By Lanre Oloyede
Factional chairman of the Labour Party, Barr Julius Abure, has held a meeting with Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The meeting was held at Wike’s residence in Abuja,
Although the purpose or agenda of the meeting remains unclear, however, it comes just days after the Abure-led faction urged Peter Obi, the LP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, to leave the party over his decision to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition.
Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who serves as a minister in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government, has been accused by his party members of being the ‘mastermind’ behind the crisis plaguing the opposition party.
Less than a week ago, Julius Abure, had asked the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, to stop misleading the public by claiming he has not aligned with the other faction’s Caretaker Committee within the coalition party.
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CPC forum endorses Senator Dariye for APC National Chairmanship position
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos
Political support group comprising former State Working Committee members and LGA Chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) in Plateau State have formally endorsed former Governor of Plateau state Sen. Chief Joshua Dariye for the position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The endorsement was made during a meeting held at the weekend in Jos where the forum unanimously resolved to support the candidacy of the former Governor and Senator.
They unanimously describing him as a “leader par excellence, a political strategist, and a unifying figure.”
In a jointly signed statement by the Forum’s Chairman, Rev. Dr. David Joseph Dabit, and Secretary, Mr. Nanko Binfa, with support from the Public Relations Officer Alhaji Aminu Mohammed, the group cited Dariye’s rich political resume and unmatched track record in leadership as reasons for their endorsement.
“Chief Joshua Dariye is not just a former two-term governor and senator, but an academic, philanthropist, and peace lover. He understands the political terrain and has proven his capacity over the years,” the statement read in part.
According to the Forum, Dariye’s leadership will not only strengthen APC’s foothold in Plateau State but will also reposition the party nationally as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.
“This is a man who knows the game of politics and can play it to victory. Giving him this opportunity will be a game-changer for APC, not just in Plateau but across Nigeria.”
The forum called on the Plateau State chapter of the APC to rally behind Chief Dariye and take immediate steps to support his emergence as National Chairman.
“We have the belief that our voice will be heard, and we will never regret having Chief Joshua Dariye as our National Chairman,” they concluded.
