Tag: PDP
Ben Murray-Bruce Defects To APC
A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Murray-Bruce, who was elected to the Senate in 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represented Bayelsa East until 2019. In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday, the former lawmaker explained that…
Those Who Accused Me Of Destabilizing PDP, Working For Tinubu Now In APC – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said those who accused him of destabilizing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Wike said they should commend him for clearing the path by working for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Recently, some PDP chieftains like Governor…
Opposition Suffers More Defections As Bayelsa Gov Douye Diri Dumps PDP
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri, who announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House. He said his decision was for an obvious reason, but did not state the reason or the political party to which he will be moving….
PDP Loses Another Governor To APC
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, next week. National Chairman and Deputy National Chairman, South-East, of the APC, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Emma Eneukwu, respectively, broke the news in Abuja on Friday. The APC national leadership revealed Mbah’s imminent defection…
If You Rig 2027, Nigeria Is Heading To Hell – Bode George Warns INEC
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has warned the incoming Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against rigging the 2027 presidential election. George warned that Nigeria will be “heading for hell” if INEC imposes a president and does not allow citizens decide their leader in 2027. He…
Any Party With Obi Already Has 40% Of Votes – PDP Chieftain
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Dan Ulasi, has said he would welcome the return of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Ulasi argued that Obi’s credibility and popularity would strengthen the party’s chances. “I’ll be happy if he joins PDP…
Get Ready To Resume At Senate – PDP Charges Natasha
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to prepare to resume her duties in the Senate. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party condemned the attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to bar Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her role…
Nigeria Moving Towards Dictatorship, Abject Hunger Under Tinubu, PDP Govs Warn
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has warned that Nigeria is daily moving towards full-blown dictatorship, insecurity and worsening hunger. A statement signed by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, on behalf of its chairman, Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, as Muslim faithfuls celebrate the Eid-el-Maulud all over the world,…
PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Slot To South, Says North Retains Party Chairmanship
Ahead of the 2027 polls, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the party’s presidential slot to the southern part of the country. The party also insisted that the chairmanship position would be retained by a northerner. This decision was reached as party leaders held their National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The NEC…
PDP Governors Dare Wike, Insist On Nov 15 Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Saturday warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others against derailing the national convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. In a communiqué at the end of its 7th meeting held on Saturday, August 23,…