PDP crisis: Jonathan meets G-7 governors, ready to shift grounds

by Adeola Balogun An end might finally be in sight to the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as President Jonathan will reportedly meet with the 7 aggrieved governors today in an attempt to address their grievances. This comes after announcements of optimism on the part of rival party All Progressives Congress (APC) that... Read More

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November 11, 2013

PDP crisis: Oyinlola needs no further permission to resume as secretary, new faction insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo The members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejoiced in their victory when their comrade and former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola was reinstated to his position as National Secretary of the party by an appeal court. However, much to their apparent dismay, no moves have... Read More

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October 13, 2013

PDP crisis: Why we sealed off ‘New PDP’ office again – FCT Minister

by ‘Jola Sotubo Just days after they received a double blow, one from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refusing them recognition and another from the court system, the Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being plagued by trouble yet again. The temporary office of the newly created faction,... Read More

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October 7, 2013

PDP Crisis: Meeting between President Jonathan and “new PDP” to hold today as planned

by ‘Jola Sotubo The insistence of President Goodluck Jonathan on making peace with the aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who formed a new faction of the party has finally paid off as plans to postpone the original October 7 date set for peace talks have been shelved. The meeting ,between the President... Read More

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September 18, 2013

#InCaseYouMissed: House of Rep members engage in heated session over Baraje’s visit (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo There was drama at the house of representatives yesterday following the arrival of Abubakar Baraje, leader of the breakaway faction of the PDP on a courtesy. [READ: PDP crisis: House of Reps in rowdy session over Baraje visit] The news of his visit sparked an uproar as members of the house were angry and... Read More

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September 11, 2013

More governors, lawmakers set to join ‘new PDP’ – Gov. Nyako

by Tutu Akinlabi Amidst preparations for peace talks among warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a major stakeholder in the new PDP, Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, has said that more PDP governors and lawmakers would soon pitch their tents with the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the party. The governor who disclosed... Read More

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September 11, 2013

PDP crisis: Rebel governors are frustrating peace moves – Presidency

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to the Presidency, the failed efforts to resolve the crisis tearing apart the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) should be blamed on the governors who now belong to a splinter group now referred to as the “New PDP”. Stakeholders in the Presidency have stated that the peace moves being repeatedly made to... Read More

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September 10, 2013

It gets worse: VP Sambo under pressure as ‘new PDP’ berths in Kaduna

by Adeola Balogun The Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has come under fire for what members of the ‘new Peoples Democratic Party’ (PDP) have termed incompetence on his part. Alhaji Sambo was criticized by members of the faction after numerous pioneer members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna, Sambo’s home state,... Read More

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September 10, 2013

Not backing down: Baraje-led PDP elects National Working Committee members

by Adeola Balogun The recently created faction of the Peoples Democratic Party popularly known as the ‘New PDP’ has maintained a strong front despite the opposition it has received from the Federal Government. The Abubakar Baraje-led faction has gone ahead to ratify the election of its national officers despite the sealing of its secretariat. A... Read More

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September 8, 2013

PDP crisis: Drama as police withdraw Saraki and Baraje’s security details

Federal Government’s crackdown on the brains behind the Baraje faction of the PDP got underway yesterday with the police withdrawing their men attached to the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, as guards and escorts. The withdrawal came barely 48 hours to his appearance before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for... Read More

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September 7, 2013

“It will not break our spirit”: Baraje’s PDP faction reacts to party secretariat sealing off

by ‘Jola Sotubo The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has seen a sharp escalation as police officers today sealed off the secretariat of the new Abubakar Kawu Baraje – led faction of the party. Various stakeholders of the main party have attempted to sue for peace by negotiating with the leaders of the... Read More

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PDP crisis: Jonathan meets G-7 governors, ready to shift grounds

PDP crisis: Oyinlola needs no further permission to resume as secretary, new faction insists

PDP crisis: Why we sealed off ‘New PDP’ office again – FCT Minister

PDP Crisis: Meeting between President Jonathan and “new PDP” to hold today as planned

#InCaseYouMissed: House of Rep members engage in heated session over Baraje’s visit (WATCH)

More governors, lawmakers set to join ‘new PDP’ – Gov. Nyako

PDP crisis: Rebel governors are frustrating peace moves – Presidency

It gets worse: VP Sambo under pressure as ‘new PDP’ berths in Kaduna

Not backing down: Baraje-led PDP elects National Working Committee members

PDP crisis: Drama as police withdraw Saraki and Baraje’s security details

“It will not break our spirit”: Baraje’s PDP faction reacts to party secretariat sealing off

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