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Those of us who love competitive democracy can only take a positive view of the defection of Mr Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the platform adopted by key opposition figures for the 2027 elections after the cannibalisation and factionalisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party by a blend […]
Continue ReadingFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by its National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, to remain steadfast in their mission, stating that ‘things are not beyond repair’ for the party. Obasanjo told the PDP leaders led by Turaki on Saturday during a visit […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has dumped the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara announced the move on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the meeting, the governor said, “We can’t support President (Tinubu) if we don’t […]
Continue ReadingPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Emma Ogidi, has accused President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of collaborating to weaken and destabilise the opposition party. Ogidi, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is interfering in PDP affairs in a manner he described as “a threat to democracy.” “This […]
Continue ReadingOsun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level. In a statement shared on his Instagram page late on Monday night, Adeleke confirmed that he submitted his resignation to party officials in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government, […]
Continue ReadingOpposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, protesting what it describes as the “unusual, repeated and suspicious” assignment of almost all cases involving the party to a select number of judges. In the petition, signed by the PDP National Secretary, Amb. […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a correspondence signed by the acting chairman of the Samuel Anyanwu faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying it failed to meet the requirements of the law. Reports say Abdulrahaman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu had written to the commission seeking to postpone the Ekiti Governorship […]
Continue ReadingA theatre of the absurd day for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday as Wadata Plaza, the party’s national secretariat, became a centre of chaos, factional power play, and intensified scheming by rival factions seeking control of the party and its head office. The crisis was sequel to the release of two separate […]
Continue ReadingThe crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came to a head over the weekend that just passed, 15 -16 November, when a group of PDP elders – they refuse to be called a faction but that is what they look like – decided against the background of fierce legal battles, to hold the party’s […]
Continue ReadingMain opposition political party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday expelled high-profile members including Federal Capital Minister, Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN, former Governor Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu, and many others for anti-party activities. It was Chief Olabode George, […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its scheduled national convention pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit filed by ex-Gov Sule Lamido of Jigawa. Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, also restrained the Independent National Electrical Commission (INEC) from monitoring, supervising […]
Continue ReadingA High Court of Oyo State has granted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approval to proceed with its elective National Convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The court also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to attend and monitor the exercise, Channels reports. In the ruling delivered by Justice […]
Continue ReadingNational Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Deputy Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha; and National Organizing Secretary, Umaru Bature for one month following a court ruling that halted the party’s planned national convention. Addressing the press, the PDP National Publicity […]
Continue ReadingJustice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Nigeria, has barred Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding the coming national convention over alleged violations of the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral Act 2022, and the party’s own internal constitution. The opposition party has scheduled its national convention for 15-16 of November, 2025 at Ibadan, Oyo […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi, represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara in the House of Representatives, In his judgment, restrained the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from further recognising Gummi as member […]
Continue ReadingWhen in February 2013 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the then Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was rather dismissive of the opposition coalition. “If you go for a (football) contest, you have the striker – you know Lionel Messi? PDP is […]
Continue ReadingThree political parties – the All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday differed over the outcome of the by-elections held on Saturday across 16 constituencies in 12 states. While the APC captured 12 constituencies, the PDP recorded wins in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Adamawa State; […]
Continue ReadingFederal Court of Canada has upheld a decision labeling Nigeria’s two dominant political parties — the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as organizations linked to terrorism, while denying asylum to former member Douglas Egharevba over his decade-long affiliation with both parties. Justice Phuong Ngo, in a ruling delivered on June […]
Continue ReadingFormer Senator representing Kogi West District at Nigeria’s national assembly, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and deliver good governance to Nigerians. In a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Thursday, dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The five-member panel of the apex court in its judgment delivered by Justice Lawal Garba, held that the appellants failed to prove their case of over-voting, […]
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