TRUE APC emerges as Ruling Party splits into two in Kaduna

Barely six months after sweeping the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) out of power, the All Progressives Congress has divided into two factions in Kaduna State.

The new faction which prides itself as the 'True APC' are said to be unhappy with the government of Governor Nasir El'Rufai, whom they accused of not doing anything in line with the change mantra that the party represents. They also accused the governor of denying the people of Kaduna the true change they yearned and voted for.

Members of the new faction include the retired permanent secretary, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Hajiya Hafsat Baba, former ANPP chairman, Alhaji Kabir Umar, former education commissioner, Mr. Tom Mataimaki Maiyashi, Alhaji Lawal Maiturare, Nasiru Ahmed; special adviser on strategy to Senator Shehu Sani and Murtala Abubakar who is the publicity secretary.

KOGI SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIONS: APC unveils Yahaya Bello as replacement for late Audu

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has unveiled Alh. Yahaya Bello, popularly known as Fair Plus as the replacement for the late Prince Abubakar Audu. It would be recalled that Alh. Yahaya Bello was runner-up in the APC governorship primaries.

Unveiling Bello at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja, Monday after about 3 hours of meeting, the national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie Oyegun urged party leaders and stakeholders to accept the decision of the party leadership and ensure the party become victorious in Saturday’s supplementary poll.