Countdown to 2027: Gana, Baraje, Makarfi in tight race for PDP chair

Stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party are pushing for a consensus approach in selecting a new party chairman, with former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, former party chairman, Kawu Baraje, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi reportedly among those eyeing the position ahead of the party’s National Convention scheduled for November 15. At the…

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Atiku resigns from PDP

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Atiku Abubakar announced his resignation from the party, citing…

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INEC Dismisses PDP’s NEC Meeting Notice Over Procedural Violations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) notification for its upcoming 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, citing a breach of procedural requirements. In a letter dated June 13, 2025, addressed to the party’s National Chairman, INEC pointed out that the submission did not adhere to the 2022 Regulations…

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PDP Faction Endorses Bala Mohammed, Calls for Amaechi and Obi’s Return

A pro-PDP faction, Bala Agents’ Mandate, has called on former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and unite with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to strengthen the opposition. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, the group’s Rivers…

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