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Wike-led PDP Faction Expels Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Lawal in Major Purge

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Wike-led PDP Faction Expels Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Lawal in Major Purge

In a dramatic escalation of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) crisis, the Nyesom Wike aligned National Executive Committee (NEC) today announced the expulsion of three sitting governors, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The decision came during a highly charged NEC meeting held at the…

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Turaki Vows to End Impunity as New PDP Chairman Takes Charge

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Turaki Vows to End Impunity as New PDP Chairman Takes Charge

Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has pledged to end the culture of impunity within the party and restore internal discipline as the opposition group begins a new leadership era. His commitment came shortly after he was declared winner at the party’s national convention held on Saturday…

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PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade, Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu, and Others for Anti-Party Activities

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PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade, Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu, and Others for Anti-Party Activities

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the expulsion of several high-profile members over alleged anti-party activities, marking one of the most sweeping disciplinary actions in the party’s recent history. The decision, taken at the party’s National Convention held in Ibadan, underscores an intensified effort by the PDP to restore cohesion ahead of future electoral…

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Tension in Obidient Camp as Morris Monye Quits Top Role, Citing Poor Anambra Results, Silence from Peter Obi, and ₦40m Personal Loss

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Tension in Obidient Camp as Morris Monye Quits Top Role, Citing Poor Anambra Results, Silence from Peter Obi, and ₦40m Personal Loss

The Obidient Movement, a grassroots political force inspired by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has been thrown into disarray following the resignation of its Director of Mobilization, Morris Monye. Monye announced his exit on Thursday, citing frustration over poor results in Anambra State, lack of communication from the movement’s leadership, and immense personal…

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Damagum Petitions IGP, Accuses Sam Anyanwu of Leading Thugs to Seize PDP National Secretariat

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Damagum Petitions IGP, Accuses Sam Anyanwu of Leading Thugs to Seize PDP National Secretariat

Umar Damagum, acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially petitioned Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun after what he describes as an attempted, forceful takeover of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. In a petition dated October 3, Damagum alleges that suspended national secretary Samuel (Sam) Anyanwu led a group of…

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SDP Expels Ex-national Chairman Shehu Gabam, Youth Leader Over ‘Financial Misconduct’

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SDP Expels Ex-national Chairman Shehu Gabam, Youth Leader Over ‘Financial Misconduct’

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled Shehu Gabam, its former national chairman, and other top officials, including Chukwuma Uchechukwu, national youth leader, over allegations of misconduct, financial misappropriation, and abuse of office. The party announced the expulsion on Thursday after a meeting of its national working committee (NWC), which adopted the findings of an…

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Labour Party Demands Arrest of INEC Acting Chairman Over Alleged Collusion

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Labour Party Demands Arrest of INEC Acting Chairman Over Alleged Collusion

The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the faction led by Nenadi Usman called for the arrest of the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, over alleged criminal collusion with the embattled former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure. The group…

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“Mass Exodus Hits PDP as Aregbesola Storms Kwara to Commission ADC Secretariat, PDP Bigwigs Jump Ship”

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“Mass Exodus Hits PDP as Aregbesola Storms Kwara to Commission ADC Secretariat, PDP Bigwigs Jump Ship”

By Oyez Olatunde Rex (Ilorin) Kwara State witnessed a political tremor on Saturday as Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Interior, stormed Ilorin to commission the party’s new state secretariat amidst wild jubilation and heavy turnout from party loyalists. The event, which drew an electrified crowd…

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JUST IN: Three Kaduna PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC During Plenary

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JUST IN: Three Kaduna PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC During Plenary

Three members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection was announced on Tuesday during plenary by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who read their letters of resignation from the PDP and declaration for…

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Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP, Joins APC in Major Political Realignment

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Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP, Joins APC in Major Political Realignment

Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political shift in the Southeast. Governor Mbah announced his defection on Tuesday, citing a desire to align Enugu with the Federal Government’s development agenda. He described the decision as one made after…

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