PDP – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:47:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png PDP – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 PDP: No individual owns party, it is not a private enterprise – Bode George https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-no-individual-owns-party-it-is-not-a-private-enterprise-bode-george/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-no-individual-owns-party-it-is-not-a-private-enterprise-bode-george/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=489866 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has insisted that no individual has the right to claim ownership of the party, describing it as a political organisation belonging to its members. George made the statement while reacting to the leadership crisis and internal disagreements that have continued to affect the opposition party. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-no-individual-owns-party-it-is-not-a-private-enterprise-bode-george/feed/ 0 Most atrocities committed by Nwifuru’s aides – PDP chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/most-atrocities-committed-by-nwifurus-aides-pdp-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/most-atrocities-committed-by-nwifurus-aides-pdp-chieftain/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=489864 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Chief Chinedu Nwobo, has accused aides of Governor Francis Nwifuru of being responsible for most of the alleged atrocities and abuses recorded under the present administration. Nwobo made the allegation while criticising the governor’s handling of political and administrative affairs in the state. He [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/most-atrocities-committed-by-nwifurus-aides-pdp-chieftain/feed/ 0 2027: PDP will win if Jonathan is on the ballot – Agbedi https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-will-win-if-jonathan-is-on-the-ballot-agbedi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-will-win-if-jonathan-is-on-the-ballot-agbedi/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=489340 Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would secure victory in the 2027 presidential election if former President Goodluck Jonathan emerges as the party’s candidate. Agbedi stated this during a television interview while commenting on the PDP’s preparations for the next general election and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-will-win-if-jonathan-is-on-the-ballot-agbedi/feed/ 0 2027 polls: PDP condemns attack on party chieftain, journalists in Ebonyi https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-polls-pdp-condemns-attack-on-party-chieftain-journalists-in-ebonyi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-polls-pdp-condemns-attack-on-party-chieftain-journalists-in-ebonyi/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=489260 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has condemned the alleged attack on a former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, his supporters and journalists during a political event in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. The party described the incident as an assault on democracy, freedom of association and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-polls-pdp-condemns-attack-on-party-chieftain-journalists-in-ebonyi/feed/ 0 Fubara Betrayed Rivers People, Former PDP Acting Chairman Alleges https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-betrayed-rivers-people-former-pdp-acting-chairman-alleges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-betrayed-rivers-people-former-pdp-acting-chairman-alleges/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488594 A former Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of betraying the people of the state. Ewor made the allegation while speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, where he claimed that the governor has not been open, transparent or communicative with Rivers residents. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-betrayed-rivers-people-former-pdp-acting-chairman-alleges/feed/ 0 Gombe PDP Aspirant Withdraws From Suit Challenging Governorship Primary https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-pdp-aspirant-withdraws-from-suit-challenging-governorship-primary/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-pdp-aspirant-withdraws-from-suit-challenging-governorship-primary/#respond Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488300 One of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirants in Gombe State, Monica Yahaya Kaltho, has withdrawn from a court case challenging the party’s governorship primary election. The suit was filed by some dissatisfied aspirants who questioned the outcome of the primary in which only one candidate was presented for affirmation. Kaltho’s withdrawal was announced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-pdp-aspirant-withdraws-from-suit-challenging-governorship-primary/feed/ 0 Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking INEC Recognition of Turaki-Led PDP Interim NWC https://www.theinfostride.com/court-strikes-out-suit-seeking-inec-recognition-of-turaki-led-pdp-interim-nwc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-strikes-out-suit-seeking-inec-recognition-of-turaki-led-pdp-interim-nwc/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488269 A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Salim Ibrahim held that the plaintiffs, led by Chairman [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-strikes-out-suit-seeking-inec-recognition-of-turaki-led-pdp-interim-nwc/feed/ 0 Wike-Backed PDP Confirms Upload of Presidential, NASS Candidates to INEC Portal https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-backed-pdp-confirms-upload-of-presidential-nass-candidates-to-inec-portal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-backed-pdp-confirms-upload-of-presidential-nass-candidates-to-inec-portal/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488070 The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the successful upload of the names of its presidential candidate, running mate and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction’s