Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the party of lacking the capacity and strength to offer Nigerians a credible political alternative. In a letter dated July 4 and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the government is pursuing policies detrimental to Nigerians while attempting to suppress opposition voices and create a one-party state. These claims were outlined in a communiqué issued at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instituted legal action against Hon. Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demands that Oke be removed from his position in the House of Representatives
In a significant political realignment in Enugu State, two prominent Labour Party (LP) figures—Prince Emeka Mamah and Barrister Titus Odo, have returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the developmental strides of Governor Peter Mbah as a key motivator. Prince Emeka Mamah, former Commissioner for Environment and Rural Development and the 2023 Enugu State
In a major political shake-up in Jigawa State, scores of supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), strengthening the ruling party’s position in the state ahead of upcoming local elections. The announcement was made during the 6th edition of
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The dramatic political shift was confirmed Wednesday evening after a six-hour closed-door meeting at
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election in Lagos State, Dr. AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called JANDOR, has announced his exit from the party, stating that he made the decision after deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, political associates, and supporters. The former PDP governorship candidate made
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on the defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, a case that has deepened the political crisis in the state. The apex court had earlier reserved judgment on five appeals related to the leadership tussle in the Rivers Assembly, with Governor Siminalayi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the south-east has re-elected Ali Odefa as its national vice-chairman. Odefa was re-elected during the PDP’s zonal congress held on Wednesday at Michael Okpara Square in Enugu. Party members also elected other executive members, including James Ugwu (zonal secretary), Regina Uchebo (zonal treasurer), and Cornelius Ugwu (zonal organising secretary).
