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.
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.
Samuel Anyanwu declares himself PDP's legitimate National Secretary, dismissing Ibadan convention as illegal jamboree. Internal party crisis escalates ahead of December leadership expiration.
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.
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Three PDP governors absent from crucial Ibadan convention as party suspends Wike, Fayose. Internal crisis deepens with INEC observers missing. Full details inside.
Former Governor Sule Lamido declares the PDP convention in Ibadan unlawful due to a court injunction. He criticizes Bode George and warns of the party's decline. Read the full details.
Edo State Police arrest 21 secondary school students aged 14-17 for attempted cult attack. Weapons recovered, suspects arraigned. Police urge parental vigilance.
Bukola Saraki, Governor Fubara, and Governor Adeleke were notably absent from the PDP national convention in Ibadan. Discover the implications for Nigeria's main opposition party ahead of 2027 elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses PDP expulsion as early 'Detty December' celebration. Get the latest on the political drama unfolding in Nigeria's opposition party.
Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party expels Nyesom Wike, Ayo Fayose, and 10 others for anti-party activities during National Convention. Full details inside.
The Peoples Democratic Party elects Kabiru Turaki as national chairman while expelling Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose. Two governors reject the expulsions as party faces internal crisis.
The Peoples Democratic Party proceeded with its National Elective Convention in Ibadan despite multiple court orders seeking to halt the exercise. Over 3,000 delegates attended the historic event.
The Peoples Democratic Party proceeded with its National Elective Convention in Ibadan despite multiple court orders. Party leaders remain confident about PDP's future. Read full coverage.
Peoples Democratic Party expels 11 prominent members including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and ex-Governor Fayose for anti-party activities. Read the full details of this political earthquake.
Edo Police foil cult attack on Benin school, arresting 21 students aged 14-17. Weapons recovered, suspects arraigned. CP urges parental vigilance on teen activities.
Peoples Democratic Party expels Nyesom Wike, Ayo Fayose, and Samuel Anyanwu during national convention in Ibadan. Get full details on this political earthquake.
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Governors Adeleke, Fubara, and Kefas absent from PDP national convention in Ibadan, fueling concerns about party unity amid court orders and internal crisis. Read more.
Former Ogun NNPP governorship candidate Olufemi Ajadi defects to PDP, attends national convention in Ibadan. Massive turnout signals party's 2027 election preparations.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urges PDP to respect court judgments postponing national convention ahead of 2027 elections. Read his full analysis of the party crisis.
PDP crisis escalates as Damagun-led NWC defies court order and BoT reconciliation report. Rivers State boycotts convention amid leadership turmoil. Read full details.
A Nigerian TikToker announces she's quit feminism after months of marital conflict with her Benin husband. She returns to teaching women submission in relationships.
Former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido clarifies false reports about withdrawing PDP lawsuit. Federal High Court affirms his chairmanship bid rights, stops Ibadan convention. Read full details.
Federal High Court suspends PDP national convention, orders party to allow Sule Lamido's chairmanship bid. INEC barred from monitoring event without former governor's participation.
Federal High Court in Abuja issues final order blocking PDP's 2025 national convention in Ibadan. Justice Peter Odo Lifu bars party until Sule Lamido can purchase nomination form. Read full details.
PDP faces crucial survival test at Ibadan 2025 convention as Kabiru Tanimu Turaki emerges as unifying force. Will the party reclaim its position ahead of 2027 elections?
Federal High Court in Abuja issues final order preventing PDP's 2025 national convention. Justice Peter Odo Lifu bars party until Sule Lamido can purchase nomination form. Read full details.
Federal High Court stops PDP national convention, orders inclusion of Sule Lamido as chairman aspirant. INEC barred from supervising event. Read latest political crisis details.
Former PDP chairman's aide Yusuf Dingyadi attacks Bukola Saraki for urging convention suspension, calling him 'Wike's man' working to destabilize the party ahead of 2027 elections.
Kebbi Customs and Nigerian Army enhance bilateral cooperation with Beninese counterparts to secure Maje border corridor through intelligence sharing and joint efforts.