Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as a serial election contestant and loser, who will still contest in 2031. The Minister was responding to comments by Atiku that the current administration has not done anything positive for...
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The appeal against the Judgment of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the Judgment of Justice Omotosho, was mentioned for the first time today at the Supreme Court. Lead Counsel for the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, prayed the Court for a departure from the...
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has announced the unsealing of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, describing the development as a significant step toward restoring stability within the opposition party. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports alleging that the party held a meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as misleading and unauthorized. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the faction said it had...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has raised concerns that Nigeria may be gradually drifting toward a one-party state, warning that recent political developments could weaken democratic institutions and limit opposition voices. Makinde expressed the concern in a newsletter titled “ _The Business of Governance,”_ where he highlighted developments within...
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State following the recent killings, describing the trip as insensitive, hurried, and lacking empathy for victims and affected communities. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party said...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other national institutions against actions capable of undermining opposition parties, warning that recent political developments are raising tensions and threatening Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the...
With less than three months to the June 20, 2026, gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has intensified his campaign across Ekiti State, signaling a high-stakes showdown with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a series of high-energy rallies and grassroots engagements, Dr....
Former Minister of Information and frontline Nasarawa politician, Labaran Maku, has given reasons for his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), saying the decision was taken to preserve the memories of late democracy icon Chief MKO Abiola and former Nasarawa North senator Godiya Akwashiki. Speaking on his decision,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the Supreme Court will ultimately determine the ongoing leadership tussle within the party, amid escalating tensions and legal battles over control of its structures. In a press statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the PDP...
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, SAN, following his failure to appear in court for arraignment. Justice Peter Kekemeke ordered Turaki’s arrest during proceedings on Thursday...
Barely three weeks after joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. David Ombugadu, popularly known as Davematics, has tendered his resignation from the ruling party. Ombugadu, a former gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, confirmed his resignation from the party on Tuesday evening in...
National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared the party united and repositioned for a strong political comeback ahead of the 2027 general elections. This position was contained in a communiqué issued at...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised the Federal Government following Nigeria’s ranking in the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, accusing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to protect citizens amid worsening insecurity. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a scathing attack on the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, over his claim that the opposition party has ceased to function as a viable political force following a wave of defections. In a statement issued by its...
Internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has worsened following the rejection of Dr. Victor Fallack by members of a factional caretaker committee, who have instead endorsed Alhaji Abba Saleh as the legitimate chairman of the party in the state. Eight members of the 16-member...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected what it described as a purported announcement dissolving its elected State Executive Committees in Ogun State, Ekiti State and Ondo State, insisting that the move is unlawful and should be disregarded by party members. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity...
Communique Issued at the end of the Expanded Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig Today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Presented by the Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara Ph.d After a thorough consideration of all issues relating to the...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its key leadership meetings earlier scheduled to take place this week, citing ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the party said the decision affects the meetings of the National Caucus, the Board of...
Top leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday gathered for an expanded emergency meeting of its Board of Trustees (BoT), as the party moves to address pressing internal and political issues ahead of future electoral contests. Among those present at the high-level meeting were Seyi Makinde, Bala...