I’m acting as APC chairman in Buni’s absence – Gov Bello

The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday denied reports that he has taken over the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC).

Bello, who addressed journalists at the end of caretaker committee’s meeting on Monday in Abuja, said he presided over the meetings in acting capacity.

The meeting was attended by all members of the APC caretaker committee including the Secretary, John Akpanudoedehe, Women representative, Mrs. Stella Okotete, Youth Leader, Mr. Ismail Ahmed, Mr. David Lyon, Prof. Tahir Mamman, Senator Ali Abba, Senator Ken Nnamani and Senator Yusuf Yusuf.

The governor said he met with APC state chairmen and inaugurated some newly elected state executives.

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He said: “The States Chairmen took their oath of office today and we discussed progress made so far on the forthcoming National Convention and what needs to be done next so that we will achieve the March 26 date for the convention.

“I have been acting for a while since the chairman (Mai Mala Buni) travelled.”

There were reports in the media that President Muhammadu Buhari sanctioned the removal of Buni as APC chairman before he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up.

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