Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday visited former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, at his Abuja residence amid growing tensions ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Elective Convention. Lamido is among the aspirants seeking the position of National Chairman of the opposition party. The meeting comes amid strong indications that both Saraki and Lamido may boycott the convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde. Their possible withdrawal follows Tuesday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which restrained the PDP from proceeding with the November 15–16 convention. Justice…
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the Federal Government over its recent approval of N1.15 trillion in domestic borrowing, describing the decision as reckless and inconsistent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claims of improved revenue performance. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused the Tinubu administration of worsening Nigeria’s debt burden despite boasting about meeting non-oil revenue targets. The party warned that if all of the President’s 2025 borrowing requests are approved, the country’s total public debt could increase by N40.61 trillion, pushing the national debt…
The North-Central APC Forum has again urged Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, made the renewed call on Thursday in Jos during the group’s third-quarter meeting. He said recent political developments strongly favour the governor’s defection. Zazzaga, a member of the APC campaign council in the 2023 elections, stated that the North-Central APC Forum was the first political group to publicly invite Mutfwang to join the ruling party. According to him, political predictions made by the forum before and after…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has intensified preparations for its 2025 National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the party described the convention, tagged #Ibadan2025, as a historic event aimed at driving internal renewal and strengthening its readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the statement, more than 3,000 delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to participate, along with party leaders, stakeholders, international observers, and members of the diplomatic community.…
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Adamawa State, Mr Shehu Kambile, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. Kambile announced his resignation in a statement issued on Wednesday in Yola, describing the decision as strategic and necessary to enable him focus fully on repositioning the ADC as the leading opposition party in the state. He explained that his appointment was originally facilitated through the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, framework aimed at fostering national cohesion. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Gov Fintiri but have to step aside and focus on…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent divisions to what he described as “two evils” planted by British colonial authorities — tribalism and religious bigotry. George made the remark on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show while responding to a question on whether he felt disappointed that the Federal Government ignored the rejection by Herbert Macaulay’s family of the posthumous state pardon granted to the late nationalist by President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu recently approved presidential prerogative of mercy for Macaulay and 174 others across different categories. Macaulay, widely…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has refuted allegations that it planned to attack former Governor and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, during his visit to the state. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party described the claim as a deliberate falsehood aimed at misleading the public and heightening political tension. “The PDP has no plan, intention, or reason to attack anybody,” the statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Halliru Andi, read. The party emphasized that under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal, it does not condone violence or political thuggery. “Since…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has alleged that some unnamed politicians have hired armed thugs to disrupt the scheduled visit of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, raised the alarm on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Gusau. He said the alleged plot was aimed at undermining Matawalle’s homecoming event set for Thursday. Idris said the state APC had concluded all arrangements to receive the minister, who is expected to meet party leaders, members and supporters in Gusau and his hometown, Maradun. “Unfortunately, we have received credible information…
The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared its full readiness for the party’s National Convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite two Federal High Court rulings restraining the exercise. InfoStride News reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja halted the convention over the party’s alleged failure to meet statutory requirements, including publishing its timetable for members and issuing a 21-day notice to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The suit filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido—who alleged he was denied the opportunity to purchase a nomination form…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Ogun East Senatorial District have dismissed the purported suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel, describing it as “fake, unconstitutional, and politically motivated.” The leaders, representing all 103 wards across the district’s nine local government areas, insisted that the alleged suspension did not emanate from the Senator’s Ward 12, but was instead linked to executives in Ward 4. In August 2025, a Facebook post claimed that the State Executive Committee had ratified a suspension initiated by Ward 4 Excos over alleged anti-party activities by the senator. The post also referenced a supposed report…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its governorship candidate in the just-concluded election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor, over what it described as gross misconduct and anti-party activities. Ezenwafor was said to be at the Government House, Awka, on Monday to congratulate Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory while the state executive committee of the party was meeting at its secretariat to ratify his suspension. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the State Chairman, Dr. Chidi Chidebe, said Ezenwafor abandoned the party shortly after clinching the ticket, refused to attend meetings or mobilise for campaigns, and later claimed he…
The Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has inaugurated a committee to coordinate the state’s participation in the party’s forthcoming national convention. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Sokoto by the State Chairman, Hon. Muhammadu Bello Aliyu Goronyo, who charged members to uphold unity and discipline within the party. According to a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal, the committee is chaired by the State Organising Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Chika Shuni, while the Assistant State Secretary, Alhaji Mustapha Lanas Gidadawa, will serve as secretary. Other members of the committee include the Minority Leader…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has alleged that the recently concluded Anambra State governorship election was rigged. Lawal made the claim on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme monitored by newsmen. According to him, “structures are used to rig elections; structures are used to defend votes at the polling units.” His comments followed the declaration of the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as the winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). When asked whether he had participated in election…
The lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin also declared his full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. Announcing his defection in a statement via his Facebook page on Monday, the lawmaker said his supporters had unanimously resolved to abandon the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to realign with the ruling APC. “Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents in my hometown of…
Two days after emerging as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede has commenced reconciliation efforts with fellow aspirants who lost in the party’s primary election. Daily Post reports that Oluyede, accompanied by his campaign team and state party leaders, on Monday visited Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun, the only female aspirant in the race, at her campaign office located along the Ajilosun business district in Ado-Ekiti. During the visit, Oluyede commended Ogun for her exemplary conduct throughout the primary election process and for maintaining peace and unity within the party. He particularly…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, accusing him of neglecting his official responsibilities in favour of personal political ambitions. In a statement signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Halliru Andi, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the PDP described Matawalle’s absence from his constitutional duties as “noticeable and worrying.” “The Zamfara State chapter of the PDP wishes to remind the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, that as a public servant, his primary duty is to serve the people, not personal interests,” the…
The Zamfara State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have engaged in a war of words over the planned visit of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to the state. In a statement released in Gusau on Monday, APC State Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, said the PDP’s opposition to Matawalle’s visit reflected fear and confusion within the ruling party. According to Idris, “The ruling PDP in Zamfara State is confused, disjointed, and afraid. At every turn, its members, including highly placed individuals and supporters, continue to leave the party…
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election, Jude Ezenwafor, has pledged to work with Governor Chukwuma Soludo to advance the development of the state. Ezenwafor made the pledge on Monday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme monitored by newsmen. He described his relationship with Soludo as longstanding and cordial, saying, “I can assist him. I have been assisting him before; he is my friend. I brought him to work in Anambra.” The PDP candidate revealed that he encouraged Soludo to contest the governorship election while serving as Senior…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a hitch-free governorship election in Anambra State on Saturday. Otti gave the commendation in his congratulatory message to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election, noting that allowing the people to freely choose their leaders through the ballot remains the best way to deepen Nigeria’s democracy. He also lauded INEC for the timely announcement of the election results, describing Soludo’s landslide victory as a reflection of the confidence the people of Anambra have in his leadership. The governor urged Soludo to consolidate on his achievements from…
A former Public Relations Officer of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the South West zone, Badmus Kilamuwaye, has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kilamuwaye announced his defection in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, just weeks after he resigned from the NNPP. Describing his move as a “progressive alignment aimed at contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s democratic growth,” Kilamuwaye said his decision followed deep reflection on the current political realities in the country. He emphasized that his defection was not motivated by personal ambition but by a desire to help strengthen Nigeria’s democracy through a…