Tag: PDP
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NNPP zonal secretary, others defect to PDP in Gombe
The Secretary of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, North-East zone, Babayo Liman, alongside hundreds of supporters have dumped the party for the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Gombe State. Mr Liman, who is also a member of the Rabiu Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign Council, stated this at a news conference on Saturday in Gombe. The…
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Irreconcilable differences: Sokoto PDP treasurer dumps party
Murtala Dan-Iya, treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state, has resigned from the party. In a resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairperson of Magajin Gari B ward of Sokoto north LGA, Dan-Iya said he is resigning from the PDP due to irreconcilable differences. “The differences include the way and manner the…
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PDP suspends Nnamani, seven others for anti-party activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended senator representing Enugu West senatorial district, Chimaroke Nnamani, and seven others from Ekiti State for alleged anti-party activities. Spokesman for the party, Debo Ologunagba, announced the suspension in a statement issued Friday night. He said Nnamani and seven others were suspended over “anti-party activities”. The party said the…
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Atiku, other PDP leaders at Ibadan rally, indicate rift with Makinde over
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was absent on Thursday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, the state capital. But major PDP stakeholders in the state attended the rally with key supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, asking party members and supporters to vote Governor Makinde for a second…
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PDP Crisis: “Expelling G5 will lead to PDP’s extinction” – Wike
A prominent member of the aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said he has been waiting patiently for those who threatened to expel him from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to carry out their threat. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Wike noted those issuing such threat are…
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2023 Election: PDP fires Tinubu for demanding Atiku’s arrest
As the 2023 election gathers steam, the Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa Presidential Campaign has dismissed Bola Tinubu’s calls and allegations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate as “simulated allegations” and attempts to divert public attention from the issues affecting Nigerians. The PDP’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo…
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PDP crisis deepens as state working committee asks chairman to resign
Members of the State Working Committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State have called on the Chairman, Fatai Adams, to resign. The Ondo PDP had earlier been polarised between loyalists of the Integrity Group led by the G-5 Governors and those loyal to the presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.…
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Prof. A.B.C Nwosu, PDP BoT member’s resignation vindicates G5 – Wike
The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike says the resignation of former Minister of Health and member of Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Alphonsus Bosah Chukwurah Nwosu from the party, is in further support to G5 governors demand for equity, fairness and justice. NEWSBREAK reports that the governor warned that if…
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Court throws out PDP suit seeking to stop Tinubu, Shettima
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kassim Shettima, for February 25, 2023 presidential election. Delivering judgment on Friday, January 13, Justice Ekwo, dismissed the suit on the ground that the PDP lacked locus…
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2023: PDP in talks with 11 parties for alliance
44 days to the 2023 presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is in talks with 11 other parties for an alliance. NEWS BREAK reports that the PDP revelation is coming 24 hours after the reports emerged of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) opting for a similar strategy. According to…