National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-backed-pdp-confirms-upload-of-presidential-nass-candidates-to-inec-portal/feed/ 0 2027: Niger PDP Presents Certificates of Return, Urges Candidates to Focus on Issues https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-niger-pdp-presents-certificates-of-return-urges-candidates-to-focus-on-issues/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-niger-pdp-presents-certificates-of-return-urges-candidates-to-focus-on-issues/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487990 The Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged its candidates for the 2027 general elections to run issue-based campaigns and embrace inclusive leadership as they prepare for the polls. The State Chairman of the party, Hon. Aliyu Halidu Mohammed, gave the charge while presenting certificates of return to candidates who emerged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-niger-pdp-presents-certificates-of-return-urges-candidates-to-focus-on-issues/feed/ 0 Taraba PDP Assistant Secretary Resigns, Joins APC https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-pdp-assistant-secretary-resigns-joins-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-pdp-assistant-secretary-resigns-joins-apc/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487851 The Assistant State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, James Chimin, has resigned from the party and declared his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) after accepting an appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Agbu Kefas. Chimin announced his defection while speaking with journalists in Jalingo on Saturday. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-pdp-assistant-secretary-resigns-joins-apc/feed/ 0 Turaki-Led PDP Denies Reports of Planned Lawsuit by Candidates, Awaits Court Judgment on INEC Suit https://www.theinfostride.com/turaki-led-pdp-denies-reports-of-planned-lawsuit-by-candidates-awaits-court-judgment-on-inec-suit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/turaki-led-pdp-denies-reports-of-planned-lawsuit-by-candidates-awaits-court-judgment-on-inec-suit/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487710 The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that some of the party’s candidates are planning legal action against the party’s leadership. The party described the reports as false and misleading. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the PDP’s Interim National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/turaki-led-pdp-denies-reports-of-planned-lawsuit-by-candidates-awaits-court-judgment-on-inec-suit/feed/ 0 Ebonyi NDC denies endorsing PDP governorship candidate ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-ndc-denies-endorsing-pdp-governorship-candidate-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-ndc-denies-endorsing-pdp-governorship-candidate-ahead-of-2027/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487545 The Ebonyi State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has distanced itself from reports claiming it has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, ahead of the 2027 election. The party alleged that the purported endorsement was being orchestrated by former officials who were expelled from the NDC in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-ndc-denies-endorsing-pdp-governorship-candidate-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 Cross River: PDP governorship candidate alleges plot against him, university; govt denies claim https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-alleges-plot-against-him-university-govt-denies-claim/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-alleges-plot-against-him-university-govt-denies-claim/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487453 The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Arthur Jarvis, has alleged that the administration of Governor Bassey Otu is planning a fresh clampdown on him and his privately owned university. Jarvis claimed that the state government had already targeted his running mate, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, by marking his residence [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-alleges-plot-against-him-university-govt-denies-claim/feed/ 0 Akpabio hails Wike as leader of winning faction of PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hails-wike-as-leader-of-winning-faction-of-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hails-wike-as-leader-of-winning-faction-of-pdp/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487446 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, as the national leader of the “winning faction” of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Akpabio made the remark during the commissioning of access roads to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates in the Karsana District of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hails-wike-as-leader-of-winning-faction-of-pdp/feed/ 0 Abia PDP rules out alliance with other parties ahead of 2027 election https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-rules-out-alliance-with-other-parties-ahead-of-2027-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-rules-out-alliance-with-other-parties-ahead-of-2027-election/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487433 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State has dismissed speculations suggesting it is considering an alliance with any other political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Abia State Chairman of the PDP, Abraham Amah, made the clarification on Thursday at the party’s state secretariat in Umuahia while responding to questions on reports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-rules-out-alliance-with-other-parties-ahead-of-2027-election/feed/ 0 PDP crisis: Lawyers accuse IGP of failing to acknowledge petition against Anyanwu, Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487160 Ogbeide Associates, Solicitors and Counsel representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has yet to acknowledge its petition against the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, seven days after it was submitted. The law firm had, on June [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/feed/ 0 PDP