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 […]
APC Accuses PDP Governors of Hypocrisy, Failure
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a rebuke to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, accusing them of “odiferous hypocrisy” and a failure to govern their states effectively. APC stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in response to a communique from the PDP governors’ meeting in Zamfara on […]
Dr. Gift Worlu Leads Campaign Team to Oro-Evo Kingdom in Obio/Akpor LGA
The Obio/Akpor Chairmanship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the forthcoming Local Government Election in the Rivers State has pledged to ensure an all inclusive government that would meet the yearnings of the people. The carnival-like atmosphere which occurred in Oro-Evo Kingdom Obio/Akpor Local Government Area brought together Party faithfuls, leaders, and supporters gathered […]
APC Secures 12 Seats in By-elections as Tinubu Hails Winners, Commends INEC
President Bola Tinubu has offered his congratulations to the winners of the by-elections held on Saturday, August 16, across 16 constituencies in 12 states. He praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a smooth and largely violence-free exercise. The results, as announced by INEC, showed the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a significant […]
Dino Melaye Follows Atiku’s Footsteps, Quits PDP
Senator Dino Melaye, a former representative for Kogi West, has officially severed his ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He expressed a lack of faith in the party’s ability to address Nigeria’s pressing political issues as the reason for his defection in a statement posted on his social media platforms on Thursday. In the […]