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…
Several members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party in Lagos State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), joining former PDP chieftain Noheem Balogun in the move. The defection event, held at the Famco Event Centre in Epe, attracted members of the ADC executive committee and supporters from all 19 wards…
The founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have advocated for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to be zoned to the South. Speaking on behalf of the group at the Consultative Conference of PDP Founding Fathers and Stakeholders held Wednesday at the NAF Conference Hall in Kado, Abuja, under the theme “Reclaiming Our Legacy,…
The political landscape shifts as three members of the House of Representatives have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors include:
Veteran journalist Dele Momodu has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the hijacking of the party by antidemocratic forces. In a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu said his decision…
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…
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…
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…
The Peoples Democratic Party has formally informed the Independent National Electoral Commission of its plan to convene National Executive Committee meeting on June 30. In a letter dated May 30 and addressed to the INEC Chairman, the acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, informed the commission that the 100th NEC meeting would hold on…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Umo Eno announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a press conference held on Friday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. “After completing my consultations as your servant, I…
