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APC Primaries: Barji Defeats Incumbent Senator to Secure Plateau Central Ticket

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2 months ago

May 19, 2026

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Honourable Barji David Bitrus has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Plateau Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Barji secured a landslide victory after polling 57,727 votes in the direct primaries conducted across the five local government areas of the senatorial district.

The results were announced by the Returning Officer for the zone, Hon. Sadat Garga, at MNS Hotel in Pankshin following the conclusion of the exercise.

The incumbent senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District, Senator Diket Satso Plang, lost his re-election bid after garnering 1,423 votes.

Other aspirants who contested in the primary election included Chief Ephraim Usman Gar, who scored 1,322 votes; James Shwarpshakka Yusuf with 574 votes; Zachariah John, 670 votes; Mankilik Isaac, 282 votes; and Beatrice Clement James, who secured 652 votes.

The direct primary election was held across the five local government areas that make up the Plateau Central Senatorial District — Mangu, Bokkos, Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam.

With the victory, Barji David Bitrus is set to represent the APC as its senatorial candidate for Plateau Central in the 2027 elections.

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Oluremi Tinubu Pledges to Wear Akwete Fabric if Tinubu Wins Second Term, Announces ₦2bn Grant for Weavers

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July 22, 2026

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged to wear Akwete fabric if President Bola Tinubu is re-elected for a second term, while announcing a ₦2 billion grant to support local artisans and revive the historic Akwete weaving industry in Abia State.

Mrs. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday during her first visit to the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Village, where she interacted with members of the cooperative and praised them for preserving one of Nigeria’s oldest indigenous textile traditions.

Describing Akwete cloth as a soft, breathable cotton fabric renowned for its quality and craftsmanship, the First Lady said she would proudly wear a buba and wrapper made from the fabric if President Tinubu secures a second term in office.

She commended the younger generation of weavers for keeping the centuries-old craft alive, noting that the tradition has endured through families who have passed the skills from one generation to another.

To boost the industry, Mrs. Tinubu announced a ₦2 billion grant aimed at improving the livelihoods of local weavers, strengthening the cooperative, and promoting indigenous textile production.

She urged Nigerians to embrace Akwete and other locally made fabrics, emphasizing that increased patronage would help preserve the country’s cultural heritage while creating more economic opportunities for rural communities.

The First Lady explained that she deliberately chose not to prepare a formal speech for the visit because she wanted to engage directly with the women behind the famous weaving tradition and hear their experiences firsthand.

Mrs. Tinubu also commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for his support of the initiative, describing him as “a good man.” She recalled previously contacting the governor’s wife to learn more about the Akwete weaving heritage and expressed delight that the long-planned visit had finally taken place.

She reiterated the need to promote locally manufactured products, stressing that greater support for indigenous industries would not only preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage but also drive sustainable economic development across the country.

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2027: Atiku, Obi, others should back Tinubu, opposition dead – Abubakar, Fasola

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July 22, 2026

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A former Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Armayau Abubakar, has said that Nigeria should have no opposition at this point in time.

He called on Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and the rest of the opposition political leaders in the country to support the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration.

The Federal Character Commission Commissioner, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday, said the opposition was disjointed, adding that the APC government had already gone far enough to be measured with the other political parties.

“My message to the opposition is that it is high time at this moment in time to join the winning party, the APC.

“Tinubu’s achievements are very glaring. What can the opposition say against Mr President? I believe there’s nothing. So it is up to them to join the moving trend, the canoe of Noah, so that we can together move and reach the promised land.

“What I’m trying to tell you is that even the blind man knows that APC has taken over the country. We have almost all the governors together with us, members of the National Assembly all with us.

“You know, we have members of the State Houses of Assembly. They are with us. These are people. These are major stakeholders, and these are parameters that will show you that APC is already blessed by the entire Nigerians, and therefore I don’t see any reason why Mr President will not come back for the second time.

“Of course, what impact would the opposition make? It is very clear. Where are the parameters? Where would they start? We have already gone far, hundreds of miles away from them. APC is just like an ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and other oceans put together, and you are talking of River Benue for the opposition.”

Similarly, Dayo Fasola, a women advocate in the APC and National Women Leader of the Renewed Hope People Advocacy, maintained that there is no opposition to Tinubu.

She claimed the work and campaign on returning President Tinubu to office had been made very easy due to the lack of opposition in the country.

“Sincerely, I feel this game is not going to be fair because the opposition is more or less non-existent. They are not giving us a good run for the money.

“They are not coordinated. The coordination is non-existent, and it’s a pity. But then, when God wants to complete your mission, He makes it easy. There’s zero opposition,” she stated.

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