The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the defection of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party in a statement issued hours after the governor’s official defection to the ruling party said its leadership has been aware of the “long-speculated defection” of the governor from the PDP….
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the withdrawal of some of its chairmanship candidates from the forthcoming Abuja area council elections. The PDP described the development as shameful and without the consent of the party. The PDP candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, on Wednesday, stepped down…
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan between November 15 and 16, 2025. Recall that the Kabiru Turaki faction of the PDP had filed suit no: FHC/IB/CS/121/2025, seeking recognition of the convention and validation of the National Working Committee (NWC) that…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over Edo State government’s intention to establish an airline for the state. Reacting to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s visit to the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo in Abuja on Thursday, where he made known the desire to float a state-owned airline, the PDP…
The National Working Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, has dismissed reports claiming it asked members to contribute N10,000 each to fund the party. On Saturday, reports emerged that the Turaki-led PDP is considering seeking funding for its activities from nominal members amid the party’s current challenges. The plan was…
Abba, son of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The defection was formally announced on Thursday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, where…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he feels a great sense of satisfaction knowing that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is still alive, strong, and resilient, despite defections from the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Jonathan reaffirmed that PDP remained a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, being the only surviving one among the…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally withdrawn his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need for focused leadership, clear direction and improved service delivery. In a letter dated 29 December 2025 and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ampang West Ward in the Mangu Local Government Area, the Governor announced…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to recognise the new national leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected at the party’s National Convention held between November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, citing subsisting court judgements and ongoing legal processes. INEC’s position was conveyed in an official letter dated December 22, 2025 and signed…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, pledged to undermine the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in favour of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Makinde disclosed this while responding to questions from journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, the capital of…
