by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ‘G-7’, the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More

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The exodus continues: 22 senators leaving the PDP for APC

by Oke Efagene The power tussle between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Party (APC) is far from over, as about 22 senators elected on the platform of the PDP are said to be on their way to APC. It is reported that the National Chairman of the embattled PDP, Bamanga Tukur,... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has said that he is not aware of the defection of any member of the PDP. Alhaji Tukur is said to have disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists in Abuja. The PDP chairman spoke with newsmen after a closed door meeting... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan finally agrees to let Tukur go

by ‘Jola Sotubo The major cause of agitation between the main body of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and the now defunct Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the group has finally been resolved. According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally decided to let go of the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. This... Read More

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December 1, 2013

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Amanze Obi: At last, the G-7 governors step out

by Amanze Obi No doubt, the Baraje group within the PDP tried its hands on relevance outside the umbrella of the original PDP but it failed severally. That was why Tukur was poised to bury the body. We have been told that after months of horse-trading, some of the G-7 Governors of Niger, Sokoto. Jigawa,... Read More

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November 11, 2013

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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

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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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November 10, 2013

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OBJ to the rescue: Ex-President moves to reconcile Tukur, Oyinlola

by ‘Jola Sotubo In an attempt to stem the current crisis which has torn apart the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), party stalwart and former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to intensify efforts to engender peace. According to reports, Chief Obasanjo has embarked on peace efforts aimed at reconciling the National Chairman of the PDP,... Read More

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November 9, 2013

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PDP crisis: Presidency reportedly holding behind-the-scenes talks with aggrieved governors [DETAILS]

by Adeola Balogun According to emerging reports, peace talks between the Presidency and the 7 governor members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might not have totally fallen out afterall. It has been revealed that the aggrieved governors might have begun yet another round of peace talks with the leadership... Read More

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November 4, 2013

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‘We have unmistakable chemistry’: Baraje-led PDP faction hint at merger with the APC

by ‘Jola Sotubo The budding relationship between members of the new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been further confirmed as the Baraje-led faction has been credited with saying that it feels “more comfortable” with the APC. The faction reportedly declared this yesterday while... Read More

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November 4, 2013

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It gets even worse: Police disrupt meeting of Baraje-led PDP faction in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo The decision of the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to keep pressing forward despite opposition is not without its challenges. The faction has reported cases of harassment from left and right and the trend does not seem to be stopping as once again the leaders of the “New... Read More

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October 31, 2013

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PDP crisis: Splinter group meets with APC stakeholders in Sokoto

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the end of the factional separation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might just be near, but not through the re-absorption of the “New PDP” into the old. Details have emerged showing that some members of the Baraje-led faction of the PDP met with some stakeholders of the rival... Read More

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October 27, 2013

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PDP crisis: Baraje faction to hold caucus meeting despite warnings from Tukur

by Adeola Balogun Obviously undeterred by the many blows being thrown their way, the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continued to press on and is set to hold a caucus meeting. This move comes despite warnings received from Bamanga Tukur, the PDP National Chairman, urging the new faction to... Read More

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October 21, 2013

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PDP crisis: Baraje faction holds emergency meeting, set to ‘welcome 5 more governors’

by Tutu Akinlabi Despite suffering several defeats in court, the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a strong front. The party revealed that it is currently preparing to welcome 5 more governors into its fold to join the 7 currently on its side. The “New PDP’ has also asserted... Read More

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October 13, 2013

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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

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You must go: “New PDP” makes renewed call for Bamanga Tukur’s resignation as chairman

by ‘Jola Sotubo Ever since the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) began, the aggrieved members have stood firm on one demand and that is the sack of current PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur. The members of the new faction of the PDP have maintained this stance and have once again called for the resignation... Read More

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September 17, 2013

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Opinion: PDP crisis – Why Tukur should be allowed to serve out his term in office

by Simon Christian Chukwu (Tukur) is from Adamawa state in Northeast, apparently the same geo-political zone and state with the dissident former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar. And going by the zoning formula of the PDP, Atiku’s presidential ambition has suffered another puncture in the leg. Since the inception of the largest political party in Africa, the... Read More

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September 11, 2013

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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

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So true, so false: Several PDP govs are better than Fashola, even those of the ‘new PDP’ – Olisa Metuh

by Isi Esene The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) are certainly not amused by the widespread notion that Goveernor Babatunde Fashola is the first among his peers in terms of performance in office. The PDP, through its Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh made this known in an interview yesterday in Abuja insisting that several governors from his... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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PDP crisis: Amaechi fires back at Tukur over APC sponsorship allegation

by Isi Esene The governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has called to question allegations purportedly made by the chairman of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) accusing him of backing the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaechi expressed his opinion in a statement released yesterday by the state commissioner for information, Ibim Semenitari describing... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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Drama as court refuses to order re-opening of ‘new PDP’ secretariat

