The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it has not sanctioned former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged anti-party activities. The party said it cannot punish any member without a formal petition backed by evidence. PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barrister Okechukwu Osuoha, told journalists …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his criticism of the Rivers State local government elections on Saturday, saying he has “goofed again” with his allegations of foul play. The ruling party, which clinched victory in 20 of the 23 local government areas, described Atiku’s comments as baseless and …
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to rebuild Nigeria’s fractured unity and resist efforts by politicians who exploit ethnic and religious sentiments to advance their ambitions. Speaking during an interactive session with senior media executives in Lagos at the weekend, Olawepo-Hashim said he would …
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the presidential race in 2027. During a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed his belief that Jonathan should continue his role as a respected statesman rather than seek another term in office. Despite ongoing speculation …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally accepted three positions the minister canvassed as far back as 2022. Olayinka argued that the party would have avoided much of …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for zoning their 2027 presidential tickets two years ahead of the election, describing the move as insensitive to the concerns of Nigerians. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the remarks on Tuesday …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South caretaker committee, Emmanuel Ogidi, has warned that the party will sanction members found guilty of anti-party activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogidi gave the warning on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he also dismissed suggestions …
Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouk Adamu, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will continue to disrupt the activities of the newly formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, the former two-term lawmaker said the move is in direct response to what he …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, Dino Melaye, and other chieftains who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the PDP has grown stronger since their departure. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director-General, Emmanuel Agbo, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Kamilu Sa’idu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency in Zamfara State. The returning officer, Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University Gusau, announced that Sa’idu polled 1,181 votes to defeat Muhammad Lawal Kurya …
