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Ex-PDP Spokesman Metuh Defects to Ruling APC

Former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, has officially defected to the APC, citing abandonment by his former party during his legal trials. He revealed President Tinubu's crucial support. Read his full statement and the implications for 2027

Kaduna PDP Defends Ibadan Convention Outcome

Kaduna PDP defends the resolutions of its Ibadan national convention as final. Read how the party is addressing leadership disputes and positioning for future elections.

Ajadi Declares PDP Governorship Bid for Oyo 2027

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has officially declared his intention to run for Oyo State governor in 2027 under the PDP banner. Discover his vision for continuity and development.

PDP Petitions Chief Judge Over Case Assignments

The Peoples Democratic Party raises concerns over repeated assignment of its cases to three Federal High Court judges in Abuja, citing potential partiality and internal party disputes.

APC Councillors Reject Mutfwang's Defection Bid

Former APC councillors in Plateau State oppose Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plans to join APC, citing governance failures and past anti-party rhetoric. Read full details.

PDP risks collapse by December 7, BoT member warns

PDP BoT member Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf warns the party faces technical collapse if crisis persists beyond December 7, 2025. Read exclusive details on the internal turmoil threatening Nigeria's main opposition party.

Adeleke's Re-election Threatened by PDP Crisis

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke faces uncertain re-election prospects amid PDP factional crisis. Sources reveal he may explore alternative platforms if party disputes persist.

PDP expels Governors Makinde, Bala Mohammed, others

The PDP NEC, backed by Nyesom Wike, has expelled three governors and key leaders for anti-party activities. This marks the party's deepest crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full details.

PDP Factions Clash Violently at Abuja Secretariat

Violent clashes between PDP factions led by Wike and Makinde erupted at Abuja secretariat, leaving journalists injured and equipment destroyed. Police fired teargas as chaos unfolded.

Taraba Speaker, 15 lawmakers join APC

Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 Taraba Assembly members defect from PDP to APC, citing national party factionalization. All 24 members now belong to APC.

PDP Crisis: Parallel NEC Meetings Spark Tension

Nigeria's PDP faces deepening crisis as Makinde and Wike factions schedule competing NEC meetings after controversial Ibadan convention expulsions. Police alerted as tensions rise.

Taraba PDP Chairman Resigns From Party

Abubakar Bawa resigns as Taraba PDP chairman citing national leadership crisis. His exit comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's planned defection to APC.

PDP Crisis: 3 States Reject Ibadan Convention

Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Jigawa PDP chapters distance themselves from the party's national convention in Ibadan, calling it unlawful and invalid. INEC boycott praised.

16 Taraba lawmakers dump PDP for APC

All 16 PDP members of Taraba State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing leadership crisis. The move comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's expected defection. Read more about this political realignment.

Wike's Camp Defies PDP Convention, Calls Meetings

Nyesom Wike's PDP faction announces emergency BoT and NEC meetings in Abuja, challenging the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention that expelled him and other senior members for anti-party activities.

3 PDP Governors Skip Ibadan Convention

Three PDP governors absent from crucial Ibadan convention as party suspends Wike, Fayose. Internal crisis deepens with INEC observers missing. Full details inside.

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