‘Some presidential aspirants were the problems of PDP in 2015’ – Wike says as he declares for president
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will be contesting for the office of the President of Nigeria under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Wike, who made his intention known in Makurdi, Benue state after a meeting with PDP stakeholders on Sunday, stressed that his priority will be […]
ICYMI: Judiciary will help checkmate political harlots who never sit at a place – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will reclaim the Ebonyi governorship seat following the defection of its Governor, David Umahi to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Umahi and his deputy were earlier this week, sacked by a Federal High Court in Abuja for defecting from the […]
We are open to harmonious resolution – Obaseki hints
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has debunked statements attributed to him over his ongoing disagreement with his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike. The statement making the rounds on social media said he (Obaseki) and others are meant to provoke crisis and cause disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, in a statement on […]
Wike should accept Umahi’s challenge – Enefaa Georgewill
Chairman of the Rivers State Civil Society Organizations, Enefaa Georgewill has called on the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike to accept the debate challenge thrown at him, by his Ebonyi State counterpart, Dave Umahi. Georgewill, in a statement via his social media, said the debate would reveal a lot about state funds put in […]
Group purchases PDP Governorship form for Farah Dagogo
Umahi: INEC suspends action over conflicting judgements
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has suspended action on court judgements and orders over the defection of Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, INEC through its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye said the decision came after […]
Umahi: Wike is bragging with stolen public funds, I was a billionaire at 25
Court to decide Ayade’s fate on Friday
Governor of Cross River, Ben Ayade would on Friday, would know his fate in the suit filed against him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The PDP, through its counsel Emmanuel Ukala (SAN), had filed the suit before Justice Taiwo Taiwo to seek for an order sacking the […]
South-South is the pillar of the PDP – Wike
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has tasked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to treat the South-South geopolitical zone with fairness, justice and equity. The governor noted that having consistently voted for the PDP since 1999, the party cannot at this crucial moment ignore the South-South’s constructions to its success. Governor Wike gave the admonition during […]
Court sacks 20 Cross River lawmakers over party defection
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday sacked no less than 20 members of the Cross River State House of Assembly including the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Eteng Williams over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/975/2021 and filed by the […]
Atiku lacks loyalty for PDP – Nwogu
Success Nwanedo Kelechi Nwogu, a member representing Omuma constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has accused former vice president Atiku Abubakar of disrespecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement on Friday, the lawmaker said the fact that Mr Abubakar picked the nomination form to run Presidency some hours after the NEC […]
2023: PDP pegs presidential, governorship forms at N40m, N21m
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections including the prices of nomination forms for all elective positions. Speaking to journalists at the end of its 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, on Wednesday in Abuja, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the […]