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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...

The Digest: The PDP has called for President Tinubu to apologize for suspending Rivers State Governor Fubara, accusing him of constitutional overreach and endangering democratic principles. According to Daily Post, the demand highlights deepening tensions between executive action and...

The Digest: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has firmly dismissed rumors of defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), labeling them as “calculated attempts” to undermine his political stability. Through his spokesperson, Adeleke reiterated his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic...

The Digest: Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have escalated tensions over premature campaigning for the 2027 presidential elections. The PDP accused the APC of “shopping for endorsements” out of panic, while the APC dismissed the...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is in a state of panic, actively "shopping for endorsements" for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the PDP spokesperson, this move signals a failure of the APC's...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pushed back against claims of its demise, acknowledging internal challenges but insisting it remains a viable political force despite high-profile defections and unresolved conflicts. The party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN...

The Digest: A reported shortlist of potential presidential candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections has triggered internal tension and debate. The names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde are said to be...

The Digest: Former Rivers APC governorship candidate Tonye Cole has publicly called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to formally defect to the All Progressives Congress, arguing that his current cross-party position undermines Nigerian democracy. Key Points: Cole described Wike's dual...