Another major blow hit the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday. It failed in its attempt to get its national secretariat re-opened as a Lagos High Court in Ikeja declined its prayer. The office was sealed off at the weekend on “order from above”. Mr. Justice Ganiyu Safari declined to order... Read More

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September 9, 2013

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Funmi Egbemode: The PDP’s death wish

by Funmi Egbemode A colleague confident that PDP would bounce back said the party would do what it had always done and close ranks and shut all of us out. That is one confidence dance I won’t be part of. As far as I can see, PDP’ll never be the same, at least for a... Read More

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September 6, 2013

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PDP crisis: Why we want Tukur out – Kwankwaso, Aliyu reveal

Two of the ‘rebel’ governors in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano and Babangida Aliyu, yesterday, opened up on the crisis in the party, saying their agitation is ultimately aimed at purifying the party and saving it from self-destruction. Speaking to stakeholders in Kano, Kwankwaso accused the Bamanga Tukur-led leadership of... Read More

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September 5, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan rejects Obasanjo’s peace mission

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan might have rebuffed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s attempts to broker peace in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Strong speculations have it that the president might just decide to go head on with the seven aggrieved governors of the gradually dissembling PDP. Jonathan, who reportedly got... Read More

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September 4, 2013

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“There is only one PDP and I’m firmly in charge” – Chairman, Bamanga Tukur talks tough

by Isi Esene Bamanga Tukur, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out in force to state his case in the internal squabble rocking the party and refusing to recognise the splinter faction. A group and six governors and former vice-president Atiku Abubakar announced the creation of a faction of the party... Read More

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September 3, 2013

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PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far

by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party does not seem to be abating as dissenting characters in the party continue to stick to their guns against the party leadership. After several weeks of internal wrangling with back and forth negotiation among power brokers, a group of six governors with the former... Read More

September 1, 2013

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Taraba crisis: No! Suntai is not running a government by proxy – Governor’s camp tells Tukur

by Isi Esene Aides loyal to the ailing governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai have warned the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur to stay on the side of the constitution in addressing the political crisis facing the state. Taraba has been thrown into a state of confusion following doubts over the fitness... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Someone’s not amused: Tukur blasts northern governors over visits to IBB and OBJ

by Isi Esene The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party is clearly not happy with the recent visit of four northern governors Sule Lamido, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Babangida Aliyu, Murtala Nyako and Aliyu Wamakko of Jigawa, Kano, Niger, Adamawa and Sokoto states respectively, to former Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Olusegun Obasanjo. Tukur expressed... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan can’t sack Tukur – Presidency

by Chi Ibe Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak has dismissed reports that five northern governors asked President Goodluck Jonathan to sack the Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur saying that everybody know President Jonathan alone cannot remove Tukur since was a product of an election. The reports had claimed that Governors — Muritala... Read More

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The exodus continues: 22 senators leaving the PDP for APC

Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur

PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan finally agrees to let Tukur go

EFCC releases detained Jigawa Government officials

Amanze Obi: At last, the G-7 governors step out

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

OBJ to the rescue: Ex-President moves to reconcile Tukur, Oyinlola

PDP crisis: Presidency reportedly holding behind-the-scenes talks with aggrieved governors [DETAILS]

‘We have unmistakable chemistry’: Baraje-led PDP faction hint at merger with the APC

It gets even worse: Police disrupt meeting of Baraje-led PDP faction in Abuja

PDP crisis: Splinter group meets with APC stakeholders in Sokoto

PDP crisis: Baraje faction to hold caucus meeting despite warnings from Tukur

PDP crisis: Baraje faction holds emergency meeting, set to ‘welcome 5 more governors’

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

You must go: “New PDP” makes renewed call for Bamanga Tukur’s resignation as chairman

Opinion: PDP crisis – Why Tukur should be allowed to serve out his term in office

PDP crisis: Rebel governors are frustrating peace moves – Presidency

So true, so false: Several PDP govs are better than Fashola, even those of the ‘new PDP’ – Olisa Metuh

PDP crisis: Amaechi fires back at Tukur over APC sponsorship allegation

Drama as court refuses to order re-opening of ‘new PDP’ secretariat

Funmi Egbemode: The PDP’s death wish

PDP crisis: Why we want Tukur out – Kwankwaso, Aliyu reveal

PDP crisis: Jonathan rejects Obasanjo’s peace mission

“There is only one PDP and I’m firmly in charge” – Chairman, Bamanga Tukur talks tough

PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far

Taraba crisis: No! Suntai is not running a government by proxy – Governor’s camp tells Tukur

Someone’s not amused: Tukur blasts northern governors over visits to IBB and OBJ

PDP crisis: Jonathan can’t sack Tukur – Presidency

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