We have concluded plans to defeat Buhari in 2019 – Makarfi

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi in an interview with Punch Sunday, refuted claims that Raymond Dokpesi and his cohorts were used by the party to break-up the newly registered party, Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA). He said, “I don’t even know who the chairman of APDA... Read More

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August 20, 2017

President Buhari back to continue his good work, leadership – APDA

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his return to the country from his medical vacation in London. The National Chairman of the party, Mallam Mohammed Shitu, said on Saturday in Abuja described the return of Buhari as heart-cheering. “We are happy that President Buhari is back to continue his... Read More

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August 13, 2017

“Dokpesi and his cohorts are dark elements we must do away with” – APDA chairman

The National Chairman of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), Shitu Kabiru, has said DAAR Chairman, Raymong Dokpesi and some other members of the two-month old party had attempted to sell the party to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He said this in an interview with Punch on Sunday, adding that such people have not... Read More

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August 9, 2017

Crisis rocks new mega party, APDA as Dokpesi, Nwanyawu are suspended

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance National (APDA) working committee has announced the suspension of Raymond Dokpesi, Dan Nwanyanwu, and Mainasara Ilo from the party. The party disclosed this in a statement signed by Emeka Okengwu, its national secretary, on Tuesday in Abuja, TheCable reports. Okengwu said Dokpesi and the two others were suspended for unlawful gathering... Read More

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August 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Police who shot FRSC officers dismissed, Osinbajo urges Nigerians to be patient with Buhari | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Police dismiss officer who shot FRSC officers – YNaija Sessions to begin investigations into White House leaks this week – YNaija We’re still reviewing our position on quit notice to Igbos – Arewa Youth – YNaija Rule us out of the agitations for secession – Yoruba Northern group – YNaija... Read More

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June 8, 2017

Will the APDA seek to give the APC a taste of its medicine?

by Alexander O. Onukwue At the last count, there are 45 parties registered with INEC, and 88 more awaiting approval. Of this lot, 2019 will largely be contested between the predominant parties of the last general elections, the PDP and APC. Any third strong opposition, as Japheth Omojuwa has observed, will be a product of... Read More

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June 8, 2017

APDA: Advanced PDP, a pass to APGA or a clash with AD?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It may have escaped your notice but APDA is the second ‘Advanced’ political party in Nigeria, following the Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD). The new party, which boasts persons like Dan Iwuanyanwu and Raymond Dokpesi as members/sympathisers, was officially registered with the INEC on June 07, 2017. It is a development... Read More

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June 8, 2017

Electoral College System and other things APDA wants to do differently

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Advanced Peoples Democratic Party (APDA) wants you to see it as people-driven, focused, and totally committed to building a new peaceful Nigeria. At its unveiling on the 5th of June, 2017, Mallam Shittu Muhammed Kabiru, the interim National Chairman of the party, and Dan Iwuanyanwu, gave addresses which contained an... Read More

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June 8, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘EFCC traces Abuja properties, 3 accounts to Patience Jonathan’ | Judiciary undermining war against corruption – Sagay | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. ‘EFCC traces Abuja properties, 3 accounts to Patience Jonathan’ – YNaija We have come to rescue Nigeria from the failing APC – APDA – YNaija Judiciary undermining war against corruption – Sagay – YNaija Kaduna Declaration: ‘S’East governors hold emergency meeting’ – YNaija Boko Haram reportedly attacks... Read More

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June 8, 2017

We have come to rescue Nigeria from the failing APC – APDA

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA) has said it is the “true party of the Nigerian people”. The party which was unveiled on Monday was duly registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Asandia Hogan, the party said it has come to save Nigerians... Read More

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June 7, 2017

INEC registers APDA, 4 other political parties

INEC have reportedly registered five new political parties, today, June 7. The five new political parties were said to be part of the 95 associations that applied to the Commission for registration as political parties, Punch reports. The five parties are Young Progressive Party, Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance, New Generation Party of Nigeria, All Democratic... Read More

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June 6, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating | NJC must suspend ‘corrupt’ judges again – Presidency | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating – YNaija We have no association with APDA – PDP – YNaija Buratai orders probe of alleged sexual assault in Bama IDP camp – YNaija Nigeria not facing constitutional crisis on account of Buhari’s absence – Presidency –... Read More

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June 6, 2017

We have no association with APDA – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied any links with newly formed party, Advance Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA). The party which was unveiled in Abuja on Monday saw the attendance of Raymond Dokpesi, a PDP stalwart. There have also been reports that a faction of the PDP formed the party. However, spokesman of the Ahmed... Read More

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