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PDP To Ratify Goodluck Jonathan as 2027 Presidential Candidate

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has announced plans to hold a special convention on Saturday to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The announcement was contained in an invitation issued late Thursday and jointly signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Emebong, and National Organising Secretary, Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan.

According to the invitation circulated on the faction’s social media platforms, the ratification ceremony will take place at the A Class Event Centre in Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10 a.m.

The planned convention comes amid renewed efforts by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction to persuade Jonathan to return to active politics and contest the 2027 presidential election.

The move also follows a recent court ruling affirming that the former president is constitutionally eligible to seek the presidency again in 2027.

However, Jonathan has yet to publicly declare his intention to contest the election, leaving uncertainty over whether he will attend the convention or formally accept the nomination.

Meanwhile, another PDP faction recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and reportedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, earlier adopted former federal lawmaker Sandy Onor as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

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Seyi Makinde Declares For President in PDP/APM Alliance

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Seyi Makinde and the Allied Peoples’ Movement on Thursday strengthened opposition collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections by signing a Memorandum of Understanding in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The agreement was signed by Seyi Bamidele on behalf of the PDP faction, while Oladele Oyadeji signed for the APM. Governor Makinde and APM National Chairman Yusuf Dantalle also endorsed the pact on behalf of their respective parties.

The development comes as Governor Makinde also declared his intention to contest the presidential election.

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Opposition Parties To Field One Presidential Candidate in 2027 Elections

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo
Major Opposition political parties have agreed to present a single consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, following a high-level summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, where party leaders adopted what they termed the “Ibadan Declaration.” In the document, the opposition accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of fostering what they described as an “oppressive and anti-democratic” political environment.
The declaration stated that despite alleged efforts by the APC to position Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate in the 2027 race, opposition parties remain committed to participating fully in the elections at all levels.
“We shall field candidates and contest the 2027 presidential and other elections,” the communiqué read, adding that parties would collaborate closely to ensure unity.
A key resolution from the summit was the commitment to work toward presenting a single presidential candidate, mutually agreed upon and supported by all participating opposition groups.
The summit, held in Ibadan, drew prominent political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.
Also in attendance were members of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
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HON. IKYAAGBA SEEKS BLESSINGS FROM MBAIKYONGO COUNCIL OF CHIEFS

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Hon. Dominic Ikyaagba, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aspirant for the Buruku Federal Constituency, has formally announced his 2027 House of Representatives bid by meeting with the Mbaikyongo Council Chiefs, at the Mbaikyongo Council Hall in Uga, Tombo Mbalagh.

The District Head, Chief Nyikwagh Toryough warmly welcomed Hon. Ikyaagba, other council members, such as Zaki Zachariah Ude, Zaki Abya, Zaki Amusan Orhena and Asor Wada praised his courage, urging him to stay fearless, maintain his good character, respect others, and keep his generosity, and also reminded him to seek God’s guidance, noting that “everything comes from above,”

In his remarks, Hon. Ikyaagba expressed deep gratitude for their support and pledged to carry their prayers into his campaign and beyond.

The Council further highlighted the importance of community‑driven leadership, emphasizing that a representative who listens to traditional institutions can better address local needs such as infrastructure, education, and security, and encouraged him to build a platform that integrates cultural values with modern policy, ensuring that development projects reflect the aspirations of Buruku’s people.

 

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FCT Poll: PDP defeats APC in Gwagwalada

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election conducted on Saturday.

While declaring the result, the INEC Returning Officer, Philip Akpen, announced that PDP polled the highest votes in the council.

Kasim polled 22,165 votes to defeat his closest rival, Yahaya Shehu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 17,788.

The election was a tight race between Kasim and Yahaya Shehu of the APC with speculations of withdrawals dogging the campaigns ahead of the Saturday election.

However, both candidates came out to deny hat they had stepped down.

Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship vote breakdown

• PDP (Mohammed Kasim): 22,165

• APC (Yahaya Shehu): 17,788

• ADC: 1,366

• APGA: 1,687

The local elections were conducted by INEC across the FCT’s six area councils — Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali.

The victory comes at a time the PDP is facing one of its toughest battles since it’s establishment in 1998.

Before Saturday’s victory, Gwagalada was under the control of APC. Abu Giri,member of the ruling party, is the outgoing chairman.

 

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FCT Polls: PDP candidate steps down for APC’s Ishaku after Wike’s intervention

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

In a dramatic political realignment less than 72 hours to the Federal Capital Territory FCT Area Council elections, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race to endorse the All Progressives Congress APC candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa.

The high-stakes move, which followed the direct intervention of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, was finalized on Wednesday at a bipartisan stakeholders meeting in the Bwari Area Council.

The announcement effectively narrows the contest for the chairmanship seat ahead of the February 21 polls.

Addressing a gathering of supporters and party stakeholders, Adamu revealed that his decision was the product of “deep consultation” with the FCT Minister.

He framed the withdrawal as a move to maintain local harmony, emphasizing his personal ties with the APC candidate.

“I am standing here before you this afternoon to tell you that I have been in deep consultation with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

“I have come to the conclusion that I and Joshua, we are brothers. It will not be nice for two brothers to kill themselves over one office. Therefore, I have relinquished my support to Hon. Joshua”, said Adamu.

Urging his political base to shift their loyalty, Adamu added, “I want to urge all my supporters to support Joshua to win this election.”

