was dished out by one of your APC print media productions?
Or you're trying to say that "@thenationonline.ng.net" editorial team are made of PDP rude boys?
Islie has done well to give you some details, it is now left for you and your likes to search for the governors in support and against...
You wouldn't have scream "Junk Journalism" if it involves the PDP, rather, you and your likes will dance nakked in happiness all over the thread.
"HYPOCRISY OF GRADE 8 ZOMBIES" are you trying to discredit this authentic report that was dished out by one of your APC print media productions? Walahi if person be zombie, it is still good, but being a Bot , worst more than anything. Cos only a Bot will write this gibberish So asking for the names of the governor's translated to discrediting the report? Be ready to attack as many people cos sane people will ask that same question Anyways, today na Sunday... Very beautiful morning here 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by seunmsg(m): 6:44am On Jun 21, 2020 |
We know the seven governors and they have failed already. Minority cannot dictate to the majority. Oshiomole has the support of majority of the party governors and party members. We will not allow him to be stampeded out of office by a noisy minority that is desperate for power and deluded by ambition. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by mach7(m): 6:45am On Jun 21, 2020 |
DonFreshmoney: So the 13 and 7 governors don't have a name shey. What kinda useless sourceless journalism is this? Why is Nigeria print media such a piece of poo?
Anyway, I know for sure the 7 governors are, Kaduna, ondo, kogi, Ekiti, kebbi, gombe and borno
The APC governor that said he is piling up money is El rufai
The APC governor that said he has friends in the judiciary is Akeredolu.. Remove Borno, Governor Babagana Zulum is fully in support of the Oshiomole NWC faction. I suspect the 7th Governor to be Simon Lalong of Plateau 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by iokpebholo: 6:45am On Jun 21, 2020 |
D nation's newspapers and TVC are just fooling themselves daily.Junk journalism 5 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by mach7(m): 6:47am On Jun 21, 2020 |
seunmsg: We know the seven governors and they[b] have failed already. Minority cannot dictate to the majority[/b]. Unfortunately in Nigeria, minority dictates to the majority. It is nothing new. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by seunmsg(m): 6:48am On Jun 21, 2020 |
mach7: Unfortunately in Nigeria, minority dictates to the majority. It is nothing new. The 16 is greater than 19 kind of democracy only happens in PDP. That kind of nonsense will never be allowed to happen in APC. 16 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by mach7(m): 6:49am On Jun 21, 2020 |
seunmsg:
Only in PDP. That kind of nonsense will never be allowed to happen in APC. My brother, both are the same. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by jlinkd78(m): 6:57am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Lagos - Ibadan Express road journalism, all this write-up without d audacity to mention d names of d governors is like a well cooked soup without salt. Oshiomole case emanated from his Ward and has nothing to do with 13 vs 7 Governors and its solution lies with Edo state APC. No matter how APC try to mend fences take note dat what has been seen can't be unseen, d cord of oneness is broken and severed to it's elastic limit. Blame nobody but bullish Oshiomole 4 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by Nobody: 7:12am On Jun 21, 2020 |
The nations newspaper again ![](/faces/huh.png) ....what's the name of the 13 governor's ![](/faces/huh.png) 2 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by Nobody: 7:19am On Jun 21, 2020 |
in summary;
Obaseki will win Edo election
APC only have 13 loyal governors.
Buhari is lifeless and indecisive.
Buhari has destroyed the judiciary.
APC will collapse. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by punisha: 7:22am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Useless party. May this confusion that has surrounded you people lead to the end of this miserable party that has only brought nothing but bad news to Nigerians. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by omowolewa: 7:26am On Jun 21, 2020 |
It's just a drama |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by babyfaceafrica: 7:28am On Jun 21, 2020 |
JasonScoolari: Most of you APC slave apologist which I choose to call "Grade 8" are so funny....
I mean, are you trying to discredit this authentic report that was dished out by one of your APC print media productions?
Or you're trying to say that "@thenationonline.ng.net" editorial team are made of PDP rude boys?
Islie has done well to give you some details, it is now left for you and your likes to search for the governors in support and against...
You wouldn't have scream "Junk Journalism" if it involves the PDP, rather, you and your likes will dance nakked in happiness all over the thread.
"HYPOCRISY OF GRADE 8 ZOMBIES" He has a point.. This is speculative journalism.. The governors for and against should be named 1 Like |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by JasonScoolari: 7:34am On Jun 21, 2020 |
babyfaceafrica:
He has a point.. This is speculative journalism.. The governors for and against should be named Since you tag it as "Speculative Journalism" why don't you carry out an "Investigative Journalism" to find out the names of the governors?
We shouldn't be "Spoon-fed" at all times. 12 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by babyfaceafrica: 7:36am On Jun 21, 2020 |
JasonScoolari: Since you tag it as "Speculative Journalism" why don't you carry out an "Investigative Journalism" to find out the names of the governors?
We shouldn't be "Spoon-fed" at all times. Na their work... And what is the difference between what they have written and blogging? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by JasonScoolari: 7:41am On Jun 21, 2020 |
babyfaceafrica:
Na their work... And what is the difference between what they have written and blogging? They have done their bit to enlighten you and many others about the ongoing Royal Rumble going on in the APC WrestleMania arena, it is now left for you to find out who are the challengers if you're that curious.
Have a blessed Sunday. 10 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by futuregovernor: 7:47am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Useless satanic party call APC 2 Likes |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by babyfaceafrica: 8:11am On Jun 21, 2020 |
JasonScoolari: They have done their bit to enlighten you and many others about the ongoing Royal Rumble going on in the APC WrestleMania arena, it is now left for you to find out who are the challengers if you're that curious.
Have a blessed Sunday.
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Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by YorubaKinging: 8:13am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Lol |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by lonelydora: 8:14am On Jun 21, 2020 |
People that have not put their their house in order, how can they put the country in order.
A party built on lies and deception. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by JosephXavier: 8:14am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Y |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by blinking001(m): 8:14am On Jun 21, 2020 |
It is now very clear to everybody that isn't bias that these politicians are only after their own interest. They dont care about the people. A major look at the current events in Edo state. 1 Like |
Re: APC Crisis: 13 Governors Back NWC, 7 Oppose by ogmask: 8:14am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Only the nation's newspaper that can peddle such stories. Lol 3 Likes |