The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has hailed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as a man of resilience and calm leadership whose qualities inspire the party nationwide. Chief Bakkita Bello, Caretaker Chairman of the Ondo PDP, made the remark in a statement on Wednesday in Akure while welcoming Fubara back to…
The debate over President Bola Tinubu’s prospects for a second term has intensified after the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed that recent waves of endorsements show his 2027 re-election is effectively assured. Lagos APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo issued the statement on Tuesday in response to criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing renewed internal tensions following its decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move some leaders and supporters argue could undermine the party’s national appeal. Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a northern aspirant, has openly rejected the arrangement, pledging to challenge it during the party’s convention. He…
The Cross River South Senatorial District caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected moves by the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to influence the party’s state leadership. Rising from a meeting in Calabar on Wednesday, the caucus dismissed the Abuja resolution seeking to extend the tenure of state chairman Venatius Ikem,…
Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named a 119-member committee to organise its national convention in November, warning against attempts to undermine the exercise. The convention committee, inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, will be led by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as…
The Peoples Democratic Party says it has zoned its party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections to the Southern Nigeria and the national chairman to the North. The resolution was reached during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) 102nd convention held at the PDP’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The party’s National Publicity…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) to expand its mandate to include zoning of the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Chairman of the committee and Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, announced this on Monday during a meeting at Legacy House, Abuja, ahead of the 102nd National Executive Committee…
Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a legal battle to unseat four federal lawmakers from Osun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In applications filed at the Federal High Court, the PDP asked for the removal of Senators Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi, and Reps Omirin Olusanya and Taofeek…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to take immediate legal action to prove that they are not terrorist organisations. Falana’s call follows a ruling by the Federal Court of Canada which classified the APC and PDP as…
Mr Daniel Okorie, a former chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the outcome of the 2027 elections would not hinge solely on party affiliation but a combination of other factors, including viability of candidates. Okorie, a former Technical Assistant to former Gov. David Umahi on Students Affairs, stated this in an…
