Tag: PDP

Sule Lamiɗo demands expulsion of Wike, Ortom from PDP

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Sule Lamiɗo demands

…Warns of democratic collapse Former governor of Jigawa State and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamiɗo, has issued a stark warning about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, declaring that the collapse of the PDP could lead to the emergence of an “emperor” as president—ushering in autocratic rule. Speaking during an appearance on a television programme yesterday, Lamiɗo emphasised the PDP’s role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999. He argued that without a strong opposition, democratic checks and balances would fail, potentially leading to…

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Osun PDP senators endorse Tinubu for 2027 election

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Osun PDP senators endorse

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators’ Caucus in Osun State on Tuesday declared support and endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election. In a joint statement signed by Senator Kamarudeen Oyewumi (Osun-West), Senator Olubiyi Ajagunla (Osun-Central), and Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun-East), the lawmakers expressed their support for Tinubu’s leadership and a second term in office. The endorsement followed a meeting held on Tuesday, where the senators unanimously backed the President, citing his track record in governance, economic reforms, and infrastructure development. They praised…

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2027: “We are confident of defeating APC” – PDP Govs. Forum boasts

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PDP Govs. Forum

Governors elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform have expressed confidence that the party will defeat the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC), reclaim power at the federal level, and restore the prosperity Nigerians enjoyed before 2015. In a 7-point resolution issued after their closed-door meeting in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the governors urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s current economic and security challenges. The Forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, assured party members that efforts were being intensified to resolve its internal crises. The…

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Kaduna: APC warns PDP against ‘assassination’ attempt allegations

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APC warns PDP

AbdulAzeez Ahmed-Kadir The Kaduna State chapter of All-Progressives Congress (APC) has urged  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from  tarnishing its reputation with unverified claims and unfounded propaganda. In a statement issued by the State Secretary, Yahaya Baba Pate on Friday, the APC advised the PDP to  “strive to fulfil its role as a constructive opposition party”. The statement  was reacting to the alleged assassination attempt of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, popularly known as Mr. La., who represents Kaduna-Central at the upper legislative chamber of the 10th National Assembly.…

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“Media chat confirms APC’s insensitivity to Nigerians’ hardship” – PDP 

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PDP on media chat

The People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s media chat validates the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s insensitivity and disconnection from the Nigerian people. Recall that during his media chat on Monday, President Tinubu stated that financial discipline has been introduced, with additional funds being allocated to development projects. He also mentioned that borrowing is being utilised to finance infrastructure. However, in an issued statement on Tuesday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, expressed concern that while the APC has failed to explain the savings from the…

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PDP N’Central stakeholders demand replacement of Damagun in 2025

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PDP N'Central stakeholders

Top stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the North-Central Zone have declared their firm resolve to ensure the zone produces a replacement for the partys acting national chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, early in 2025. In a communiqu issued after a high-profile meeting, which included two former Senate Presidents, two ex-presidential aspirants, former senators, a serving member of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), ex-ministers, four former governors, and the zones only serving governor, the stakeholders made their intentions clear.  They revealed that strategic efforts are underway to persuade…

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Tinubu responsible for tax reform Bills pushback Sowunmi

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Sowunmi

…Gives reason A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has opined that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the stiff opposition that has greeted the tax reform Bills. Recall that the new tax Bills introduced by Tinubus administration have generated widespread controversy and pushback from many Nigerians, including the 36 State governors under the aegis of the National Economic Council, (NEC). Similarly, some Northern governors unequivocally rejected sections of the Bills. However, Sowunmi, during an interview during a television programme, faulted Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress…

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“Wike still member” Adeyanju knocks PDP for expelling Ugochinyere

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Adeyanju knocks PDP

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a dead party. Adeyanju was reacting to the decision of the party to expel the House of Representatives member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. He said PDP expelled Ugochinyere while the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is still a member of the party. Recall that thePDP had expelled the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) for alleged gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. His…

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Intrigues, tension as PDP Governors meet tomorrow to decide Damagums fate

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PDP governors meet

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are scheduled to meet tomorrow ,Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, to take a decision on the partys acting National Chairman, Iliya Damagum, ahead of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting holding next Thursday. The meeting, summoned at the instance of the chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, of Bauchi State, is to determine the choice of who will replace Damagum, a development that has hitherto divided the governors into two different camps. The outcome of…

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PDP faction appoints new Acting National Chairman

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PDP faction appoints

As court bars faction from removing Damagum A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), which suspended the Ag. National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum has appointed Yayari Ahmed, the partys Treasurer, as his replacement. In an issued statement signed by the PDP National Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja, yesterday. The Party said, Following the suspension of His Excellency, Amb. Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the appointment of…

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