Tag: Peoples Democratic Party

2027: PDP zones presidency to South, confirms Damagum as National Chair

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PDP Govs. ADC

…As Govs mock ADC defectors as ‘one-chance passengers’ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday took sweeping decisions at its 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the South and confirming Ambassador Iliya Damagum as substantive National Chairman. The NEC, after receiving the report of the Zoning Committee chaired by Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, resolved that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) positions remain as currently structured, with the North retaining the chairmanship while the South takes the presidential ticket. The move is seen…

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2027: PDP cautions members backing Tinubu

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PDP cautions

…Threatens sanctions The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has cautioned members against endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second-term, warning that such actions amount to anti-party activity and will attract stiff sanctions. In a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party expressed concern over the conduct of some prominent members whose public support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its 2027 presidential candidate violates the PDP Constitution. The NWC cited Section 10(6) of the party’s Constitution, which prohibits members from aligning…

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2027: ‘PDP to pick former Nigerian president as candidate’ – Sources 

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PDP to pick for 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly working behind the scenes to bring former President Goodluck Jonathan back into the race for the 2027 presidential election, in case the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, does not return to the party. According to sources, discussions about this plan began after some PDP leaders became unsure about Obi’s next political move. A group of influential party members has reportedly been given the task of convincing Jonathan to accept an automatic ticket. These efforts gained momentum following internal concerns…

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“Choose between us or Coalition” – PDP warn members; zones 2027 presidency to South

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PDP warn members

…As Osun endorses Tinubu The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is facing escalating internal tensions as it seeks to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. On one hand, the party leadership is cracking down on members with dual political loyalties; on the other, it has formally zoned its presidential ticket to the South.  However, the party’s internal contradictions deepened further when its Osun State chapter, including Governor Ademola Adeleke, declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election – sparking widespread confusion and condemnation. Speaking at the Consultative Conference of…

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PDP leadership crisis deepens, as Damagum reinstates Anyanwu

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PDP leadership crisis

…NWC members push back The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is once again embroiled in internal turmoil, following conflicting announcements over the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and the fate of the party’s forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, at a press conference on Tuesday, declared that the party had resolved to reinstate Anyanwu into the National Working Committee (NWC) after consultations with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  He also announced the cancellation of the 100th NEC meeting originally scheduled for…

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PDP insists June 30 NEC meeting will hold, rejects INEC interference

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PDP on NEC meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has reaffirmed that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold on June 30 as scheduled, dismissing the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) attempt to block the gathering. Addressing a press conference yesterday in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said INEC has no legal authority to interfere in the party’s internal meetings that do not involve primaries or officer elections. “INEC cannot cancel or dictate the purpose of our NEC meetings. This is clearly outside its constitutional mandate” Ologunagba stated. His remarks follow…

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PDP Chairman writes INEC, as party holds NEC meeting June 30

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PDP Chairman writes INEC

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has formally informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its plan to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) 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 be held on June 30 at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja. The notification is in line with INEC regulations requiring a 21-day notice before any NEC meeting to decide…

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“Cut fuel power costs now; ease hardship and tackle corruption” – PDP to Tinubu

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The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has decried the growing hardship and level of poverty in the country. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, in an issued statement  on Friday, said that now is the time for President Bola Tinubu to review all the policies negatively affecting the people. According to Ologunagba, it is important for the Tinubu-led administration to as a matter of urgency reduce the cost of living by reducing electricity tariffs, the price of fuel and other charges and services affecting the Nigerian populace.  Also celebrating…

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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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Security operatives take over PDP Secretariat after BoT meeting clash

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Security operatives PDP

Security operatives have taken control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, following a heated confrontation between the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) members, Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye over the rightful occupant of the party’s National Secretary position. The deployment included personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who intervened to restore order. Tensions escalated when Anyanwu and Ude-Okoye arrived for a BoT meeting. The situation took a dramatic turn when an aide to Anyanwu forcibly removed Ude-Okoye…

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