The crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) have rejected the reinstatement of embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. At a press conference earlier on Wednesday, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, Acting National Chairman of the party, announced the reinstatement of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) on Tuesday lost one lawmaker each in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors — Hon. Peter Akpanke and Hon. Paul Nnamchi — formally announced their switch during plenary, with their defection letters read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Akpanke,…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said more governors from the opposition may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Akpabio made this known on Saturday while speaking at a reception held to welcome Eno into the APC. He mentioned that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi…
Former Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sambo, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015, quietly finalised his move to the APC through the Kaduna State chapter. The defection was confirmed on Wednesday by APC member Imran…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has raised concerns over the notice submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party regarding its planned 100th National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025. The development was conveyed in a letter dated June 13 and addressed to the party’s chairman, with reference number INEC/DEPM/PDP/286/iii/80 and titled “RE: NOTICE OF…
President Bola Tinubu has openly mocked Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring that he has no intention of helping them resolve their internal divisions. His remarks reflect a firm stance against aiding political rivals struggling with unity. While addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu said, “I will not advise the opposition to…
The publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, has claimed that his soul has left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Momodu stated this during an interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s programme, on Tuesday. The PDP chieftain bemoaned the division within the PDP, which, according to him, poses a serious challenge to the ruling…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki met with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State amid the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Saraki’s meeting with Makinde is part of efforts to resolve the crisis in the PDP and reconcile all aggrieved members. Posting on X, Saraki expressed hope that PDP leaders may come together…
There is disquiet among political stakeholders in Bayelsa State following a strong indication that Governor Douye Diri is on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection will add to the misery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South geopolitical zone following the defections of Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno of…
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Monday evening hosted critical stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, under the aegis of “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP”, saying the party will not die. While it was not immediately clear whether the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, a member of the G-5 was invited to…