The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Ajuji Ahmed, has dismissed concerns over the recent wave of defections from the party, insisting that the NNPP remains firmly rooted in Kano and is repositioning to broaden its influence across the North ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ahmed stated this on Saturday while reacting to the exit of two members of the House of Representatives — Abdulmumin Jibrin and Sagir Koki — who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The NNPP chairman said the lawmakers’ departure had no adverse effect on the party. “I have just…
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a party “on the brink of irrelevance” following its factional national convention held over the weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement on Sunday, the Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, said the convention—expected to revive the opposition party—only exposed its deepening internal crisis and dwindling national influence. Oladejo said the event turned out to be “a poorly scripted show of confusion and desperation,” adding that it further embarrassed the political class and confirmed what he called the PDP’s “waning relevance.”…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dissociated himself from the decision by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; and other senior party figures. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Gyang Bere, the governor said the matter was never discussed at the PDP Governors’ Forum nor at the National Executive Committee, NEC, before the motion was introduced during the party’s ongoing national convention in Ibadan. “The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The PDP had on Saturday announced the expulsion of Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, the party’s National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others over alleged anti-party activities. The decision was taken at the party’s ongoing national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, where delegates from 17 states are in attendance. InfoStride News reports that the party unanimously voted to expel the members for engaging in acts deemed detrimental to the PDP’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dissolved its structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States. InfoStride News reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, moved the motion for the dissolution during the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as part of efforts to validate executives elected through congresses conducted nationwide. Makinde explained that congresses held between 2024 and 2025 produced officers at the ward, local government, state and zonal levels, including national ex-officio members. He noted that the exercises were peaceful and largely compliant with the Electoral Act 2022, the PDP constitution, and internal…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the ongoing national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will mark a major turning point for the party ahead of future political contests. Makinde made the declaration on Saturday while delivering his welcome address at the convention, held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The governor, who is hosting the event tagged Ibadan 2025, described PDP members as resilient and determined, noting that the party overcame a prolonged internal battle to successfully convene the convention. “I want to welcome everyone to this convention, the resilient members of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; its suspended National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over alleged anti-party activities and actions deemed inimical to the unity of the party. The announcement was made on the floor of the party’s national convention currently taking place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State. InfoStride News reports that the two-day convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16, is being held amid internal wrangling, conflicting court orders, and the absence of key party leaders, including some governors…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement followed a series of stakeholders’ meetings convened after the three-day working visit of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to the state. APC Publicity Secretary in Zamfara, Yusuf Idris, confirmed the development during a press briefing in Gusau on Saturday. Idris said the party leadership, led by Chairman Tukur Danfulani, resolved to back President Tinubu for re-election in recognition of what it described as the administration’s achievements in economic…
The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared that it will boycott the party’s national convention scheduled to hold on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The chapter said its decision was driven by the candidacy of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, who is contesting for the position of national chairman. Kebbi PDP Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo, said the state chapter does not recognise Turaki as a legitimate member of the party, recalling that he was suspended by his Nasarawa 1 Ward in April 2023 for alleged gross misconduct, anti-party activities and non-payment of membership dues. His suspension affected…
At least two governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who were previously accused of flirting with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, were on Saturday conspicuously absent from the party’s ongoing national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The absent governors are Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Agbu Kefas of Taraba State. In contrast, governors Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, and the host governor, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, were present at the convention grounds. There are also indications that…
Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-South Zone, George Turnah, has condemned the Board of Trustees, BoT, for rejecting the recommendations of the party’s reconciliation committee aimed at resolving the lingering internal crisis and ensuring a peaceful national convention in 2025. Turnah also criticized a faction of the party for insisting on going ahead with the national convention despite a valid court order stopping the exercise. He described the move as “an act of impunity” and a threat to the rule of law within the party. Meanwhile, activities at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the proposed…
Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has said the move by some lawmakers to impeach him is driven by their grievances against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, rather than any wrongdoing on his part. Oladiji described the impeachment attempt as a “misplaced priority,” insisting that the Assembly would not be distracted from amending and passing the reordered 2025 Appropriation Act. His reaction followed a vote of confidence passed in his leadership by 14 lawmakers, reinforcing his position amid rising tensions. Twelve of the 26 lawmakers had earlier passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker, accusing him…
Some supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan advocating his political comeback were on Saturday sighted at the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The group arrived with customised flags bearing Jonathan’s photograph alongside that of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, presented as his potential running mate for the 2027 presidential election. InfoStride News reports that speculation has intensified in recent months over Jonathan’s possible return to the presidential race. Although the former president has remained silent on the matter publicly, some of his close associates have hinted at his readiness to contest.…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Accord Party has dismissed the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, describing the move as “laughable and the handiwork of political jobbers seeking relevance.” In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the leadership condemned the announcement made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Keffi, Nasarawa State, led by former presidential candidate Chris Imumolen, whom the party insists was long expelled. Omorogbe described the vote of no confidence as “a joke taken too far,” alleging that Imumolen was merely seeking cheap publicity to mislead the public.…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over what it described as an irresponsible call for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s internal affairs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the appeal as reckless, unpatriotic and a dangerous threat to national security. InfoStride News reports that the PDP’s factional chairman, Tanimu Turaki, had earlier called on foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria, alleging “Christian genocide” and claiming democracy was under threat amid the deepening crisis within the opposition party. Responding, Morka said Turaki’s remarks demonstrated desperation and confusion, noting…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, has criticised a faction within the party over what he described as selfish behaviour, factionalism, and “existential imbecility” as preparations intensify for the party’s national convention in Ibadan. George made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by newsmen, where he reacted to calls from some party members seeking to suspend the convention or install a caretaker committee. He dismissed such proposals as unnecessary and unconstitutional, insisting that the party must proceed with its planned national convention. “You know, in this country it amazes me…
The leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in Jigawa State and the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has dismissed reports of mass defections from the party to the All Progressives Congress, APC. His reaction follows the announcement that the member representing Gwaram Federal Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Shitu Galambi, alongside Musa Majia and Aminu Jahun, had joined the ruling APC. Ringim, in a statement on Thursday, described the development as misleading, insisting that the NNPP remains strong and committed to its ideals despite moves by a few individuals to switch allegiance. He clarified that Galambi and…
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…
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…