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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has chosen February 26 for its national convention, but stakeholders have warned against forcing the party to hold an exercise that could further polarise members. Chairman of the CECPC and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, acknowledged the roles played by women during electioneering process, but warned against using the convention as a ruse to create a parallel national executive. The CECPC is planning to have a successful convention, but it is impossible due to by-elections and the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has called for better political deals for women. The APC Rebirth Group has flayed the governors over the circumstances leading to the resignation of the Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman.

Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji died aged 93 at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, palace spokesman said. President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde have expressed grief over the late monarch's death. Barring any unforeseen development, Dr. Lekan Balogun, who turns 80 this year, will be the youngest Olubadan in recent history. President urges discretion in selection of new monarch as odds favour Balogun. President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have expressed grief over the death of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.A statement issued, yesterday, by the palace spokesman, Adeola Oloko, confirmed that Oba Adetunji died aged 93 at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.The late monarch ascended the throne in March 2016, after the death of his predecessor, Oba Samuel Odulana, who died at 101. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed sadness over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adetunji. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has commiserated with the Oduduwa race worldwide, over the passing of the monarch. Oyo State Governor Abiola Makinde has described the late king as an "exemplary royalty, a great leader and an exemplary royal father".