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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations made by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, claiming his signature was forged in official correspondence with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). PDP: “Anyanwu Signed the Letters Himself” At a press briefing held on Monday in Abuja, the PDP’s National Publicity…
Senator Friday Benson Konbowei, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was formally announced on Thursday at the Senate chamber, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Konbowei’s letter before the close of plenary. Konbowei, a…
Four men accused of involvement in the murder of the late Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State, Hon. Remi Abass, were arraigned on Wednesday before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects — Abubakar Kabiru (a.k.a Jeje, 38), Tajudeen Opeyemi (30), Akeem Agbomojo (28), and Akintoye…
State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have publicly dissociated themselves from a legal action seeking to halt the party’s forthcoming National Convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. Addressing the media on behalf of the PDP Chairmen Forum, the forum’s Chairman and Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep disappointment over the defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a betrayal of the mandate given to him by the PDP and the people of Enugu State. Speaking on a television…
In a major political realignment, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the nation’s ruling party. Governor Mbah made the declaration during a state-wide broadcast, describing the move as a “bold choice” made in the interest of…
Amid a surge of high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on party members not to lose hope, assuring them that the party’s current challenges are only temporary and that victory lies ahead. Makinde made the statement on Monday during the inauguration…
In a significant political shake-up reminiscent of recent developments in Delta and Cross River states, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is set to officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14. The defection, described as a “historic alignment,” will…
Amid escalating tensions over a disputed dissolution of the Akwa Ibom State Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), security operatives have taken over the party’s secretariat in Uyo to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order. The move follows conflicting announcements from the PDP National Working Committee…
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Emeka Ihedioha, of the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to remove Hope Uzodinma from office as Imo state governor. The applicant was praying to the court to give a consequential order to the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a certificate of return…
