Additionally, the ruling party secured 271 of the 274 available councillorship seats, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winning just three seats in Tafa and Rafi local government areas. The elections, held on November 1, saw participation from over 10 political parties, including the PDP, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, African Democratic Congress, ADC, […]
Diri’s defection comes amid a wave of movements by prominent politicians from the PDP to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Vice President Kashim Shettima led top APC figures to Yenagoa for the governor’s official welcome ceremony. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Delta State Governor […]
The group, chanting solidarity songs, demanded that the National Working Committee, led by Umar Damagum, vacate the headquarters immediately. Recall that Abdulrahman was named the Acting National Chairman of the party as the leadership crisis threatening the soul of the party worsened with the suspension of the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the […]
The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this to journalists following a court ruling that halted the party’s planned national convention. Ologunagba said the decision followed an emergency NWC meeting held at the party’s office, Legacy House in Abuja. Read Also: PDP Crisis: Lamido Rejects Turaki as Consensus Candidate “The NWC, in […]
Ewhrudjakpo alleged, among others, that members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly were being pressured to impeach him for failing to resign, like the governor, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on whose platform they had been appointed. In the suit filed on his behalf at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by his lawyer, […]
Speaking at a leadership conference in Abuja, Sanusi said the habit of flattering leaders has weakened governance and accountability. He noted that many officials only say what leaders want to hear, while those who tell the truth are often treated as enemies. “Our leaders have too many sycophants. People who speak the truth are seen […]
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the commission is fully prepared for the upcoming governorship election and committed to ensuring a smooth and credible process. He explained that although some network challenges were recorded during the test run of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, steps are being taken to prevent such issues on election day. […]
The disagreement has again thrown the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party into fresh tension and set the stage for a courtroom battle, even as Turaki’s camp pushes ahead with its campaign. This comes as the party suspended the screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, citing unforeseen circumstances. The decision, coming less […]
The exercise saw 885 delegates from the 16 local government areas of the state endorse Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term as governor. The special nomination congress, supervised by a 10-member committee co-ordinated by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, officially ratified Oyebanji’s candidacy after the voluntary withdrawal of the only other cleared aspirant, Atinuke […]
The election of the new leadership took place during the party’s congress on Saturday in Jos, the state capital. Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Dr. David Umbugadu, announced the successful election of 39 individuals who contested for various positions. While the positions were filled through consensus, delegates still cast votes for the candidates vying for […]