Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain confident as the 2027 general elections approach, insisting that the absence of PDP governors in some states should not discourage aspirants. Speaking at the party’s 107th National Executive...
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The recent multiple bombings in Maiduguri, resulting in at least 23 deaths and injuring more than 100 people, are another incontrovertible piece of evidence of the inability of the APC-led federal government to curb the growing insecurity in the country. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, stated...
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday formally announced the defection of Hon. Midala Balami, the lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalu confirmed receipt of Balami’s defection letter...
A fresh wave of political realignment swept through Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber on Thursday as nine senators formally defected from their respective parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmakers, who previously belonged to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance...
Communique Issued at the end of the Expanded Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig Today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Presented by the Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara Ph.d After a thorough consideration of all issues relating to the...
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal party crises and the need to prioritise development and stability in Zamfara State. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Zamfara State Government, which...
Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the suspension of the former National Secretary, National Vice Chairman(North Central), National Legal Adviser and National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The court upheld their suspension while also upholding the the judgement of the Federal High Court delivered...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a far-reaching review of its Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, signaling its determination to tighten party operations and introduce stricter compliance standards ahead of the 2027 General Election. The three-day Technical Review Workshop, which commenced on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, in...
Governorship Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Shehu Nawa ABG, paid a condolence visit to the family of elder statesman, Alhaji Rabiu Bako, who recently passed away in Kaduna. The visit took place at the family residence of the deceased in...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence in his political appeal, saying Nigerians would support him massively if he decides to contest the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration on Monday during a media chat with selected journalists, where he spoke about...
A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Umar Ardo, has faulted the reported defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as “deeply repugnant” and lacking ideological foundation. In a statement released on Friday,...
Political landscape in Adamawa State witnessed a major realignment on Friday as Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dealing a significant blow to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. Governor Fintiri, who...
Presidency has urged opposition parties to end what it described as “constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage” over the Electoral Act and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying their claims are misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on...
National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated successful candidates of the PDP in the Area Council Elections which were held in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on February 21, 2026. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, stated this in a statement...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a viral video showing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress at a polling unit, where he allegedly told them that after voting, they should “leave the rest” for him. The PDP National Chairman,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday conducted a bye-election in Kano State, with three major opposition parties missing from the ballot. The affected parties are the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and a coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The election was held...
The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the withdrawal of some of its chairmanship candidates from the forthcoming FCT area council elections. National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Comrade Ini Ememobong, who stated this in a statement on Friday, described the move as...
Nigerian Senate has been thrown into mourning following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly. He was 64 years old. Until his passing, Mpigi served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, where he played a key role in...
Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the appointments of Abdullahi Maigwandu and Aliyu Muhammad Rabah as Chairman and Secretary of the Mobilisation, Membership Mobilisation, Revalidation and Registration Committee. Addressing newsmen on Monday in Sokoto, the ADC Chairman in the state, Hon. Umar Faruk, and...
Baring last minute change, the Nasarawa State 2019 and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Hon David Ombugadu, is set to dump his party to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC). A top member of PDP, who begged for anonymity, disclosed the development to our correspondent in Akwanga,...