Describes Court Order Against NDC as Setback for Nigeria’s Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-court-order-against-ndc-as-setback-for-nigerias-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-court-order-against-ndc-as-setback-for-nigerias-democracy/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487008 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Federal High Court’s order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it was awaiting the Certified [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-court-order-against-ndc-as-setback-for-nigerias-democracy/feed/ 0 PDP Remains Nigeria’s Leading Opposition Party – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-nigerias-leading-opposition-party-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-nigerias-leading-opposition-party-wike/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486679 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the foremost opposition party in Nigeria despite internal challenges. Wike made the remark on Monday while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their victories in the recent bye-elections held across the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-nigerias-leading-opposition-party-wike/feed/ 0 Wike Loyalists Urge Bode George to Rejoin PDP Mainstream Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-loyalists-urge-bode-george-to-rejoin-pdp-mainstream-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-loyalists-urge-bode-george-to-rejoin-pdp-mainstream-ahead-of-2027/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486560 The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has appealed to party chieftain, Chief Bode George, to return to what it described as the party’s mainstream leadership structure in order to strengthen the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appeal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-loyalists-urge-bode-george-to-rejoin-pdp-mainstream-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 Ekiti Poll: PDP Candidate Alleges BVAS Challenges, Voter Intimidation https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-pdp-candidate-alleges-bvas-challenges-voter-intimidation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-pdp-candidate-alleges-bvas-challenges-voter-intimidation/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486546 The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the poll at Ugele/Arokun Ward in Ikere Local Government Area, citing challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and alleged voter intimidation. Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-pdp-candidate-alleges-bvas-challenges-voter-intimidation/feed/ 0 PDP Receives Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo After Exit from APC https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-receives-former-senator-iyabo-obasanjo-after-exit-from-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-receives-former-senator-iyabo-obasanjo-after-exit-from-apc/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486330 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Wednesday officially welcomed former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo into its fold following her resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Iyabo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, represented Ogun Central Senatorial District in the Senate between 2007 and 2011. She lost her re-election bid in 2011 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-receives-former-senator-iyabo-obasanjo-after-exit-from-apc/feed/ 0 Adamawa LG Poll: PDP Wins Numan Election, Sweeps All 21 LGAs and 226 Wards https://www.theinfostride.com/adamawa-lg-poll-pdp-wins-numan-election-sweeps-all-21-lgas-and-226-wards/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adamawa-lg-poll-pdp-wins-numan-election-sweeps-all-21-lgas-and-226-wards/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486152 The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has announced the results of the outstanding Numan Local Government Area election, declaring the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zidon Nzanyopwa, as the winner. The electoral officer who supervised the Numan election, Sani Ahmed, announced on Monday that Nzanyopwa polled 19,174 votes to defeat his closest [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adamawa-lg-poll-pdp-wins-numan-election-sweeps-all-21-lgas-and-226-wards/feed/ 0 2027: Ebonyi Leaders Back PDP’s Odii, Withdraw Support for Gov Nwifuru https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ebonyi-leaders-back-pdps-odii-withdraw-support-for-gov-nwifuru/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ebonyi-leaders-back-pdps-odii-withdraw-support-for-gov-nwifuru/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485986 The Umuekumenyi Leaders’ Council, comprising leaders from two zones in Ebonyi State, has declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Odii, ahead of the 2027 governorship election, distancing itself from Governor Francis Nwifuru. The council’s membership cuts across Ohaukwu, Ishielu, Ebonyi, Abakaliki, Izzi, Ikwo, Ezza South and Ezza North local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ebonyi-leaders-back-pdps-odii-withdraw-support-for-gov-nwifuru/feed/ 0 PDP Accuses Uzodinma of Undermining Democracy in Imo https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-uzodinma-of-undermining-democracy-in-imo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-uzodinma-of-undermining-democracy-in-imo/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485957 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has accused the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma of undermining the rule of law and democratic principles, including the separation of powers, as Nigeria marks its 27th Democracy Day celebration. The opposition party also alleged that the governor’s style of governance has eroded public confidence in government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-uzodinma-of-undermining-democracy-in-imo/feed/ 0 Dickson Explains Exit from PDP, Formation of NDC https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-explains-exit-from-pdp-formation-of-ndc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-explains-exit-from-pdp-formation-of-ndc/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485834 The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and establish a new political platform. