Tag: PDP

Labour Party Denies Merger Plans with PDP, Dismissing Atiku’s Proposal

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The Labour Party (LP) clarified on Thursday that it has no intentions of merging with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the purpose of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This statement comes in response to the suggestion made by PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, earlier in the week, advocating for opposition parties to unite to overthrow the APC in the next presidential poll. LP’s spokesperson, Obiora Ifoh, addressed Atiku’s proposal, stating that the party has not engaged in any discussions regarding a merger.…

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Court of Appeal Nullifies Zamfara Governorship Election, Declares it Inconclusive

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In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled the Zamfara State governorship election held on March 18 as inconclusive. The unanimous decision was delivered by a three-member panel of Justices, overturning the earlier declaration of Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the gubernatorial contest. The court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Zamfara State where elections did not take place previously or where results from…

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Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Vows to Remain Active in Deepening Democracy

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Following the recent Supreme Court judgment, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that he is not leaving the political arena. He confirmed his commitment to continuing the struggle alongside other Nigerians to enhance democracy and the rule of law in the country. Atiku made this declaration during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, asserting that he would remain engaged in the quest for political and economic reforms, which he believes are vital for the nation’s full potential to be realized. He emphasized…

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High Stakes at PEPC: Crowd Gathers as Final Verdict Looms in Presidential Election Challenges

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Before the final verdict from the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) regarding the challenges filed against President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory, a massive assembly of litigants, legal professionals, and concerned parties has converged at the court. Present in the courtroom were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, as well as Governors Hope Uzodimma and Yahaya Bello representing Imo and Kogi States, respectively, among other members of the ruling party. On the opposition side, the acting national chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagun, and…

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