GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House. Our correspondent gathered that the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abraham Ngobere, along with 18 PDP lawmakers,…
Bode George, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) board of trustees (BoT), says he was surprised by the defection of Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). George spoke on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television programme. The PDP chieftain said he had no inkling…
Three members of the house of representatives from Kaduna have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Aliyu Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau federal constituency), and Abdulkareem Ahmed (Kaduna south federal constituency). Also, Sadiq Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari federal constituency, formally joined the APC. Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Peter Mbah, govenor of Enugu, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced the move on Tuesday during a press conference. The governor said he made the decision to join the APC to better serve the people of Enugu and align with the party’s vision for development and progress….
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday (today), citing recent developments within the party. In a statement by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, the National Working Committee said the decision was taken during an emergency meeting held on Monday in line with Section 29(2)(b)…
Barring a last-minute delay, three opposition governors, including Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State, will defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, next week, Saturday, Vanguard has gathered. Mbah and Diri were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The identity of the third governor…
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly by-election in August 2025, Muhammad Kuryar, has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Kurya announced his defection on Saturday at an event organised by Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani Projects at the Taula Arena in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The move comes months…
Two lawmakers from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo – Hon. Oladiji Oguntudo and Hon. Raymond Oluwatoyin Daodu – have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Oguntudo, who represents Akure South Constituency I, and Daodu, the Deputy Minority Leader representing Akoko South West Constituency I, announced their defection during Thursday’s plenary…
With deep joy and a spirit of party unity, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide warmly appreciates His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and beyond. Hon. Comforter also extends profound gratitude to the PDP Electoral Committee from…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will remain in office beyond 2027 in the state, while it will also reclaim the presidency and win massively in the next general elections. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State PDP State Congress, citing the party’s respect for internal…