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Teekay Adams
July 17th 2025
CPC Bloc and Buharists Reaffirm Commitment to APC and President Tinubu, Call for Party Chairmanship
In a live interview earlier today on AIT, political analyst and committed Buharist Chief Okoi Obono-Obla —former member of the National Executive Committee and Secretary of the defunct CPC Merger Committee—addressed recent speculation regarding the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc and Buharists within the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the transition of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Responding to reports that certain former government officials are considering a move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or aligning with a so-called coalition, Okoi stated firmly:
> “These individuals do not represent the leadership or the collective will of the CPC bloc. As a Buharist who participated in the foundational merger, I can confirm that the CPC bloc remains solidly within the APC and stands fully behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
He emphasized that suggestions to defect run contrary to President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy and enduring support for the APC:
> “If those advocating a move to the ADC were genuine followers of President Buhari, they would respect his clear position. Our leader has declared he remains a member of the APC and deeply appreciates the platform the party provided for his presidency from 2015 to 2023.”
Okoi also conveyed a strong demand from the CPC bloc regarding the future leadership of the APC:
> “The CPC bloc is earnestly calling for the position of the next APC National Chairman to be conceded to our bloc. We are united in our clamour for Senator Tanko Umaru Al-Makura—our respected leader and a committed party stalwart—to assume this vital role.”
This reaffirmation not only signals loyalty to President Tinubu and the APC but also outlines the CPC bloc’s expectations for inclusive party leadership, rooted in shared history and trust.
Chief Okoi Obono-Obla