Wike, who has increasingly played a kingmaker role in the territory’s politics, threw his full weight behind the new alliance.

Speaking at the event, Wike incentivized the electorate by linking the APC candidate’s potential victory to accelerated infrastructure development in the area.

“The people of Bwari, let me tell you why you should support Joshua. If you vote for Joshua, I will do more roads in Bwari. Let nobody make any mistake; on Saturday, come out and make sure that Joshua wins the election”, he said.

This development comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC concludes preparations for elections across the six Area Councils – Abuja Municipal (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Abaji and Kwali.

The Bwari contest had been viewed as a critical battleground, but this cross-party pact has now significantly alters the electoral math in favour of the APC.

The alliance also underscores the Minister’s ongoing strategy of fostering cooperation between elements of the PDP and the ruling APC, a stance that continues to define the political landscape of the FCT under his administration.

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Gunshots rock PDP headquarters

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

There is currently tension at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja over attempts to hold parallel meetings.

The National Working Committee (NWC) elected in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, and the faction backed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had fixed meetings for today.

Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the pro-Wike faction, had arrived the Wadata Plaza with some members of the faction.

Shortly after, members of the Taminu Turaki faction also arrived the headquarters but were prevented from going in.

However, two governors forced their way in, but as the other members of the faction tried to make their way in, security operatives fired gunshots and also released teargas to disperse them.

The situation triggered confusion as many scuttled to safety.

While addressing journalists in his office before the arrival of the other faction, Anyanwu had said the security beef up was normal was to prevent breakdown of law and order.

He said his faction was ready for Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings.

 

 

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PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and former secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu.

Chief Olabode George, former National Vice Chairman of the party (South), moved the motion for the expulsion at the ongoing convention in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

Hon Samaila Burga, Chairman of the PDP in Bauchi, seconded the motion.

The PDP faction loyal to Wike had moved to stop the convention through the court, but the party secured a judgement at a high court in Oyo to make the convention hold.

A few days to the convention, Mao Ohabunwa, chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Wike-led faction, said anyone going to Ibadan for the purpose of convention would just be going there to relax because the exercise would not be recogniaed by law.

Taunting the other faction, he said those interested in going to Ibadan should relax and have fun, describing the exercise as a “jamboree.”

According to him, Anyanwu had issued a circular, notifying members about the postponement of the convention.

”We have met as the national working committee of PDP and reviewed our activities. We have agreed to obey all the court decisions on the Ibadan convention. So, we are not part of the exercise.

”Ibadan is a public place. People can go for anything but not for convention. Anyone going there in the name of convention should consider it a jamboree.

We won’t tolerate flagrant abuse of the constitution by some individuals in the name of a convention,” Ohuabunwa had said.

The faction’s acting national chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, also called on the delegates to stay away from the convention and wait for the right time.

Muhammad promised to keep mobilizing members across the 36 states and the FCT for a strong and united PDP.

”We are concerned with moving PDP forward. Therefore, all delegates across the country should stay away from the Ibadan convention,” said Muhammad.

On his part, Wike had commended members of the party for defending PDP in their respective areas.

He insisted that his camp would always uphold the rule of law and would not succumb to intimidation.

Wike pledged not to betray those who believe in the constitution of the party.

”I am happy with your concern about the party in your respective areas, I will continue to support you people, I won’t betray you people,” he said..

 

 

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PDP NWC suspends Wike’s ally Sam Anyanwu over ‘anti-party activities’

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Samuel Anyanwu, the national secretary; and Kamaldeen Ajibade; the national legal adviser.

The party also suspended Okechukwu Osuoha, deputy legal adviser; and Umaru Bature, national organising secretary.

Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, announced the suspension during a press conference on Saturday, adding that the decision followed an emergency meeting of the NWC in Abuja.

He said the suspension will last for an initial period of one month, and that the officials have been referred to a disciplinary committee.

“During this period of the suspension, they cease to function in their respective capacities,” Ologunagba said.

He said Setonji Koshoedo, the deputy national secretary, would serve as acting national secretary, while the deputy legal adviser would act in Ajibade’s stead.

As the PDP prepares for its national convention slated for November 15 and 16, its internal wrangling has taken a new turn.

On Friday, a federal high court in Abuja stopped the opposition party’s planned national convention.

James Omotosho, the presiding judge, said evidence before the court showed that the party failed to hold valid state congresses before the planned national convention as stipulated in the 1999 constitution, the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and its own constitution.

The judge declared that the PDP’s non-compliance with the legal provisions had jeopardised its planned convention, advising the party to rectify the infractions before proceeding with the event.

Consequently, the court barred INEC from receiving, publishing, or recognising any outcome from the proposed convention until the PDP meets all statutory requirements.

During the court case on October 14, Ajibade clashed with Umar Damagum, PDP national chairman, over who holds the authority to appoint lawyers for the party.

The drama unfolded when Chris Uche, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), announced his appearance for the PDP, citing a letter signed by Damagum authorising him to represent the party.

However, moments later, Ajibade also announced his appearance for the PDP, arguing that only his office has the constitutional power to engage legal representation on behalf of the party.

The conflicting claims created confusion in the courtroom, with both senior lawyers standing their ground before James.

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BREAKING: Bayelsa Gov Douye Diri Dumps PDP

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

 

 

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Diri, who announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House, did not state the political party that he will be moving to.

His decision was backed by 23 members of the House of Assembly, led by the Speaker.

Diri’s defection came 24 hours after his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

More to follow…

 

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