Tag: PDP
UCHE NNAJI, EX-MINISTER WHO RESIGNED OVER ‘CERTIFICATE FORGERY’, WINS ENUGU PDP GUBER TICKET
ENUGU, NIGERIA — MAY 27, 2026 Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general election. Nnaji secured victory in the party’s gubernatorial primary after polling 7,424 votes to defeat his closest rival, Samson Nnamani,…
JUST IN: Pantami Defects to PDP, Secures Gombe Governorship Ticket
GOMBE, NIGERIA — May 26, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and emerged as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State.Pantami clinched the PDP ticket through a voice affirmation conducted during the party’s governorship primary election held on…
Turaki-led PDP to Screen Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant on Tuesday
Abuja, Nigeria — May 18, 2026 The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will be screened as its sole presidential aspirant on Tuesday, ahead of its forthcoming primaries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the faction confirmed that the screening of all presidential…
FCT High Court Issues Arrest Warrant for PDP Chairman Kabiru Turaki
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kabiru Turaki, over his failure to appear in court for arraignment. The presiding judge, Justice U. P. Kekemeke, ruled that the defendant failed to provide a valid reason…
Tanimu Turaki Led PDP Begins Nationwide Digital Membership Drive Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Tanimu Turaki SAN led Peoples Democratic Party has announced the commencement of a nationwide digital membership registration drive as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the National Working Committee confirmed that the exercise will begin on Monday, March 2, 2026,…
FORUM OF PDP STATE CHAIRMEN BACK NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AFTER IBADAN COURT RULING
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing the party leadership in 30 states of the federation, has declared total solidarity with the National Chairman and the National Working Committee following a judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Forum said…
Court Clears PDP to Hold National Convention in Ibadan, Orders INEC to Monitor
Oyo High Court clears PDP to hold its national convention in Ibadan and orders INEC to monitor for transparency and compliance.
Hon. Waliu Owode Mourns Political Matriarch Alhaja Ogunnaike, Extends Heartfelt Condolences to Adebutu Family
Official Press Statement from the Office of Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode (Oloogun-Ebi)May 12, 2025 | Ijebu East, Ogun State The political community of Ogun State has lost a towering figure with the passing of Alhaja Mujidat Ogunnaike, the revered mother-in-law of former gubernatorial candidate Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. In an official condolence letter released today, Hon….
Hon Waliu Owode (Ologunebi) Mourns as Political Matriarch Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike Passes On at 76
May 12, 2025 | Abeokuta The political and traditional circles of Ogun State are in mourning following the passing of Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike (Oluaye), the revered mother-in-law of 2023 PDP gubernatorial candidate Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. The influential community leader breathed her last on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at age 76. A Titan of Ogun…
PDP Crisis: INEC Urges Court to Refrain from Intervening in Anyanwu’s Case
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to refrain from adjudicating the suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, challenging his removal as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a counter-affidavit filed on Thursday, INEC argued that it would be in the…