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PDP Stalwart Defends Party Unity Amid Wike Influence Speculations

Tolu Adebayo

PDP Stalwart Defends Party Unity Amid Wike Influence Speculations In the midst of ongoing internal strife within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a prominent party figure has sought to quell rumors and reinforce discipline. Achike Udenwa, a respected PDP leader and former governor, has dismissed claims that ex-Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike is the driving force behind recent pushback against the party’s South-East caucus. Udenwa’s remarks highlight the PDP’s commitment to its core principles and its resilience in the face of challenges. Downplaying Wike’s Role in Party DynamicsUdenwa’s comments come…

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APC Implicated in PDP’s Internal Turmoil, Claims Ex-Imo Governor Udenwa

Tolu Adebayo

APC Implicated in PDP’s Internal Turmoil, Claims Ex-Imo Governor Udenwa In a bold accusation, former Imo State governor Achike Udenwa has pointed fingers at the All Progressives Congress (APC) for fueling the ongoing crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking on a recent television appearance, Udenwa dismissed rumors of PDP members from the South-East defecting to the APC, emphasizing that the PDP remains the top choice for Nigerians amid its internal struggles. Udenwa, a prominent PDP figure, made these remarks during an interview on Arise TV’s “The Morning Show”…

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PDP’s Zoning System Under Fire: Wike Warns of 2027 Election Disaster

Tolu Adebayo

PDP’s Zoning System Under Fire: Wike Warns of 2027 Election Disaster The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sounded a warning bell for his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that it stands little chance of winning the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu if it fails to reform its zoning system. Wike made the assertion during a live media parley on Monday, citing the party’s non-adherence to its constitutional provisions regarding the zoning of the Chairmanship and Presidential candidacy. He noted that the party’s…

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Osun State Governor Assures PDP of his commitment

Tolu Adebayo

Governor Adeleke Rejects Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied rumors of defection, reassuring Osun State PDP stakeholders of his full loyalty. On Wednesday, he released a statement that addressed widespread speculation linked to political realignments in Nigeria. During a closed-door meeting with PDP leaders at Government House in Osogbo, Adeleke emphasized his party commitment. He credited the PDP for his 2022 electoral win and pledged to keep working under its platform. “I want to categorically state that I am a proud member of the PDP,”…

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BREAKING: Osun Rep Wole Oke dumps PDP

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

BREAKING: Osun Rep Wole Oke dumps PDP …Oluwole Oke Resigns from Peoples Democratic Party Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant development in Nigerian politics, Oluwole Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, cited personal consultations as the key factor in his decision. Oke, a veteran lawmaker with over two decades of service in the National Assembly, made the announcement in a statement released to the media. He explained…

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PDP Governors Forum Moves to Supreme Court Over State of Emergency Law Interpretation

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

PDP Governors Forum Moves to Supreme Court Over State of Emergency Law Interpretation Ibadan, Oyo State – A crucial meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum in Ibadan yesterday concluded with a significant resolution: the forum will approach the Supreme Court to seek a definitive interpretation of the provisions governing the declaration of a state of emergency in Nigeria. Sources within the forum confirmed that the governors, who convened at the Oyo State Government House, engaged in extensive deliberations focusing on the current legal framework surrounding states of…

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PDP Governors Dismiss Merger Speculation Ahead of 2027 Polls

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

PDP Governors Dismiss Merger Speculation Ahead of 2027 Polls Governors elected under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have firmly dismissed any notion of a potential merger with other political parties in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. This emphatic denial comes amidst swirling speculations and political maneuvering within the Nigerian political landscape as parties begin to strategize for the next electoral cycle. Sources close to the PDP Governors’ Forum revealed to reporters after a meeting on Monday that the governors roundly rejected the idea of a…

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PDP Disclaims Parallel Primary, Affirms Asue Ighodalo as 2024 Edo Governorship Candidate

oluwatobi enitan

National Chairman Urges Reconciliation Among Aspirants for Unity The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially disclaimed the existence of any parallel primary election, asserting that only one primary was conducted, resulting in the emergence of Asue Ighodalo as the substantial 2024 governorship candidate for Edo State. The National Chairman of the PDP, Iliya Damagun, issued this disclaimer during the certificate of return presentation ceremony held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Damagun emphasized the unity of the PDP in Edo State and urged all aspirants to reconcile…

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RIVERS: NDC Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to INEC for Bye-Elections in Response to Defection of 27 Lawmakers

oluwatobi enitan

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a 14-day ultimatum to conduct bye-elections for the 27 vacant constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. This development follows the mass defection of 27 lawmakers from the People’s Democracy Party to the All Progressives Congress. Addressing the press on Tuesday, Daniel Okwa, the group’s convener, expressed concern about the potential threats to democracy arising from recent events in Rivers State. Okwa cited the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, stating that the 27 lawmakers…

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Suspension of Imo PDP Chairman, Charles Ugwu, Sparks Party Leadership Change

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The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially suspended its Chairman, Charles Ugwu, as announced by the state secretary of the party, Njaka Duruiheoma. The decision, communicated to newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday, cites various allegations, including the Chairman’s failure to convene a meeting of the state working committee since August 2023 and his absence from the 2023 Imo state governorship campaign. The resolution on Ugwu’s suspension emerged following a motion initiated by Hon Emeka Alihe, the PDP Chairman of Ohaji Egbema local government area and…

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Supreme Court Rejects PDP’s Bid to Oust Uzodinma, Fines Counsel N40 Million for Frivolous Application

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The Supreme Court has rejected the application filed by Emeka Ihedioha, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in his attempt to oust Hope Uzodinma from his position as the governor of Imo state. Ihedioha had sought a consequential order from the court, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue him a certificate of return as the duly elected governor of Imo state in the 2019 election. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, delivering the lead judgment on Tuesday, declared the application devoid of merit, characterizing it as frivolous and vexatious.…

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Appeal Court Declares Tribunal’s Vote Re-computation ‘Erroneous’ and Dismisses Judgment in Favor of Nasarawa Governor Sule

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, overturned the annulment of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s election in Nasarawa State. Justice Uchechukwu Onuemenam, delivering the lead verdict, stated that the tribunal had relied on legally inadmissible evidence in declaring the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, David Ombugadu, as the rightful winner of the March 18 governorship election. The appellate court emphasized that the tribunal erroneously considered the statements of eight witnesses presented by the PDP candidate, as these statements were not submitted alongside the petition within the stipulated time, violating constitutional…

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