Ahmadu Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, has explained the reason behind his political split from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Fintiri said their separation was purely due to differences in party alignment.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, the governor emphasized that despite belonging to different political platforms, he continues to share a cordial relationship with Atiku.

According to him, those who are genuinely committed to Nigeria’s progress must recognize one another as partners in nation-building, adding that his political stance is aligned with supporting a southern candidacy.

He dismissed suggestions of any breakdown in communication, noting that political disagreements have not affected their personal rapport.

“There is no strained communication with the former VP as a result of political differences.

“I still have; there is nothing that has gone bad. It is just that everybody has taken their political ways. I am today in APC, they are in another party,” he said.

Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, re-elected Hon. Rufus Bature as the Chairman of the party at its State Congress in Jos.

The well attended Congress had in attendance Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, deputy governor Josephine Piyo, members of the National Assembly, the Speaker and members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, elders and stakeholders of the party, chairmen of the 17 local government areas, local government party chairmen, and duly accredited delegates from across the state, as well as observers from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In his remarks at the end of the exercise, Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Hon. Oscar Yelwa, commended party members for embracing consensus and democratic engagement, noting that the congress was convened to formally usher in a new state executive to steer the affairs of the APC.

In his acceptance speech, Bature pledged to reposition the party for greater strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that failure is not an option

Bature, who highlighted his long-standing service to the state, including working under three administrations of former governors Joshua Dariye, Senator Simon Lalong, and the incumbent governor, described his emergence as the party chairman as a huge responsibility, but assured party faithful that the new executive would uphold the ideals of the APC and meet the expectations of Plateau people.

In his address, Gov. Mutfwang described the Congress as historic and urged party members to remain united as one big family.

Mutfwang also emphasized the need for aggressive grassroots mobilization, and charged every registered APC member in the state to campaign massively and recruit at least 10 new members.

The suspended Commissioner for Works in Ebonyi State, Lebechi Mbam, has tendered a public apology following his indefinite suspension by the State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, over alleged dereliction of duty.

Recall that Governor Nwifuru at the weekend announced the indefinite suspension of Mbam and his Infrastructure Development for Concession counterpart, Ogbonnaya Obasi Abara, citing lapses in the discharge of their responsibilities at the Ministry of Works.

In a statement issued on his social handle after the suspension, Mbam acknowledged the weight of leadership and accepted responsibility for the unmet expectations under his watch.

“Leadership and mentorship come with the ability to take accolades and the courage to take correction and reprimand,” he stated.

The embattled commissioner reaffirmed his loyalty and accountability to the governor, describing him as his leader and mentor.

He emphasised that performance in the Ministry of Works remains a priority to the governor and noted that disciplinary measures, whether public or private, are intended to strengthen governance and improve service delivery.

“I take responsibility for the unmet expectations of the Ministry of Works under my watch. On behalf of the Ebonyi State Ministry of Works, I accept responsibility for the observed lapses,” he said.

Mbam further expressed regret over what he described as perceived disappointments and assured that recent developments would serve as motivation to reassess operations, improve weak areas and build on existing strengths.

“Your Excellency, I apologize for every perceived disappointment. We will do better, and a second chance will not be taken for granted,” he added.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Muyiwa John Adetola as the state’s new Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office.

The announcement was made in an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service and shared on the Lagos State Government’s Facebook page on Tuesday.

Adetola assumes the position following the statutory retirement of his predecessor, Abiodun Muritala.

Prior to this appointment, he served as the State Auditor-General, a role from which he was redeployed to lead the State Treasury Office.

The appointment took immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.

In the statement, the Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, wished Adetola success in his new role and urged all stakeholders to facilitate a smooth transition by cooperating with the circular’s directives.

“The strategic redeployment demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to ensuring efficiency, accountability, and continuity in public financial management,” the statement added.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Regional Colligate Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, South-South, Onochie Osheokwu, has urged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to zone its presidential ticket to the South.
Osheokwu made this call on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST.

His remark is coming as political parties gather momentum for next year’s general elections.

According to him, Nigerians are well aware of who would be the strongest candidate, adding that the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from the Southeast, also represents the South

He said, “We in the South-South want the ADC to zone it presidential ticket to the South.

“Among all the contenders, we in the Obidient movement believe the best candidate is clear. The one who embodies the conscience of the movement and the leadership that Nigerians are seeking.

“What happened at Chief John Odigie-Oyegun was a consultation. Like every other person is saying. But it’s so bad that the politics of Nigeria has been reduced to propaganda and not the basic issue confronting the country.”

The Action Peoples Party, APP, has dissolved its Imo State Executive Committee and set up an Interim Caretaker to manage the affairs of the party till further notice.

The party reached the resolution during an emergency meeting held by its National Working Committee, NWC, which was approved by the National Executive Committee, NEC.

Eight-member Interim Caretaker Committee was appointed to oversee the affairs of the party pending its congresses.

The Interim Caretaker Committee members include, Ernest Njesi as Chairman, Emeka Onwukwe as Secretary, Henry Alaribe, Deputy Chairman Owerri zone.

Others are: Ogemdi Ezemonye as Deputy Chairman, Orlu zone, Ernest Ezirim, Deputy Chairman, Okigwe zone, Cajethan Duke as Publicity Secretary and Peter Etoh as Treasurer.

Addressing the Interim Caretaker Committee members, the National Chairman of the party, Uchenna Nnadi, said that the decision taken was to restore internal harmony within party members and urged the newly appointed Caretaker Committee Executive to ensure every member is carried along in their schedule.

In a similar development, the party has officially, written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, notifying the Commission of its preparedness to conduct congresses at Ward, Local Government and State levels.

In a letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to the INEC Chairman, the APP National Chairman, Nnadi, and the National Secretary, Abu Ibrahim Bossan, conveyed the party’s notification in line with statutory requirements for a 21-day notice.

The congresses, according to the National Chairman, will hold on March, 24, 2026, at ward levels, March 26 at Local Government levels and

March 28 at the State levels.