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2027: Wike-Aligned PDP Confirms Upload of Presidential, National Assembly Candidates to INEC Portal

July 13, 2026

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

PDP Chairmen Split Over National Convention as Crisis Deepens

March 29, 2026

State chairmen of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party are divided over a national convention scheduled for Sunday in Abuja, highlighting a deepening leadership crisis within the party. The convention is being organised

Politics·Top Stories

Sokoto PDP Shuns Convention Linked to Wike

March 29, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State has said it will not take part in a national convention being organised in Abuja by a faction linked to the Minister of the Federal

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

PDP Opens Peace Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections

March 25, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has stepped back from a deep internal crisis, with rival camps loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom

The PDP Predicament: A Party at Crossroads According To Festus Keyamo

FEATURES·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

6 Political Stakes Behind the Appeal Court Judgment on PDP’s Ibadan Leadership Dispute

March 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again at the center of political drama following a landmark Appeal Court judgment on March 9, 2026. Sitting in Abuja, a three-member panel upheld the

FEATURES·Politics·Top Stories

7 Possible Outcomes of the PDP Reconciliation Efforts Led by Bala Mohammed

March 9, 2026

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been grappling with deep internal divisions since the aftermath of the 2023 general elections. Disputes over leadership, presidential ambitions, and factional loyalties

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

PDP Elects New Local Government Leaders in Bayelsa

March 8, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has elected new leaders across its eight local government areas following party congresses held over the weekend, officials said. The exercise was conducted peacefully,

Opinion

APC Versus PDP: Will Umo Eno And Udom Emmanuel Start Fighting?

September 7, 2025

The visit of former Governor Udom Emmanuel to Akwa Ibom State last Wednesday has triggered spirited discussions in some quarters, particularly because some appointees of Gov. Umo Eno went to the airport

News·Politics

The PDP Predicament: A Party at Crossroads According To Festus Keyamo

September 2, 2025

By Kamsiyochukwu Mbamalu The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has ignited a heated discussion on the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a thought-provoking X post. Keyamo’s analysis highlights

Politics

Dele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins ADC

July 17, 2025

Veteran journalist and media mogul, Chief Dele Momodu, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s alleged takeover by antidemocratic forces. His decision takes immediate effect. In a resignation

News·Politics

2027: Atiku Dumps PDP

July 16, 2025

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was confirmed in a letter dated 14 July 2025 addressed to the chairman, PDP, Jada

Politics

PDP Reinstates Anyanwu As National Secretary

June 30, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary following a resolution at its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, 30 June 2025, in Abuja. The party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar

Democracy Day: PDP Accuses APC Of Violating Democratic Principles, Inflicting Hardship On Nigerians

Opinion

PDP To APC Defections: A Strategic Disregard For Governance

June 11, 2025

In the recent past, at least eight governors, former and incumbents, have defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Some of them are Dave Umahi, former

News·Politics

We Won’t Allow One-party State, PDP Tells Tinubu-led APC Govt

May 27, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of scheming to make Nigeria a one-party state and vowed not to allow that to

Politics

I’m Fighting Against Bad Governance Not Tinubu – Obi

May 20, 2025

2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has said he is not fighting President Bola Tinubu, but only fighting against bad governance which is responsible for hunger, lack of

Politics

LP, PDP Leadership Tussle: We’re Yet To Decide – INEC

May 11, 2025

As the leadership crisis in the Labour Party lingers, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is yet to make any decision concerning who the national chairman and national secretary

Politics

Delta Gov. Oborevwori, Okowa Dump PDP For APC

April 23, 2025

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was announced after a closed-door meeting

Opinion

Clarification On Coalition Of Political Leaders – Lukman

March 24, 2025

While responding to a question during the Press Conference on the Declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State on Thursday, 20 March 2025, Alh. Atiku Abubakar confirmed that the formation of a

Politics

Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers Illegal – NBA, PDP

March 19, 2025

The Declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has drawn intense reactions, with the Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), among others,

Politics

PDP’s Reconciliation: Can They Finally Take Over Lagos In 2027?

March 10, 2025

Perturbed by the lingering internal wrangling in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Lagos State chapter organised a reconciliation meeting over the weekend in Lagos where its factions resolved to unite. The

Opinion

PDP And Nyesom Wike: The known-hidden Truth!

