Anambra election: Sen Oduah threatens to withdraw

Anambra election: Sen Oduah threatens to withdraw

An aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, Senator Stella Oduah has threatened to withdraw from the race, alleging irregularities in Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) build-up to the primary election, Punch reports. Oduah made this known while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. She said “irregularities and sabotage” marred the Ward congress of the... Read More

anambra election, party politics, PDP, stella oduah

August 25, 2017

Why the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it’s “another disguise to criminalize freedom of speech and association.” In a series of tweets, the opposition party cited Chapter IV (33) of the Constitution which protects freedom of speech and fundamental human rights... Read More

APC, Hate Speech, human rights, party politics, PDP

August 24, 2017

Appeal Court upholds Sekibo’s dismissal

The Appeal Court Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by Sen. George Sekibo challenging the judgment of the Rivers State National Election Tribunal which removed him as the senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District. The court dismissed his charge stating that it lacks merit and failed to show any reason why the decision of the Tribunal... Read More

Andrew Uchendu, APC, George Sekibo, Nigerian senator, party politics, PDP

August 20, 2017

APC relies on propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) through the national publicity secretary, Dayo Adeyeye has asked Nigerians not to digest anything the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says anymore. According to TheCable, Adeyeye said the APC had nothing more to offer Nigerians, and that the party only “relies on unbridled propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians”.... Read More

APC, Dayo Adeyeye, Goodluck Jonathan, party politics, PDP, restructuring

August 20, 2017

We have concluded plans to defeat Buhari in 2019 – Makarfi

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi in an interview with Punch Sunday, refuted claims that Raymond Dokpesi and his cohorts were used by the party to break-up the newly registered party, Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA). He said, “I don’t even know who the chairman of APDA... Read More

2019 election, Ahmed Makarfi, APC, APDA, Muhammadu Buhari, party politics, PDP

August 20, 2017

The APC govt is not clueluess – Northern leaders

Some Northern leaders Saturday, downplayed claims by some politicians in the country who say the All Progressives Congress (APC) government are clueless, commending the ruling party for providing the insight and leadership to achieve prosperity in Nigeria, Vanguard reports. “The APC government is not clueless. It is on course to creating an inclusive and broad... Read More

APC, Northern leaders, party politics, PDP

August 16, 2017

Ekiti 2018: I am ready to do God’s assignment – Segun Oni

The governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), Segun Oni, says he is in the race to become governor of Ekiti so as to redeem the state. Highlights of his statement: He is on a “redemption mission” and, urges every progressive person to support, as not everyone can do it. He asks everyone to be... Read More

APC, Ekiti, party politics, PDP, Segun oni

August 15, 2017

You have failed Nigerians, PDP tells APC

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has replied the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), over comments made about former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying the party has reneged on its promises and failed Nigerians. What Jonathan said: The PDP achieved a lot in its 16 years rule. No one can intimidate the PDP. His administration had... Read More

2019 Elections, APC, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, party politics, PDP

Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com

August 14, 2017

I will not hesitate to cut the remaining APC members in Rivers state – Wike

The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, in a video published online by Gossip Mill, has said he will drive out members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Highlights of what he said holding up a machete: The machete is meant for a purpose which is to clear all the unwanted members living... Read More

APC, Nyesom Wike, party politics, PDP, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

August 13, 2017

“Dokpesi and his cohorts are dark elements we must do away with” – APDA chairman

The National Chairman of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), Shitu Kabiru, has said DAAR Chairman, Raymong Dokpesi and some other members of the two-month old party had attempted to sell the party to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He said this in an interview with Punch on Sunday, adding that such people have not... Read More

APDA, party politics, PDP, Raymond Dokpesi, Shitu Kabiru

August 13, 2017

PDP’s achievements is there for all to see – Godswill Akpabio

Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North-West, PDP), says his colleagues in the All Progressives Congress (APC) are welcome to join his party. He said they have been making inquiries if there was room for them in the PDP, also that Nigerians await the party’s return to power in 2019. Speaking at the PDP’s national convention in... Read More

APC, APC Senators, Godswill Akpabio, party politics, PDP

August 11, 2017

We are expecting high profile defectors in the next 3 weeks – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said in Abuja Thursday, that it was expecting those it outlined as “high-profile” defectors to rejoin within the next three weeks. The Chairman of the party’s Special Non-Elective National Convention, who is also the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, stated this in a chat with newsmen while inspecting Eagles... Read More

APC, Nigerian political parties, party politics, PDP

August 10, 2017

Gov Obiano claims the APC is behind insecurity in Anambra

The governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, has claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), wants to send the state into crisis, using its federal might to attempt to impose a state of emergency. According to Vanguard, Obiano who was reacting to reports credited to the APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where he called on the... Read More

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August 10, 2017

“Wike is confused and is afraid of everybody around him” – Peterside

The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State Dakuku Peterside, said on Wednesday that the present governor, Nyesom Wike is only making a mockery of governance in the state. He decried the way Wike is handling the state’s affairs, recounting what had happened in the last couple of days, where the governor... Read More

Dakuku Peterside, Nyesom Wike, party politics, Rivers State

August 9, 2017

PDP tasks Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, others back to the party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to invite former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Bukola Saraki; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara back to the party. According to Vanguard, others targeted by the party include Senators Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aliyu Wamakko, Abdullahi Adamu, Danjuma Goje and Sokoto... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, APC, Nigerian politics, Nyesom Wike, party politics, PDP

