Tag: SDP

S’Court throws out INEC appeal against SDP

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S'Court INEC appeal

…Awards ₦2m costs The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) challenging the leadership of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), ruling that the case lacked merit and had become purely academic. In a unanimous judgment delivered yesterday, the apex court also imposed a ₦2 million cost against INEC’s counsel. Recall that INEC had asked the court to overturn an October 17 decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which upheld a Federal High Court ruling compelling the electoral body to recognise SDP…

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“Flush out terrorists or resign now”, SDP’s Adebayo tells Tinubu

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SDP's Adebayo tells Tinubu

The 2023 Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has asked President Bola Tinubu to either use the machinery of the federal government to flush out terrorists in the county or resign honourably. Adebayo stated this at the 2025 National Electoral Reforms Summit themed: ”Critical Constitutional Amendments for Credible Election in 2027,”, organised by National Consultative Front/Labour and Civil Society Front in collaboration with Movement for Credible Election in Abuja, yesterday. He maintained that genocide in the country was real due to government negligence of its core responsibility of…

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Fresh turmoil rocks SDP, ADC as leadership crises deepen

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Fresh turmoil SDP, ADC

Nigeria’s political landscape was thrown into fresh turbulence this week, as two opposition parties — the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – descended into a parallel leadership crisis, each marked by claims of illegitimate expulsions and accusations of internal hijack plots. In the SDP, 37 state chairmen under the aegis of the Forum of SDP State Chairmen have backed the expulsion of the party’s former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, accusing him of financial misconduct, abuse of office, and diversion of party funds amounting to nearly…

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INEC reveals authentic SDP Nat’l executives

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INEC on SDP

…Sends message to Police The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has recognised the Shehu Musa Gabam-led National Working Committee (NWC) as the authentic leadership of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP). This was contained in a letter addressed to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, which had requested the names of the party’s legitimate officials to help address the protracted leadership tussle within the SDP. The correspondence, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, confirmed Gabam as National Chairman and Dr. Olu Agunloye as National Secretary, alongside other officers elected…

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Kaduna By-election: Gov. Uba Sani bombs ADC/SDP’s ‘laughable’ sabotage claims

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Gov. Uba Sani on Kaduna By election

…Labels them ‘political leftovers’ The Kaduna State Government has come out swinging, branding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) as “political leftovers” peddling “laughable lies”, after the coalition alleged that the All-Progressives Congress (APC) was plotting to sabotage Saturday’s by-elections in Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency and State Constituencies in Zaria and Sabon-Gari. Addressing newsmen in Kaduna yesterday, the Commissioner of Information (Designate), Ahmed Maiyaƙi, said the coalition’s claims of vote-buying and thuggery recruitment were “desperate fabrications” by parties facing certain defeat. “Kaduna State Government has no hand…

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SDP sues INEC over disqualification of candidates, denies internal crisis

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SDP sues INEC

The Social Democratic Party, (SDP), has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), challenging what it described as the unlawful disqualification of its candidates from participating in upcoming by-elections across twelve states in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the SDP accused INEC of overstepping its constitutional mandate by rejecting candidates who emerged from what it insists were validly conducted party primaries. According to Aiyenigba, “The Commission acted against the ruling of the Supreme Court to have…

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SDP expels el-Rufa’i, bans him for 30yrs

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SDP expels el Rufa'i

…As Presidency mocks move The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, and barred him from participating in any party activities for the next 30 years.  The dramatic decision, announced by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), stems from allegations of false representation, forged membership claims, and attempts to destabilize the party through unconstitutional actions. In a statement signed by the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, the party accused el-Rufa’i of never registering with the party at his ward level, as required by its…

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“El-Rufa’i not a member of our party” – SDP

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SDP on El Rufai

The Social Democratic Party, (SDP), has disassociated itself from former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, declaring that the ex-governor has never been a member of the party, nor authorised to represent it in any form. Recall that el‑Rufa’i defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 10, 2025, when he tendered his resignation letter and announced his decision to join the SDP. In the letter, titled: “Onwards to the Future”, el‑Rufa’i explained that although he is a founding member of the APC, recent developments within the party had diverged…

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SDP State Chairmen back National Chairman, Gabam’s suspension

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SDP Chairmen on Gabam

State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), have thrown their weight behind the suspension of the National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, and two other members of the National Working Committee, (NWC) over alleged grave allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation, and diversion of party funds. Addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, the chairman of the forum, who is also the chairman of Lagos State Chapter, Femi Olaniyi, said that the suspended officials should allow for a thorough investigation into allegations brought against them by the NWC. Flanked at the…

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Crisis rocks SDP; Chairman, Gabam suspended, as thugs invade party HQ

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SDP suspends Gabam

…Gabam denies allegations The Social Democratic Party, (SDP) has plunged into crisis following the suspension of its National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, alongside National Auditor Nnadi Clarkson and National Youth Leader Chukwuma Uchechukwu, over serious allegations of financial misconduct. Announcing the decision, SDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) took the action based on overwhelming evidence linking the trio to embezzlement, misappropriation of party funds, and unauthorized transactions. Aiyenigba stressed that the suspension was necessary to uphold the party’s integrity and allow for a thorough…

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