Olisa Metuh

‘We’ll not distract Buhari’ | PDP will (try) not to disturb the President-elect

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party says it will not distract the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, from performing his task as President of Nigeria. The party made the declaration on Tuesday, April 7, while addressing journalists on the topic: ‘Nigeria on the brinks of dictatorship’. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, stated that: “Because we... Read More

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February 22, 2015

“We won’t allow him leave us like that” – PDP hellbent on bringing back Obasanjo

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, may be seemingly done with the Peoples Democratic Party, but the ruling party still believes that he has a role to play in the fold. Obasanjo recently departed the PDP in dramatic fashion, when he held a press conference to announce his exit and also instructed that his... Read More

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February 16, 2015

PDP wants political parties to work together for democracy

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday has called on all political parties in the country as well as all other relevant stakeholders in the electoral process to abhor all narrow group interests and join hands with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee the success of the 2015 general election.... Read More

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February 9, 2015

PDP wants INEC to address PVC distribution complaints nationwide

by Andem Effiong The PDP has called on INEC to use the shift of election dates to address complaints surrounding the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the states. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, who reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the polls, adding... Read More

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February 7, 2015

We’ll no longer condone unjustified attacks from APC – PDP fumes

by James Sambo The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that it would no longer condone protests sponsored by the opposition against the federal government and its Ministers. The ruling party communicated its decision through a statement released by its National Secretary, Olisa Metuh, on Friday, February 6. “Our attention has been... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Amaechi’s N6 billion bribery allegation is a sin before God – PDP declares

by James Sambo The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied bribing some Christian leaders with N6bn to help facilitate the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, spoke at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, February 4, describing as a “sin before God”,... Read More

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February 4, 2015

PDP bribed Christian leaders with N6billion – Amaechi

by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has made a serious allegation saying that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bribed some Christian religious leaders with N6bn to campaign against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). According to Amaechi, the religious leaders have been circulating documents... Read More

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February 3, 2015

APC lied, we’re not wrecking the economy – PDP

by Janet Joseph The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the claims of the All Progressive Congress (APC), that the nation’s economy has being ruined by Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The ruling party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, said it was disgusting that the APC had stuck to its stock-in-trade of... Read More

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February 1, 2015

Pres. Jonathan will defeat Buhari in North – PDP

by Isi Esene The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that President Goodlucj Jonaathan will roundly defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) in the northern part of the country in the upcoming elections. In a statement signed by Olisa Metuh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the party gave reasons for... Read More

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January 30, 2015

Jonathan is not an Ijaw president – PDP cautions ex-militant leaders

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned the Niger-Delta ex-militants who have threatened war and/or secession, if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the February 14 presidential election. The party stated that the President belongs to the entire country, saying he is not the ‘President of Ijaw’ people, despite being from the region. Reacting to the... Read More

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January 28, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: ‘How did APC get hold of terrorist tapes?’ – PDP wants to know

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wants the leadership of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, (APC), to urgently explain how it came about the tapes of terrorist attacks, it plans to air. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 27, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the party accused the APC of... Read More

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January 21, 2015

APC is not committed to Abuja peace accord – PDP says

by James Sambo The ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the attack on the convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan by alleged supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Katsina, on Tuesday, January 20. The National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Olisa Metuh, released a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, January 21, saying that... Read More

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January 20, 2015

“Jonathan’s administration handed over Nigeria to Boko Haram” – Buhari Support Organisation

by James Sambo The Buhari Support Organisation has reacted to the statement of the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, who said that half of the country would have been taken over by Boko Haram, if not for President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the support group of Buhari, the president literally handed over Nigeria to Boko... Read More

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January 20, 2015

#AnotherAngu: Jonathan’s tactics stopped Boko Haram from taking over Nigeria – PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigerians should be grateful to President Goodluck Jonathan, whose tactics prevented Boko Haram insurgents from taking over half of the country. The ruling party stated that if not for the president’s actions and dexterity in the fight against insurgency, the terrorist sect would have captured a... Read More

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January 13, 2015

“The PDP is fully ready for the elections” – Olisa Metuh is optimistic

by Panshak Ibrahim The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared it’s readiness for the 2015 general elections. The ruling party says the support it enjoys among Nigerians from the ward to the national level is reason enough to guarantee victory in the polls. While reacting to the All Progressives Congress’ allegations of plans to postpone... Read More

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January 8, 2015

What exactly does APC have in common with MEND? – PDP is asking some serious questions

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the endorsement of the candidature of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), the ruling party has asked some pertinent questions from the opposition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has implored the APC to come out clean and explain to Nigerians,... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Don’t mock Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s scathing message – PDP scribe, Olisa Metuh warns