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this while speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. According to him, a vibrant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-explains-exit-from-pdp-formation-of-ndc/feed/ 0 Appeal Court Faults Federal High Court Over PDP Leadership Ruling https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-faults-federal-high-court-over-pdp-leadership-ruling/ https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-faults-federal-high-court-over-pdp-leadership-ruling/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485445 The Court of Appeal in Abuja has faulted Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, for granting reliefs that were not sought by any of the parties in a dispute involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a judgment delivered by Justice Uchechukwu Onyemenam, the appellate court held that the trial judge exceeded [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-faults-federal-high-court-over-pdp-leadership-ruling/feed/ 0 Six Oyo Reps Members Defect from PDP to APM https://www.theinfostride.com/six-oyo-reps-members-defect-from-pdp-to-apm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/six-oyo-reps-members-defect-from-pdp-to-apm/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485183 Six members of the House of Representatives from Oyo State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The lawmakers are believed to be loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the APM following his defection to the party. The defections [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/six-oyo-reps-members-defect-from-pdp-to-apm/feed/ 0 Three Reps Members Defect to PDP from APC, Labour Party https://www.theinfostride.com/three-reps-members-defect-to-pdp-from-apc-labour-party/ https://www.theinfostride.com/three-reps-members-defect-to-pdp-from-apc-labour-party/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485179 Three members of the House of Representatives have defected from their respective political parties to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the defections during plenary after reading letters submitted by the lawmakers. Among the defectors is Shehu Dalhatu, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency of Katsina State. Dalhatu left [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/three-reps-members-defect-to-pdp-from-apc-labour-party/feed/ 0 PDP Chieftain Rejects Calls for Odii to Step Down Over Zoning in Ebonyi https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-rejects-calls-for-odii-to-step-down-over-zoning-in-ebonyi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-rejects-calls-for-odii-to-step-down-over-zoning-in-ebonyi/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485049 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and factional National Ex-Officio member of the party, Mazi Moses Idika, has dismissed calls for the party’s 2027 governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, to step down on zoning grounds. Idika insisted that Odii, a businessman and philanthropist, remains firmly in the race for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-rejects-calls-for-odii-to-step-down-over-zoning-in-ebonyi/feed/ 0 PDP Faction Declares Dona Nwogbo Winner of Enugu Governorship Primary https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-faction-declares-dona-nwogbo-winner-of-enugu-governorship-primary/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-faction-declares-dona-nwogbo-winner-of-enugu-governorship-primary/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484988 A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has announced Chief Dona Nwogbo as the winner of its governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nwogbo emerged victorious in the primary election held on Thursday across the state. The exercise also produced candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-faction-declares-dona-nwogbo-winner-of-enugu-governorship-primary/feed/ 0 PDP Faction to Ratify Jonathan as 2027 Presidential Candidate at Special Convention https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-faction-to-ratify-jonathan-as-2027-presidential-candidate-at-special-convention/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-faction-to-ratify-jonathan-as-2027-presidential-candidate-at-special-convention/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484985 A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has announced plans to hold a special convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was contained in an invitation issued late Thursday and jointly signed by the faction’s National Publicity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-faction-to-ratify-jonathan-as-2027-presidential-candidate-at-special-convention/feed/ 0 Jonathan Will Contest 2027 Presidency – Reps Member Agbedi https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-will-contest-2027-presidency-reps-member-agbedi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-will-contest-2027-presidency-reps-member-agbedi/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484856 A member of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election. Agbedi made the disclosure while speaking on Politics Today on Wednesday. According to him, Jonathan would contest the election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. “Former President Goodluck Jonathan is running [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-will-contest-2027-presidency-reps-member-agbedi/feed/ 0 PDP affirms 37 consensus candidates for Benue Assembly polls https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-affirms-37-consensus-candidates-for-benue-assembly-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-affirms-37-consensus-candidates-for-benue-assembly-polls/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484332 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Benue State chapter, has affirmed 37 consensus candidates to fly the party’s flag in the forthcoming State House of Assembly elections following