The decision was announced in Abuja after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which approved the findings of its disciplinary panel and a White Paper that reviewed the case. Speaking to journalists, the party’s spokesperson, Rufus Aiyenigba, said the expulsion followed months of investigation and disciplinary hearings. He explained that the affected […]
The party made the call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressing that it takes any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order with the utmost seriousness. The ADC said it has been closely monitoring reports linking some arrested military officers to the purported coup, alongside media claims that a former southern […]
The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, declared while featuring on National Television stating that the recent defections from opposition parties into the APC are a reflection of political freedom, not evidence of democratic backsliding. “I have no concern whatsoever about that,” Morka stated. “Nothing that has happened in our country with people leaving their […]
Makinde disclosed this in his bi-monthly newsletter, saying the recent defections of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have dominated national discussions. He said Nigerians should focus on when economic hardship “defects” out of their lives, as only then will prosperity return. “I am sure many of you have […]
In a statement issued on its official X account this week, the party said Nigerian politics has “for too long revolved around personalities rather than principles, and power has been used for patronage rather than progress. The ADC said its vision “begins with one simple but radical idea: government must serve citizens, not politicians.” “That […]
The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators. Read Also: National Council Of State approves Appointment Of Amupitan as INEC Chair He was […]
The development has, however, ignited fears of a one-party state, with opposition leaders condemning the mass movement to the ruling party. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, dismissed the defections as acts of desperation by politicians seeking personal survival. They declared that the “battle line is drawn,” […]
Alabrah announced that the governor resigned from the PDP with the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, along with all the PDP members in the state legislature. Diri’s resignation from the PDP brings to an end months of speculation over his alleged move to the All Progressives Congress, but Alabrah […]
CHARTING A NEW COURSE: TRANSITION FROM PDP TO APC I want to begin by expressing a deep gratitude to God and Ndi Enugu… For we are indeed at a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewal. Today, I stand before you, to announce a break from the past, and to share a decision that will shape […]
The change is part of proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act. It aims to move the elections forward by six months to ensure all election-related court cases are resolved before the May 29 handover date. The amendment mandates that presidential and governorship elections must occur no later than 185 days before the end of […]