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the recent criticism of President Jonathan by Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Nigerians against attacking the cleric. The National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, Olisa Metuh says the founder of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu should not be mocked for criticizing the president. Mbaka... Read More

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January 3, 2015

2015: PDP wants Atiku, Kwankwaso under its large umbrella

by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party says it has begun moves to bring back into the fold, some of their former members, which include former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwakwanso. The PDP National Secretary, Wale Oladipo, communicated the development on Friday, January 2 at a press conference in Ile-Ife.... Read More

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December 27, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ visits IBB in Minna, Maku vows to rescue Nasarawa citizens, Murtala’s son is Takai’s running mate in Kano, and more

President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday visited former President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna in what the President said was to appreciate the former military President and consult with him after his recent medical trip abroad. Gen. Babangida who emerged from the closed door meeting with Jonathan urged all Nigerians, who mean well for the country, to support... Read More

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December 17, 2014

The only thing that changed is his dinner suit – The gloves are off, PDP attacks Buhari

by James Sambo After months of political machination and subliminal attacks, the running mates for both the ruling Party, Peoples Democratic Party, and the opposition, All Progressives Congress, have been revealed. The gloves are finally off and the some of the tactics usually employed during electioneering has seemingly commenced in full force. The PDP has... Read More

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December 8, 2014

Cancelled: Ogun state PDP primaries stopped

by Godwin Akanfe The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has denied giving any authorization for organizing the party’s primaries in Ogun state. In a statement signed by Olisa Metuh, the party’s national publicity secretary, any exercise undertaken by members of the party in Ogun is declared null and void. Read the statement... Read More

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December 1, 2014

Our campaign will be based on issues and nothing else – @PDPNigeria

by Godwin Akanfe The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its commitment to issue-based campaign devoid of statements capable of inflaming passions and overheating the system. This it said is in furtherance of the pursuit of peace and unity, and to douse the tension in the polity. PDP spokesman, Olisa Metuh,... Read More

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November 24, 2014

‘The APC is simply too desperate’ || PDP justifies DSS invasion

by Isi Esene The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to allegations levelled against the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Directorate of State Security (DSS) as regards the cloning of Permanent Voters Card (PVC). According to a statement released by the party today and signed by its National Publicity... Read More

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October 31, 2014

Why Joseph Yobo may just be going into politics

by Damilola Jagun With the recent influx of Nigerian entertainers into politics, who knows, sportsmen and women may be toeing the same line. Former captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo is in bed with the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party. Yobo has been named the new ambassador of the party’s Ward2Ward Initiative.... Read More

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October 30, 2014

Throwing stones: @PDPNigeria is using religion to divide Nigeria || @APCNigeria is a disorganized party

by Kolapo Olapoju As election season nears, the major political parties have begun to dish out verbal attacks and criticism at each other, case in point, ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress. The latest in the series of verbal chaste came on Wednesday, 29 October, from John Oyegun, National Chairman of All... Read More

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October 28, 2014

@PDPNigeria has something to say to Tambuwal

by Anike Jacobs The Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has been urged by The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP to do the needful as his new party, APC, was in the minority. Olisa Metuh, the PDP’s spokesman said, “After a thorough consideration of the matter, the NWC came to a conclusion that... Read More

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October 26, 2014

@PDPNigeria clears road for Mimiko, dissolves Ondo exco

by Godwin Akanfe The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Committee of the party. Speaking on Sunday, Olisa Metuh, the PDP’s national spokesperson, asked all members of the party in the state to work together in harmony as the party expressed confidence... Read More

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October 23, 2014

@PDPNigeria will not extend nomination deadline

by James Sambo Nigeria’s ruling political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said Wednesday that the deadline for aspirants to purchase expression of interest and nomination forms for the party’s primaries will not be extended beyond the stipulated 6 pm, October 30, 2014, date as earlier scheduled. After a meeting of the party’s National Working... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Peter Obi drops his cockerel and finds shelter under the umbrella

by Azubuike Azikiwe Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, has joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Obi’s change of allegiance came on Monday after leaders of the the PDP held a meeting with him at his home in Onitsha. The PDP delegation was by the deputy Senate president, Senator Ike Ekwerumadu. Speaking to... Read More

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October 5, 2014

APC frustrated by Nigeria’s success on Ebola containment – PDP

by Akan Ido The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have responded to calls made by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop trying to take credit for the containment of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. The APC had released a statement yesterday saying the Ebola Virus spread was halted by the co-operation of all... Read More

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