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 just-concluded Rivers State local government election has triggered heated debates over legality, democratic legitimacy, and the entrenched power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political benefactor and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The polls, which saw the APC sweep 20 chairmanship seats while the PDP managed only three, were conducted under the supervision …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike alleged that Jonathan was being misled by the same political figures who deceived and betrayed him in the past. He urged the former president not to …
Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have insisted that the party must retain the zoning arrangement adopted during its 2021 national convention, stressing that the office of National Chairman should remain in the North Central. The leaders, who are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, met in …
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 Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State, describing the exercise as “an awful absurdity” and calling on opposition parties to reject the results. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Sunday declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) victorious in 20 out of 23 local …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not be able to hold its forthcoming national convention unless ongoing internal disputes within the party are resolved. The PDP had scheduled its convention to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November. However, Wike, speaking …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Rivers State local government elections, winning 20 out of the 23 councils contested on Saturday. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced the results in Port Harcourt on Sunday, confirming the APC’s dominance across most local government areas. READ ALSO: Political Truce in …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday declared that the successful conduct of the Rivers State local government elections has paved the way for the end of emergency rule in the state. Wike, who spoke to reporters at Rumepirikom, Ward 9, Unit 007 in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area after casting …
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 …
