Tag: Bamanga Tukur

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December 8, 2013

Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ...

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December 7, 2013

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 ...

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December 5, 2013

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 ...

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December 4, 2013

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 ...

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December 3, 2013

EFCC releases detained Jigawa Government officials

  The 19 Jigawa State top government officials arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and State Security ...

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December 1, 2013

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 ...

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November 11, 2013

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 ...

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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 ...

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November 10, 2013

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 ...

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November 9, 2013

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 ...

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November 4, 2013

‘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 ...

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November 4, 2013

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 ...

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October 31, 2013

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 ...

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October 27, 2013

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 ...

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October 21, 2013

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) ...

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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 ...

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October 7, 2013

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 ...

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September 17, 2013

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 ...

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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 ...

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September 10, 2013

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 ...

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September 10, 2013

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 ...

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September 10, 2013

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 ...

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September 9, 2013

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 ...

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September 6, 2013

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, ...

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September 5, 2013

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 ...

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September 4, 2013

“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 ...

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September 3, 2013

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 ...

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September 1, 2013

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 ...

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July 31, 2013

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 ...

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July 29, 2013

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 ...

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