a selection exercise held on May 22, 2026. In a statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary in Benue, Bright Yima Antyo, the party confirmed that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-affirms-37-consensus-candidates-for-benue-assembly-polls/feed/ 0 2027: PDP Faction To Screen Jonathan As Lone Presidential Aspirant https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-faction-to-screen-jonathan-as-lone-presidential-aspirant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-faction-to-screen-jonathan-as-lone-presidential-aspirant/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483993 The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is set to screen former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday as the party’s lone presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to reports, those listed to screen Jonathan include former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State governor Jonah Jang, and former Minister of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-faction-to-screen-jonathan-as-lone-presidential-aspirant/feed/ 0 Peter Obi Explains Exit From APGA, PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-explains-exit-from-apga-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-explains-exit-from-apga-pdp/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483773 Former Anambra State Governor and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has explained the reasons behind his exit from the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Obi made the clarification during an interview on News Central TV, stating that his political decisions have always been guided by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-explains-exit-from-apga-pdp/feed/ 0 Ebonyi PDP Zones Governorship Ticket to North Senatorial District https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-pdp-zones-governorship-ticket-to-north-senatorial-district/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-pdp-zones-governorship-ticket-to-north-senatorial-district/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483434 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has zoned its governorship ticket for the 2027 general election to the Ebonyi North Senatorial District. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after the State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting held in Abakaliki to deliberate on preparations for the party’s forthcoming primaries. The communiqué was jointly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-pdp-zones-governorship-ticket-to-north-senatorial-district/feed/ 0 Adelabu Vows APC Will Unseat PDP in Oyo in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/adelabu-vows-apc-will-unseat-pdp-in-oyo-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adelabu-vows-apc-will-unseat-pdp-in-oyo-in-2027/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483355 Immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will dislodge the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State in the 2027 governorship election. Adelabu, who is seeking the APC governorship ticket, made the declaration in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday. The former minister said [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adelabu-vows-apc-will-unseat-pdp-in-oyo-in-2027/feed/ 0 2027: PDP Will Produce Next President — Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-will-produce-next-president-makinde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-will-produce-next-president-makinde/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483008 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce Nigeria’s next president in 2027. Makinde made the assertion amid ongoing leadership disputes within the party, which have resulted in internal divisions. The PDP has recently been polarised between camps aligned with Makinde and the Minister of the Federal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-pdp-will-produce-next-president-makinde/feed/ 0 PDP to Hold 103rd NEC Meeting May 4 https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-to-hold-103rd-nec-meeting-may-4/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-to-hold-103rd-nec-meeting-may-4/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483001 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will hold its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. The party disclosed this in a notice posted on its official X handle on Saturday, stating that the meeting follows a resolution endorsed by two-thirds of NEC members in line with Section [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-to-hold-103rd-nec-meeting-may-4/feed/ 0 PDP Will Participate in 2027 Polls Despite Leadership Crisis – Ohuabunwa https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-participate-in-2027-polls-despite-leadership-crisis-ohuabunwa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-participate-in-2027-polls-despite-leadership-crisis-ohuabunwa/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482562 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will actively participate in the 2027 general elections despite its ongoing leadership crisis. A chieftain of the party, Sam Ohuabunwa, made this known on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television. According to him, the party remains focused on rebuilding its structure amid internal challenges. “A Supreme [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-participate-in-2027-polls-despite-leadership-crisis-ohuabunwa/feed/ 0 Jonathan, Wife Chased Me Out of PDP – Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-wife-chased-me-out-of-pdp-amaechi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-wife-chased-me-out-of-pdp-amaechi/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482553 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, forced him out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Amaechi said the former First Family took control of the party’s structure in Rivers State and handed it over [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-wife-chased-me-out-of-pdp-amaechi/feed/ 0 Shekarau Defects from PDP to APC https://www.theinfostride.com/shekarau-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shekarau-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482255 Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his defection to the APC on Sunday, marking a significant political move in Kano State. Born on November 5, 1955, Shekarau is a veteran educator and politician who served as Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shekarau-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/feed/ 0 Bala Mohammed’s Planned Defection to APC Collapses Over Power-Sharing Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/bala-mohammeds-planned-defection-to-apc-collapses-over-power-sharing-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bala-mohammeds-planned-defection-to-apc-collapses-over-power-sharing-dispute/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482064 The planned defection of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed following disagreements over a proposed power-sharing arrangement. Chairman of the Turaki-led PDP faction in the state, Sama’ila Burga, disclosed this on Saturday while addressing journalists in Bauchi. Burga said consultations between the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bala-mohammeds-planned-defection-to-apc-collapses-over-power-sharing-dispute/feed/ 0 Oyo PDP Leaders Reject External Influence, Dismiss Impeachment Rumours https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-pdp-leaders-reject-external-influence-dismiss-impeachment-rumours/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-pdp-leaders-reject-external-influence-dismiss-impeachment-rumours/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481866 Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State have declared that they will resist any external influence aimed at destabilising the state. The party leaders also pledged to maintain unity between Governor Seyi Makinde and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebowale Ogundoyin. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-pdp-leaders-reject-external-influence-dismiss-impeachment-rumours/feed/ 0 Police Unseal PDP Secretariat, Rival Factions Trade Words https://www.theinfostride.com/police-unseal-pdp-secretariat-rival-factions-trade-words/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-unseal-pdp-secretariat-rival-factions-trade-words/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481731 The Nigeria Police have unsealed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wadata Plaza in Abuja, granting access to a faction of the party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The development was confirmed by the factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, in a statement issued on Saturday through [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-unseal-pdp-secretariat-rival-factions-trade-words/feed/ 0 PDP Crisis Self-Inflicted, Says Senate Minority Leader Moro https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-self-inflicted-says-senate-minority-leader-moro/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-self-inflicted-says-senate-minority-leader-moro/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481361 The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has attributed the persistent instability within political parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the actions of party members rather than external interference. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Moro said the recurring crises affecting the PDP and other parties are largely self-inflicted, stressing that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-self-inflicted-says-senate-minority-leader-moro/feed/ 0 Makinde Warns of Drift Towards One-Party State in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/makinde-warns-of-drift-towards-one-party-state-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/makinde-warns-of-drift-towards-one-party-state-in-nigeria/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481211 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed fresh concerns over the trajectory of democracy in Nigeria, cautioning that the country may be sliding toward a one-party system. Makinde raised the alarm in a newsletter titled “The Business of Governance,” where he noted that individuals opposing the idea of a one-party state are increasingly facing intimidation, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/makinde-warns-of-drift-towards-one-party-state-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 PDP Crisis: I Won’t Leave Party — Sule Lamido https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-i-wont-leave-party-sule-lamido/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-i-wont-leave-party-sule-lamido/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481135 A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, declaring that he will not defect despite its internal challenges. Lamido made the statement on Saturday during a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Dutse, Jigawa State, where party leaders gathered to deliberate on the party’s future amid internal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-i-wont-leave-party-sule-lamido/feed/ 0 Gombe Lawmaker Defects from PDP to APC https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-lawmaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-lawmaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481053 A member of the Gombe State House of Assembly representing Billiri East Constituency, Yakubu Daniel, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection further consolidates the dominance of the APC in the state legislature, as Daniel was the last remaining PDP lawmaker in the assembly. Daniel announced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-lawmaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/feed/ 0 PDP Will Field Presidential Candidate in 2027 — Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-field-presidential-candidate-in-2027-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-field-presidential-candidate-in-2027-wike/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480866 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Friday, dismissing claims that the PDP may not remain a viable political force. He expressed satisfaction [...]

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