The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing subsisting court judgments and unresolved legal processes. INEC stated this in a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, which was made available to our correspondent….
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has openly distanced himself from any plan to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, deepening the growing cracks within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde made his position clear on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, declaring that while Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is free to…
Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday. The defected lawmakers include Robinson Dekor, Solomon Bob, Cyril Hart, Victor Obuzor, Blessing Amadi, and Felix Nwaeke. Reading their letters of defection to the APC, Speaker of…
Yesterday was a memorable and historic occasion for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 5 as party leaders and members warmly received the Ibadan North PDP Chairman, Alhaji Comrade Mustapha, alongside his executive members, during a well-attended ward meeting held in the City of Power. The Ward 5 PDP Chairman, Hon. Okanlawon Tunde, played…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday invited factional leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into a meeting at its headquarters in Abuja. Tanimu Turaki-led members of his faction, while the duo of Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Sam Anyanwu led members of their caretaker committee. The main opposition party has been polarised into…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Caretaker Committee faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday dissolved Working Committee in Oyo and 13 states. Significantly, the only remaining PDP governor is Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who is however aligned to the rival Tanimu Turaki faction of the party. The decision was announced…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, who is also from Plateau, announced his governor’s defection at the party’s 14th national caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Yelwata said with…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation that he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress, insisting that he remains in the Peoples Democratic Party despite the opposition party’s ongoing leadership challenges. Makinde spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book titled ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined…
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said that no fewer than 507 persons were killed by suspected bandits between January and November 2025 in the state. Speaking with journalists on the state of insecurity in Kwara State, the party’s state chairman, Hon. Adamu Isa Bawa, said that at least…
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Sunday officially quit his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Performing the registration ceremony at the T.Y. Danjuma House in Jalingo, Kefas said a public ceremony to formally announce his defection would be scheduled soon. Nigerian Tribune reports that…