The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership backed by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says it is set to hold credible primaries at all levels, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Chairman, Abdulraman Mohammed, also assured members that the primaries would produce candidates who would be endearing to Nigerians….
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says there is still room for those who left Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return to the party. Wike, the PDP national leader, stated this on Monday during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at Wadata Plaza, the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He…
The South-West arm of the Peoples Democratic Party has expressed strong support for Seyi Makinde, commending his leadership and dismissing reports of an alleged impeachment plot as unfounded. At a news briefing held in Ibadan on Monday, the party’s zonal executives said the governor had played a key role in preserving Nigeria’s multi-party democratic system….
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has pledged to actively support the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. He said his decision to join the party was driven by a desire to contribute to national renewal, drawing on his experience in business, economic reform, and philanthropy. Reflecting on his 2022 presidential bid,…
A Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akinjide, in a resignation letter dated March 30 and addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman, Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State, said her decision takes immediate effect. “I hereby formally give…
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has rejected suggestions of a split within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the party remains intact despite internal disagreements. Speaking in Abuja after inspecting key infrastructure projects, Mr Wike said only a few individuals may be dissatisfied but insisted there was no factional divide. He…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of OyoState, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only platform that all aspirants for various political seats would contest during the 2027 general election. Makinde, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan on Monday night, maintained that his political structure still remained in the PDP, saying there was no…
Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party have urged members to set aside personal interests and work towards unity ahead of the party’s National Convention later this month in Abuja. Speaking at the 107th National Executive Committee meeting on Monday, the party’s caretaker chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said the convention would be a defining moment for the…
Mr Muka Popoola has emerged the new Chairman of Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Popoola, along with 38 other state executive members, emerged by consensus at the State Elective Congress of the party in Ikeja. The election…
Chief Samuel Ortom, the immediate past governor of Benue, has urged stakeholders, local government party officials and aspirants to massively mobilise and participate in the forthcoming e-registration. Ortom, who is the leader of the party in the state, made the call on Sunday at the PDP Expanded Caucus Meeting held in Makurdi. The former governor…
