Rivers PDP Rejects Wike’s Expulsion
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed as laughable and illegal the purported expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, and other members by a faction claiming to be the party’s national leadership. In a statement issued on Thursday 4 December 2025 by […]
A New Dawn: 2027 PDP All The Way
The newly elected leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) hasheld his inaugural meeting with the party’s executives which signals a significant step forward for the party. The gathering held on Tuesday 18th November 2025 however, was faced with an attempted disruption by supporters of former Rivers State Governor and […]
PDP Turmoil Deepens as Wike-Backed Faction Expels Three Governors, Top Party Leaders
The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated sharply on Tuesday after the factional National Executive Committee (NEC) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ratified the expulsion of three sitting governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara). Also expelled were former Board of Trustees […]
Is Abuja Now Running Rivers State?
Rivers State pulses with the raw energy of Nigeria’s oil-rich heartland, yet its political arena increasingly resembles a scripted drama scripted from Abuja. The latest act unfolded on October 22, 2025, when Federal High Court Judge James Omotosho wove Nyesom Wike’s boastful quip into legal fabric. During a fiery media chat in April, the Federal […]
Bayelsa Health Commissioner Seiyefa Brisibe Quits PDP
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Prof. Brisibe announced his resignation in a letter dated October 16, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Secretary, Ward 10, Okoloba, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The letter was received on behalf of the Ward Chairman. […]
Defection Epidemic: Nigerian Politicians’ Crisis of Loyalty
We all know Nigeria’s politics is a tangled web of power, patronage, and ethnicity, where the lines between loyalty and corruption blur. It’s a puzzle with many pieces, each representing a different interest group, all vying for control and resources, with party loyalty often taking a backseat to personal interests. In recent times, a significant […]
I’m Still Standing With PDP, Dickson Declares, Warns Against One-Party Dominance
The immediate past governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson has slammed his successor and governor, Senator Douye Diri’s defection to the All Progressives Congress APC Dickson, while speaking to reporters after Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Senate plenary cautioned against the erosion of Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and reaffirmed his loyalty to PDP. The former Bayelsa […]
Rivers PDP Dismisses Speculation of Fubara’s Defection to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has dismissed speculations suggesting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara may be preparing to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in Port Harcourt, the state chairman of the party, Robinson Ewor, said the PDP is not unsettled by such claims. According to him, whatever political decision Governor […]
PDP Joins Suit Instituted by FREECON To Nullify Rivers LG Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has joined in the ongoing suit instituted by the Initiative for Freedom, Conflict Prevention and Social Integration (FREECON) after the trial court granted a motion for joinder brought by the PDP. FREECON is in court to challenge the legality of the just concluded Local Government election in Rivers State which […]
2027 Election: PDP Faces Waterloo if Obi Emerges as Flag Bearer – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could be heading for collapse if it entertains the idea of making former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, its standard-bearer in 2027. Wike, who spoke during a media chat on Monday, accused the PDP of repeating […]
PDP To Inaugurate Convention Committee On September 2
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the inauguration date for its 110-member National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC). The Port City News earlier reported that the party had unveiled the committee, expecting to allocate the various National Working Committee positions to the geopolitical zones, which the National Executive Committee will review and approve. The party, […]
PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region of Nigeria. This decision was made during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, putting an end to months of speculation and internal debate. According to Debo Ologunagba, the party’s spokesperson, the NEC endorsed the recommendations […]