2027: PDP Has Messed Up, Says Fayose as He Predicts Fourth-Place Finish
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has issued a bleak forecast for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He predicted that the opposition party could finish as low as fourth place. Fayose, a prominent PDP member and an erstwhile leader of the ‘G5 governors’ faction, voiced his stark assessment during […]
LG Election: Rivers PDP Debunks Claim of Sale of Forms
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State, has in strong terms debunked the claims that the party has commenced the sale of forms for chairmanship and councillorship elections across the 23 local government areas of the state. The party described the publication making the rounds on social media as baseless and untrue. In a statement […]
PDP Dismisses New Coalition as Threat, Vows to Rebuild Party for 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone remains united and unfazed by recent discussions of a new political coalition, according to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Speaking to journalists on Friday after a meeting of the South-West PDP Caucus, Governor Makinde asserted that the PDP, as an established institution, cannot be genuinely […]
Nigeria’s Opposition Gambit: Can the ADC Coalition Unseat Tinubu in 2027?
On July 2, 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja buzzed with an improbable spectacle: Peter Obi, the populist firebrand of the Labour Party, clasped hands with Nasir El-Rufai, the sharp-tongued former governor once known for calling Obi a “tribal bigot.” Nearby, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) perennial presidential hopeful, shared a […]
Bode George’s Condemnation Takes Center Stage in Rivers State Controversy
Bode George, a prominent former deputy chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of exploiting the National Assembly to “legitimize illegality” in Rivers State. George’s sharp criticism, delivered Late Monday, positions him at the forefront of a growing backlash against Tinubu’s handling of the […]
No One Can Sack Me from PDP – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and that no individual has the authority to expel him. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, the former Governor of Rivers State dismissed the recent National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
Wike Awaits PDP’s Decision on Zoning Presidency to South
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has clarified his stance on several political issues. Wike denied rumors of challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, affirming his loyalty to the administration. He emphasized that he wouldn’t contest against someone he’s serving, expressing support for Tinubu’s leadership. Regarding the Peoples Democratic Party’s […]
Outcome of PDP Governors’ Crucial Meeting With Wike, Saraki, and Other Stakeholders Emerges
The recent meeting between PDP governors, Nyesom Wike, Bukola Saraki, and other stakeholders aimed to address the party’s internal crisis and strategize for the 2027 general election. The party leaders concluded that resources should be channeled into strengthening the PDP, rather than pursuing coalition arrangements with other opposition parties. The meeting focused on tackling the […]
Wike’s Supporters Hold Rally in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates, a political movement supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will hold a mega rally and official inauguration in Yenagoa, the state capital, today, 26th of April 2025. The purpose of the gathering, according to the group’s organiser, George Turnah, is to express gratitude to President Tinubu for assigning […]
Rivers Meeting Sparks Dissolution Dispute in Bayelsa PDP
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a deepening leadership crisis, as conflicting claims over the dissolution and reconstitution of its State Working Committee spark political tension ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strong rebuttal issued Wednesday, the PDP’s Bayelsa State Publicity Secretary, Ebiye Ogoli, categorically denied reports […]
PDP Crisis: Fubara Might Consider Cross-Carpeting
He might consider cross-carpeting as State Governors and their predecessors are defecting from their parent party to another party despite not having serious challenges in their State, the rope on which some thread might become slimmer than it is, especially that of suspended Governor of Rivers State, His excellently, Similanaye Fubara who has not enjoyed […]
Stop This Assault On Democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have demanded the immediate reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State in the interest of democracy, economic stability, and the welfare of Nigerian workers. This contained a statement jointly issued by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the […]