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The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party is confronting its most severe internal crisis following the defection of several key governors to the ruling APC. The departures have sparked debates over zoning, leadership, and the party’s future ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Governor...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be "torn to shreds," stating that no "sane" person would consider joining the platform today. The remark was made during the Senate's screening of INEC Chairman nominee Joash Amupitan...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party's presidential and governorship tickets have become as worthless as "ordinary tissue paper." He issued a grave warning that three more PDP governors are preparing to defect, which could leave the...

The Digest: Senator Seriake Dickson has sharply criticized Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri and other defectors for abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party. The former governor accused them of fleeing the very crisis they orchestrated within the party, asserting that their actions undermine...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has been reduced to governing just eight states following the defection of Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu and Douye Diri of Bayelsa to the ruling All Progressives Congress. This exodus has profoundly weakened the main opposition party, leaving it...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the recent wave of PDP governors defecting to the ruling APC justifies his earlier support for President Bola Tinubu. He mocked former critics, stating they should now commend him for "doing a good job"...

The Digest: Former Senator and media entrepreneur Ben Murray-Bruce has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The founder of the Silverbird Group cited his conviction that President Bola Tinubu’s reform-driven administration is steering...

The Digest: Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, the governor defected alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, signaling a massive consolidation of...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party's internal crisis spilled into open court as Chairman Umar Damagum and Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade publicly clashed over who controls the party's legal representation, forcing a judge to adjourn a case seeking to stop their November national...

The Digest: Nigeria's political landscape has undergone a significant realignment as three sitting PDP governors have defected to the ruling APC this year, fundamentally altering opposition strength and raising questions about party viability ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Enugu...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Peoples Democratic Party members to remain steadfast amid waves of defections, assuring them that the party will endure and return stronger despite current challenges. Key Points: Makinde spoke at the PDP transportation sub-committee...

The Digest: Amidst a landscape of shifting political allegiances, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Dr. Sama’ila Dahuwa, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Leadership, the senator cited the party's "incessant internal squabble" and...

The Digest: The Bauchi State Governor asserted that despite the "coercive" tactics of the ruling APC, the PDP is quietly stabilizing its ranks and is poised to reclaim Aso Villa in the next general elections, banking on grassroots loyalty and its legacy of achievements. Key Points: Governor...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using intimidation, harassment, and financial inducements to coerce its governors and lawmakers into defecting, stating that such moves will not determine the outcome of the 2027 elections. Key...

The Digest: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) next week, a move confirmed by the APC's national leadership during a swearing-in ceremony in Abuja. Key Points: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah...

The Digest: In the early shaping of Lagos's political future, a familiar contender asserts his unique ground. According to the Daily Post, PDP's 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Jandor, declared that while President Tinubu's son, Seyi, is qualified to run, he alone possesses the critical...

The Digest: In a revealing assessment of the opposition's internal strife, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is actively collaborating with senior members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to weaken it. He framed the PDP's...

The Digest: A significant voice within the opposition party has pushed back against the growing narrative of a former leader's political return. According to a statement from the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, former President Goodluck Jonathan will not receive a "free ride" to the PDP's...

The Digest: Former Minister Jerry Gana confidently declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election on the PDP platform. Gana stated that Nigerians, after experiencing subsequent administrations, are now "yearning for his return." Key Points...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum of betrayal, claiming he facilitated Damagum’s rise to power only to become his “enemy.” The public outburst, during a Channels TV interview, exposes deepening fractures within the opposition party. Key...