A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has traced the root of the party’s ongoing crisis to unresolved grievances from the 2022 primaries and alleged interference by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken opposition parties. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, Momodu, who was a contender for…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday, slammed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, calling him a “transactional politician” whose loyalty shifts with his personal ambitions. In a caustic press release issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser for Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Mohammed responded directly to remarks made by…
Senator Ned Nwoko has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This shift, confirmed by reliable sources, has quickly sparked political discussions, especially concerning its potential impact on the 2027 elections. Nwoko’s decision to join the APC comes amid growing speculation that former Delta State…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City, Edo State, has been attacked by unknown hoodlums. The invaders reportedly destroyed property and carted away valuable items. The unrest is linked to the aftermath of the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of…
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to focus on a newly established platform, the Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative (NSYEI), recently launched at Arewa House, Kaduna. Bafarawa, who served two terms as Governor of Sokoto State, presented his resignation letter…
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Reacting to the speculation on his verified X account, formerly Twitter, El-Rufai urged Nigerians to ignore the false reports, describing them as “patent lies.” He also disclosed that he…
The quest by the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) to take over the 18 local government areas in Edo State assumed a new dimension on Friday as the Chairman of Ovia South West local government area, Hon Edosa Enowoghomenma defected to the APC with eight elected councillors including the Leader of the House, Hon. Nosakhare…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has expelled its suspended National Vice Chairman, South-East Zone, Mr. Ali Odefa, from the party. The decision follows allegations of anti-party activities, which led to his initial suspension on September 11, 2024. According to Onyeka Herbert Ovuta, Acting Chairman of…
A Canadian Federal Court has rejected the asylum application of Adam Omozakari Ayonote, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing his claims of persecution as lacking credible evidence. In a verdict dated November 15, 2024, Justice Whyte Nowak ruled that Mr Ayonote failed to substantiate his allegations of threats and violence linked to…
Bolaji Abdullahi, a former minister of sports and youth development, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He disclosed his intention to resign in a letter dated December 16 and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Ubadawaki, Kwara state. Abdullahi confirmed the development to TheCable on Monday. The ex-minister also said he is…