APC HQ in Abuja surrounded by security operatives

By our reporter| Heavy security presence was noticed at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in the federal capital territory (FCT) on Monday.

The unusual heavy security presence at the ruling party’s secretariat, according to party sources was in response to reports about a move to oust Mai Mala Buni, national chairman of the APC caretaker committee.

But the party on Monday refuted the claim.

According to a statement by John Akpanudoedehe, national secretary of the caretaker committee, Buni is still in charge of the party.

“Our attention has been drawn to sponsored media reports on an imaginary leadership change in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC),” the statement read.

“The media report is fake news and should be disregarded.

“The APC is a progressive political party guided by rules. Leadership changes are not announced by ‘sources’ through name dropping in the media.

“We urge our teeming supporters, members, and indeed the general public to remain calm and support the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC CECPC conduct a rancour-free and credible National Convention deserving of our great party.”