Tag: #NigerianPolitics
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WIKE-BACKED PDP PROMISES ‘ALL-INCLUSIVE’ NATIONAL CONVENTION
Amid internal tensions, the PDP caretaker leadership says unity—not exclusion—will define its next big gathering. The Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee has pledged to deliver an “all-inclusive” national convention that gives every party member a voice. Speaking after the committee’s meeting in Abuja, National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed said the caretaker leadership is working…
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2027: MAKINDE DRAWS THE LINE—PDP WON’T PLAY STOOGE
After lessons from 2023, Oyo governor says no more backroom deals that weaken the PDP. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has made it clear: the PDP will not be held down to help another party win power in 2027. Speaking at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Makinde admitted he…
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PDP IS NO CHARITY, STILL A POLITICAL FORCE – WIKE
FCT minister urges party faithful to return to the grassroots and rebuild The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has pushed back against narratives of decline in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting the party remains a formidable political force — not a charity organisation. Speaking at the 105th PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…
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PDP SAYS LEGAL STORM IS OVER, UNITY TIME NOW
Court battles fade as party leaders call for healing, trust and a fresh start The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it’s turning the page after months of internal crisis, declaring that the legal storm is over and the focus must now be on reconciliation and unity. Speaking at the party’s 85th Board of Trustees (BoT)…
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KANO CHEERS YUSUF’S NNPP EXIT
“No godfathers, just governance.” That’s the mood on the streets of Kano. Residents across the state are applauding Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for resigning from the NNPP, saying the move gives him full independence to govern, appoint key officials, and deliver on campaign promises without political interference. From Gwale to Fagge, Hotoro to Bunkure, citizens…
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APC CLOCKS 70,000 NEW MEMBERS IN YOBE
The numbers are rising—and the party says it’s just getting started. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has registered over 70,000 members across Yobe’s 17 local government areas through its ongoing e-membership registration drive. State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammadu Gadaka, revealed the figures in Damaturu, noting that Yobe now ranks among the top states in the…
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COURT ENDS LP LEADERSHIP SAGA, NAMES NENADI USMAN BOSS
The gavel has finally dropped in Labour Party’s long-running leadership crisis. A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise former Finance Minister, Sen. Nenadi Usman, as the legitimate leader of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Peter Lifu relied on an earlier Supreme…
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POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN TARABA: ACHO RIGHTEOUS DUMPS ADC FOR APC
Taraba politics just took a dramatic turn. Hon. Acho Righteous, widely seen as the strongest contender in the 2023 Gassol I State Assembly race, has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and pitched his tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC) — alongside thousands of loyal supporters. In a resignation letter addressed to…
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PDP BOARD OF TRUSTEES BACKS TURAKI-LED NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE AFTER IBADAN CONVENTION
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), headed by Senator Adolphus Wabara, has reaffirmed its support for the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) elected at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan. Wabara declared the convention compliant with the party’s constitution, guidelines, the Electoral Act, and all relevant laws, reflecting…
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APC EXPANDS COALITION, SHETTIMA HAILS TINUBU’S UNITY VISION
President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for broadening its coalition, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Speaking in Lokoja as former Kogi governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other key politicians officially joined the APC, Shettima said the move was driven by national, not personal, interests. “This…