August 9, 2017

Crisis rocks new mega party, APDA as Dokpesi, Nwanyawu are suspended

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance National (APDA) working committee has announced the suspension of Raymond Dokpesi, Dan Nwanyanwu, and Mainasara Ilo from the party. The party disclosed this in a statement signed by Emeka Okengwu, its national secretary, on Tuesday in Abuja, TheCable reports. Okengwu said Dokpesi and the two others were suspended for unlawful gathering... Read More

APDA, Dan Nwanyanwu, Mainasara Ilo, party politics, Raymond Dokpesi

August 8, 2017

The Thread: These are the implications of allowing Buhari remain a ‘Missing President’

Our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, is causing quite the disruption in the land. Lauretta Onochie is mouthing off, concerned citizens have staged a protest in Abuja, and the Nigerian police returned to type. This picture will go down in National memory as another example of Govt crackdown on peaceful protests in the 18th year of... Read More

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APC, Buharia still MIA, Constitutional Ammendments, Demola Olarewaju, party politics, Protests, Senate's overwatch, The Thread

August 7, 2017

PDP vows to bring Kano Speaker to book for flouting court order

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the leadership of the Kano State House of Assembly of violating a court order. According to The Nation, the court, in a July 12 judgment, sacked an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker, Hayatu Sallau (Kura/Garun Mallam constituency), from the House of Assembly. The judgment... Read More

APC, kano, Kano State House of Assembly, party politics, PDP

August 7, 2017

PDP Chair, Makarfi airs his views on restructuring

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi Sunday, said that the party was not against restructuring, but there should a debate on what should be restructured. Makarfi, who spoke in an interview with Vanguard, said, “Because it (restructuring) means different things to different people, there is a need to sit down... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, party politics, PDP, restructuring

August 5, 2017

APC chieftain in Kano defects to the PDP

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, Alhaji El- Amin Ibrahim has defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ibrahim told newsmen in Kano on Saturday that his decision was borne out of his desire and commitment to serve people and ensure that promises made to the electorate were fulfilled, NAN... Read More

Alhaji El- Amin Ibrahim, APC, kano, party politics, PDP

August 5, 2017

“Economically, things are difficult” – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has admitted that things are things are difficult economically. However, the party said the diversification efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration would, in a few years, yield fruits that would make Nigeria be counted as one of the industrial power houses in Africa. National Chairman of the party, John... Read More

APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, party politics

The #NotTooYoungToRun campaign needs the #NotTooPoorToRun campaign to succeed

by Tosin Adesina In the build up to the 2011 Presidential elections, foremost media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine contested for the Presidency under the banner of the Labour Party and he eventually emerged as the candidate; the shock that happened few weeks to the election is what Dele Momodu won’t forget... Read More

APC, atiku abubakar, not too young to run, party politics, PDP

The recent messages from the PDP seems to be that they can change the ‘change’

by Tosin Adesina Something is happening to the PDP and we need to give the once prodigal son that frittered the nation’s reserve a second look this time around. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was at the helm of affairs from 1999-2015 when it lost to the new entrant – the APC; registered two years... Read More

APC, atiku abubakar, party politics, PDP

Why Buhari may stand alone in 2019

by Tosin Adesina The journey for 2019 presidential election started the moment APC won the 2015 presidential election and every action embarked on by the party and its individuals are all pointing towards 2019 and nothing more. The earliest sign was the election of principal officers of the National Assembly. The party had Senator Ahmed... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Muhammadu Buhari, party politics, Yakubu Dogara, Yemi Osinbajo

Is Atiku Abubakar gradually becoming the opposition within the APC?

by Tosin Adesina Well, we are sure you would be surprised that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is featuring in our story of the day, for the second time, within a space of few days. That’s the reason why this category was created – to dissect knotty stories into pieces for your reading pleasure –... Read More

APC, atiku abubakar, party politics

There’s a lot of work to do in the APC | Saraki reacts to speculations that he’s defecting to PDP

Senate President Bukola Saraki said contrary to speculations, he was a full member of All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki said this at a Forum in Abuja that the rumours were mischievous urging the public the ignore such. He said that those spreading such information were doing so as propaganda for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).... Read More

APC, Bukola Saraki, party politics, PDP

Akala, Ladoja return to PDP

Two former governors of Oyo State, ‎Rasheed Ladoja and Alao Akala have reportedly returned to the PDP. Ladoja and Akala, defected to the Accord Party (AP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively. The two former governors were yesterday represented at a meeting of Oyo State PDP stakeholders, summoned by the national leadership of the... Read More

Accord Party, Alao-Akala, APC, party politics, PDP, Rasheed Ladoja

August 1, 2017

15 political parties endorse Andy Uba as consensus candidate for Anambra election

An alliance of 15 registered political parties called The Mega Coalition, said it had endorsed Senator Andy Uba (Anambra South) as its candidate for the Nov. 18 governorship election in Anambra State. The Chancellor of the coalition, Chief Perry Opara, announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Opara said that Uba emerged from... Read More

anambra election, Andy Uba, APC, party politics, PDP

July 27, 2017

I can’t reply Fayose because he “has taken leave of common sense” – Odigie-Oyegun

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun Thursday, blasted the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose over his comments on the state of health of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with journalists shortly after receiving the report of the APC Constitution Review Committee led by the national legal adviser of the party, Muiz Banire, Oyegun... Read More