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Tinubu Visits Plateau for APC Chairman Yilwatda’s Mother’s Burial, Meets Northern Church Leaders

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October 4, 2025

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Jos, Plateau State capital, to attend the funeral prayers of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe.

The visit, confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also includes a scheduled meeting with church leaders from across northern Nigeria at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos.

“President Tinubu will attend the funeral prayers in honour of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the APC National Chairman, and will also meet northern church leaders at the COCIN Church headquarters before returning to Lagos the same day,” Onanuga said.

The President had earlier condoled with Professor Yilwatda over the passing of his mother at the age of 83, describing her as “a woman of virtue who lived a life dedicated to faith, service, and community.”

Tinubu’s visit to Plateau carries both symbolic and political significance, coming at a time when the state has witnessed repeated violent attacks in several communities. Analysts view his presence as a gesture of empathy, reassurance, and solidarity with victims, as well as an effort to strengthen unity within the ruling party.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in anticipation of the visit, urged residents to turn out en masse to welcome the President. Speaking on Friday at the University of Jos during a Distinguished Alumni Lecture delivered by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the governor said Tinubu’s visit would deepen the President’s connection with the state and its people.

“Today, we will be receiving Mr. President in Jos, Plateau State, as he comes to honour our late mother, the mother of my dear brother, the National Chairman of the APC,” Mutfwang said. “I am confident that Plateau people will give Mr. President a warm and rousing welcome. His visit will afford him a deeper appreciation of Plateau and its people.”

The governor also called for continued peace and unity across the state, noting that Plateau’s full potential can only be realized when residents work together harmoniously.

In preparation for the visit, the Plateau State Government announced temporary road closures in parts of Jos and Bukuru to allow for smooth movement of the Presidential motorcade. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mrs. Joyce Ramnap, said diversions would be in effect from 7 a.m. on Saturday, urging residents to use alternative routes and cooperate with security personnel.

She listed the affected routes to include Mararaban Jama’a through Bukuru Expressway, Dadin-Kowa–Old Airport–Plateau Hospital Roundabout, and Hillstation Roundabout to the COCIN Headquarters/Central Bank Road.

Ramnap assured residents that the measures were temporary and intended to ensure public safety during the President’s visit.

Tinubu is expected to return to Lagos later on Saturday after his engagements in Jos.

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Those criticising APC on insecurity did nothing for 20 years – Yari

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November 14, 2026

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The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has criticised those accusing the ruling party of failing to address insecurity, saying they did nothing to tackle the problem for over 20 years.

Yari made the remarks on Saturday during the APC presidential rally in Jos, Plateau State, while defending the administration of President Bola Tinubu against criticisms over its handling of insecurity.

“Those who are saying we don’t have a plan for security, I want to remind them that they did nothing about insecurity for over 20 years because it started during their time,” Yari said

The former governor of Zamfara State assured Nigerians that the APC would implement its manifesto, adding that the party expected to achieve almost all its promises by 2031.

Yari also expressed confidence in the APC’s chances in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general election.

He said political leaders and influential figures in the state had assured President Tinubu of their support.

Yari further praised Tinubu’s leadership, particularly over the increase in revenue accruing to the Federation Account.

He recalled that the President inherited a federation account balance of N732 billion in June 2023, but said the figure had since risen to trillions of naira.

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2027: We won't endorse any politician, political party – Yoruba Imams, Alfas

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November 14, 2026

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The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has declared that it would not endorse any politician or political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Chairman, Board of Trustees of the League, Sheikh Muhammad Habibullah Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, made this declaration at the opening of a three-day conference organised by the League for Imams, Alfas, political office holders and traditional rulers.

The event, which took place in Ibadan on Saturday, was attended by Governor Seyi Makinde, President of the League, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakar, Alfa Agba of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulbari Adetunji, Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, Sheikh AbdulRasaq AbdulAzeez Ishola, Secretary General of the League, Sheikh Mustapha Oseni Adewale Hamzat and Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrim Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) Sheikh Hashim Atere and Professor Kamil Olosho.

Others are Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Daud Akinola, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Bashir Abioye, Professor Amidu Sanni, Professor Adam Surajudeen and Iyalode Adini of Yorubaland, Alhaja Sedeekat Aderibigbe, alongside other notable Islamic clerics, scholars and Muslims from Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and Ondo states.

Abdullahi El-Ilory while speaking on behalf of the League, explained that the group cannot declare support or announce any politician or political party as its choice for the forthcoming general elections.

He explained that the only thing the League can do and is still doing is to pray to God to give Nigerians credible leaders that will make life more meaningful for the citizens.

Abdullahi El-Ilory said, "We are religious leaders, we are not politicians, but we are the fathers of politicians. We will not declare support for any political party or politicians.

"We the league of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland cannot declare support or announce our support for any politician or political party. We can only pray to God for Him to give us credible leaders."

Makinde, while addressing the gathering, urged Nigerians to see themselves as one.

He advised Muslim clerics not to allow people to use religion to cause confusion in the forthcoming general elections.

Kewulere, in his contribution, noted that the focus of clerics should be to guide the people and preach the religion of Islam.

He said, "We are not politicians. An Imam is not supposed to be involved in politics. Our focus should be to guide people and preach the religion of Islam in line with the Islamic principles."

Ishola, on his part, explained that the programme was organised in order to ensure unity and cooperation among Muslims in Yorubaland before, during and after the general elections.

2027: We won’t endorse any politician, political party – Yoruba Imams, Alfas