APC Holds LGA Congresses Across Eight States; Isolated Violence In Delta

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted local government congresses in Lagos, Delta, Katsina, Ondo, Gombe, Kwara, Edo and Enugu states, with most events reported as peaceful. In Delta State, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori‑Suenu, a former PDP lawmaker who defected to the APC, was attacked by gun‑wielding thugs during the Ethiope West LGA congress, resulting in injuries to some of her supporters before she was escorted out. Party officials, including Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo and state chairmen, praised the congresses and urged members to work toward the re‑election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in 2027. The incidents highlight the APC’s effort to strengthen its grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections while raising security concerns in Delta.

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