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PDP insists Ondo REC must go
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must remove the Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Babalola Oluwatoyin, ahead of next month’s governorship election. The opposition party said a new REC “with a non-partisan official with no previous association with Ondo State” be brought in. The Ondo […]
Ekiti PDP recommends expulsion of Fayose to disciplinary committee
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has officially recommended the expulsion of former governor Ayodele Fayose over allegations of working against the interests of the party in the state. Dare Adeleke, the state chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, disclosed this while addressing journalists over the weekend in Ado-Ekiti. He stated that Fayose’s […]
Damagum orders arrest of PDP factional chairman amid deepening party crisis
The internal rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified as Umar Illiya Damagum, the acting National Chairman, instructed security agencies to arrest Ahmed Yayari Mohammed, the factional party chairman, following allegations of contempt for a court order. The directive comes amid accusations that Mohammed’s faction violated legal rulings concerning their legitimacy within the party. […]
PDP vows to take over power in 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the conduct of its state congress in Kano, vowing to bounce back strongly and form a formidable party to reclaim power in 2027. The party’s Northwest Zonal National Vice Chairman, Sen. Bello Hayyatu Gwarzo, who stated this during the delegate congress in Kano on Saturday, said the party […]
Breaking: PDP Appoints Acting National Chairman
Following the suspension Amb. Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Hon Debo Ologunagba stated that the appointment which takes immediate […]
PDP NWC suspends National Chairman, Secretary for anti-party activities
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has taken a turn for the worse as members of the National Working Committee, NWC, have suspended the party’s Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum and Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu for alleged anti-party activities. It was gathered in Abuja that the decision to suspend the two national officers […]
N’Central PDP caucus to present Damagum’s replacement Oct 24
Ahead of the 99th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, the North Central leadership has started looking for a replacement for the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Additionally, the North Central caucus emphasised that the October 24 NEC meeting was crucial for the party’s future. The PDP has faced significant internal unrest […]
Edo Guber Poll: PDP Accuses INEC Of Doctoring BVAS To Conceal Rigging
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported refusal by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State to grant the party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, access to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and other materials used in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election against the […]
Security Personnel Foil Attempted Theft Of Election Materials Ahead Of Rivers State Local Government Polls
Security operatives in Rivers State successfully foiled an attempted theft of sensitive electoral materials from the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) early Friday morning. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 1 a.m. when people dressed in police uniforms attempted to breach the commission’s premises. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects […]
Fubara: I’m the biggest loser… PDP not participating in Rivers LG polls
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, says he is the biggest loser in the forthcoming local government elections, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not be participating. On September 24, caretaker committee chairmen loyal to Fubara reportedly defected to the Action Peoples Party (APP) ahead of the October 5 LGA polls. Earlier today, a […]