A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Umar Damagum remains the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, preventing his removal by the NEC and BoT until the national convention in December 2025. The court emphasized adherence to the party's constitution in leadership transitions.
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The PDP's internal crisis escalates as Acting Chairman Illiya Damagum suspends National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade. In response, Ologunagba's faction retaliates by suspending Damagum and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, highlighting deep...
The Rivers State PDP criticizes Nyesom Wike over his opposition to the recent local government elections conducted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Despite a court ruling, the elections proceeded, resulting in the Action Peoples Party winning 22 out of 23 local government areas, amidst claims of...
Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for successfully conducting local government elections. He emphasized Fubara's commitment to democracy and the importance of cross-party collaboration, while also addressing internal challenges...
Asue Ighodalo, PDP's candidate in the Edo governorship election, has vowed to challenge the election results in court, claiming his mandate was stolen. He accused APC and INEC of vote manipulation and collusion. Ighodalo remains confident in reclaiming his mandate through the tribunal, with...
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki urges calm after the September 21 gubernatorial election, where APC's Monday Okpebholo emerged victorious. Obaseki called for peace and encouraged residents to seek legal redress if aggrieved, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order and trust in the democratic...
APC’s Monday Okpebholo has won Oredo Local Government Area in the Edo State governorship election, defeating PDP’s Asue Ighodalo despite support from outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo secured 30,780 votes, while Ighodalo gained 24,938. Labour Party's Olumide Akpata followed with 5,389...
Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leads the Edo State governorship race by over 48,000 votes after results from 16 local government areas. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trails behind. Two more LGAs are expected to announce...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki visited the INEC Collation Centre to seek clarity on the election process after communication issues with the Resident Electoral Commissioner. His visit aimed to ensure transparency in the collation of results, ultimately prompting INEC to confirm the resumption...
The PDP announced Edo State's governorship election results ahead of INEC's official declaration, sparking controversy. Governor Umaru Fintiri claimed the figures were from their collation agents. As results show a close race between PDP’s Asue Ighodalo and APC’s Senator Monday Okpebholo...
President Bola Tinubu urged candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process during the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. He emphasized civility, patience, and the importance of peaceful conduct. Tinubu also commended the candidates' issue-based campaigns...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar warns Edo voters against choosing the APC in the upcoming governorship election, emphasizing the need for change. He criticizes the APC for neglecting citizens' needs and supports Dr. Asue Ighodalo as a candidate capable of bringing integrity and progress to...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has labeled the upcoming gubernatorial election as "a do-or-die affair," emphasizing its importance for the ruling PDP. With key candidates from PDP, APC, and Labour Party, the election on September 21 aims to reshape the state's political landscape amidst...
Nyesom Wike, former Rivers State Governor, defended his collaboration with the APC amidst accusations of being a mole within the PDP. In a recent interview, he challenged party members to admit their nominations for ministerial appointments, highlighting internal conflicts and raising questions...
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, defended his recent threat to "set fire" to the states of governors meddling in Rivers State's political crisis. He criticized the PDP governors' support for Governor Sim Fubara, asserting his commitment to protecting party processes and...
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye for anti-party activities and misconduct. The suspension follows Melaye's refusal to honor a party summons, deemed necessary by the executive committee to maintain the party's integrity and...
Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed confidence in winning the 2027 presidential election. During the inauguration of the party's Katsina Secretariat, he urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against electoral manipulation and emphasized the...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the recent fuel price hike to over N1,000 per liter, labeling it a "brutal assault" on Nigerians. The party criticized the Tinubu administration's policies, which have worsened economic hardship, increased inflation, and driven millions into...
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso are in talks to form a merger. The Peoples Democratic Party's spokesman emphasized the need for unity to combat hunger and insecurity, aiming to challenge the ruling APC for a better...
Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory Minister, expressed no regrets about joining Tinubu's administration, despite backlash from PDP members. At a party congress, he stated, "Anyone angry should hug a transformer," emphasizing his commitment to the APC-led government and dismissing critics'...
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