December 16, 2024

If one were to pause abruptly amidst the ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and take a moment to reflect, a pressing question would likely arise: would it be

Three-dimensional Challenges Before Edo Voters

Opinion·Politics

Nigeria: As Ruling Political Parties Sweep State and Local Elections…

November 19, 2024

In recent off-cycle elections, ruling parties have kept one attitude constant. They consistently win every available position. At times, as it happened in Rivers State, and, probably, Abia State, the governor advises

Politics

Ondo Election: CSOs Raise The Alarm Over Widespread Vote Buying

November 17, 2024

Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) monitoring the Ondo State governorship election have raised the alarm over cases of vote buying that occurred across the state on Saturday. Early morning reports from various

News·Politics

Edo 2024: Thugs Assault PDP Lawyers, Forensic Experts, Others At INEC Office

October 10, 2024

A team of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawyers and forensic experts were, on Wednesday, attacked and assaulted at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State by thugs

News·Politics

Edo Election: PDP’s Ighodalo Hails Supporters, Says Mandate Brazenly Stolen

September 24, 2024

Asue Ighodalo the People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, 21 September has commended his supporters for believing in his vision for the development of

News·Politics

#EdoDecides2024: Ighodalo Wins His Polling Unit

September 21, 2024

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has won his polling unit. Ighodalo garnered 200 votes at his polling unit 11, ward 1, in

News·Politics

Edo Election: Obaseki Didn’t Threaten Civil Servants To Vote For Ighodalo, PDP Replies APC

September 19, 2024

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has denied threatening voters to vote for its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the 21st September election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the

Politics

Ighodalo Files N20bn Suit Against Oshiomhole Over Alleged Defamatory Comments On Planwell

September 17, 2024

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has filed a N20 billion defamatory suit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole over comments

Politics

PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Alleged Antiparty Activities

September 13, 2024

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye over allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities. Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate and governorship candidate

News·Politics

Edo Election: Tension As PDP Refuses To Sign Peace Accord

September 12, 2024

There is a fresh tension in Edo State ahead of the 21st September governorship election, as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declined to sign the Peace Accord. Former Head of State,

Politics

Edo Election: Atiku Joins Obaseki In Calling For Release Of PDP Chieftains Detained In Abuja

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to release chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State who were arrested and detained. Atiku condemned the action of police in arresting and

September 12, 2024

Opinion·Politics

Looming Danger Of Docile Political Opposition

It has become necessary to draw the attention of opposition political leaders in the country that the current care-free or unserious disposition could produce a disastrous outcome whereby Nigerians may be unable to change the government of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

August 26, 2024

News·Politics

#EndBadGovernance Protests: PDP Criticises Tinubu’s Silence, Demands Immediate Response

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his silence on the ongoing 10-day nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. According to a press statement released on the PDP’s X handle, the party berated Tinubu for failure to address the nation

August 3, 2024

News·Politics

PDP Urges Calm In Rivers Amid LG Tenure Crisis

PDP has cautioned the outgone local government chairmen in Rivers State against any conduct capable of disrupting peace in the State.

June 19, 2024

Politics

Democracy Day: PDP Accuses APC Of Violating Democratic Principles, Inflicting Hardship On Nigerians

PDP has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, saying they have desecrated democratic principles, legacies, and values that the late Chief MKO Abiola laboured and died for.

June 12, 2024

News·Politics

Adamawa Governor, Fintiri, Heads Edo PDP Guber Campaign Council

PDP has released an updated list of its campaign council for Edo State Governorship Election, with Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, leading as chairman.

May 30, 2024

Politics

APC Tackles Atiku Over Comment On Tinubu’s Policies

APC has berated former Nigeria's Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over his comments on President Bola Tinubu's economic policies since one year in office.

May 29, 2024

Eid-el-Fitr: Obi, Atiku Preach Peace, Help For The Less Privileged In Nigeria

Politics

Atiku Hints At Possible Merger With PDP, LP, To Dislodge Tinubu In 2027

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has said ongoing discussions could lead to a possible merger with the Labour Party to achieve a common goal of getting a credible candidate to wrestle power

May 19, 2024

News·Politics

Court Restrains PDP From Removing Damagum As National Chairman

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has given an Interim Order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing the acting national chairman, Amb Umar Damagum from office.

May 8, 2024

Opinion

Nigeria’s Opposition Abet APC’s Grim Governance

Disfranchised Nigerians continue to rebuke the Tinubu Administration for its lackluster governance performance. That is as it should be. On balance, the APC Administration also has its defenders and apologists. That too, is as it should be. Both are essential parts of

March 15, 2024

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