PDP

February 20, 2017

Why we barricaded PDP meeting venue – Police

The Police on Monday said it barricaded the venue of the PDP caretaker committee meeting at the International Conference Centre Abuja to “forestall breach of peace.” The Police spokesperson in Abuja, Manzah Anjuguri while speaking with newsmen said the action was taken to secure lives and properties. Recall that the police had denied leaders... Read More

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February 20, 2017

PDP has no faction – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not factionalised. Jonathan said this on Monday after a closed door meeting with Chairman of the PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff. “We are solving our problems. There are bound to be differences in politics. It is the way we resolve these... Read More

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February 20, 2017

We reject Sheriff’s peace offer, he is a traitor – Makarfi’s PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the peace move by Ali Modu Sheriff as a “Greek gift”. After winning in court, Sheriff had urged all members and stakeholders of the party to join him to rebuild the party. But in a communiqué after the stakeholders meeting... Read More

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February 20, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. SHERIFF, APC LOCK UP STAKEHOLDERS MEETING VENUE – MAKARFI-FACTION The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) of barricading the venue of its stakeholders meeting. 2. 21 PERSONS KILLED... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Makarfi, Fayose, others hold PDP stakeholders meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday held its stakeholders meeting at the Ekiti State Governor’s lodge in Abuja. The Police had earlier barricaded the entrance to the international conference centre where the National Caretaker committee of the party was supposed to meet. See photos below:

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February 20, 2017

PDP calls for impeachment of Obiano over constitutional breaches

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has petitioned the State House of Aseembly, asking it to impeach Governor Willie Obiano. State chairman of PDP, Prince Ken Emeakayi disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, Anambra state on Monday. Emekayi said Obiano recently traveled abroad and spent 30 days without informing the House of Assembly.... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Sheriff, APC lock up stakeholders meeting venue – Makarfi-faction

by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) of barricading the venue of its stakeholders meeting. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday. “Senator Ali Modu Sheriff in collaboration with the All Progressive... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Sheriff visits Babangida in Minna

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday visited former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida at his home in Minna, Niger state. Sherrif arrived Babangida’s uphill residence at about 3:15 pm and was accompanied by former Niger state Governor Dr Muazu Babngida Aliyu. Babangida... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Sheriff, the Angel of Death to the PDP – Fani-Kayode

by Dolapo Adelana A chieftain of the Peples Dmocratic Party (PDP) and former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says he will in no way support Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s chairman. Fani-Kayode, who said this in a statement on Sunday said “Sheriff is the Angel of Death to the PDP”. The statement reads, “Those... Read More

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February 19, 2017

PDP Chairmanship: “My support is not for Ali Modu Sheriff personally” – Murray-Bruce

by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district Ben Murray-Bruce says his statement demanding support for Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was for the good of party. Bruce, in a statement said his call was made in order not to give enemies of the party weapons... Read More

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February 19, 2017

If PDP had continued B’Haram would have taken over Aso Rock – Garba Shehu

by Dolapo Adelana The senior special assistant to the president on Media and Publicity Mallam Garba Shehu says many Nigerians are of the belief that had the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remained in power, the Boko Haram sect would have taken over Aso Rock. According to The Cable, Shehu started this over the weekend in... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Fayose speaking for himself, not all PDP governors – Sheriff

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said Governor Ayodele Fayose was wrong to have rejected him on behalf of other PDP governors. Sheriff , who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Saturday on the Court of Appeal judgement in Port Harcourt, Rivers said the... Read More

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February 18, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce reacts to Sheriff’s emergence as PDP Chairman

Unlike the PDP governors who have vowed not to cooperate with the party’s newly-restored Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has made his stance known and it’s that of peace and unity. The Senator released a brief statement making clear his position on the judgement of the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt on... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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February 18, 2017

PDP youths demand immediate release of Audu Maikori

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party, National Youth Frontier (PDP NYF) has condemned the arrest of Chocolate City founder, Barr. Audu Maikori. In a statement on Saturday, the group described the arrest of the lawyer as a show of shame, excessive display of tyranny and an act of executive rascality. According to the statement... Read More

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February 18, 2017

I will shut Fayose, Wike out of PDP – Sheriff

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff has promised to make Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike irrelevant in the party. An appeal court had on Friday pronounced Sheriff the authentic Chairman of the PDP. While reacting to the judgment, Sheriff vowed... Read More

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February 18, 2017

Court ruling: PDP appeals to members not to defect

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to its members not to defect following a judgment by the Court of Appeal that Ali Modu Sheriff remains chairman of the party. The appeal was made by the Board of Trustees and the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the party. BoT chairman, Senator Walid... Read More

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February 18, 2017

PDP power tussle: Makarfi heads to Supreme Court

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would head to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal affirmed Ali Modu Sheriff as chairman of the party. National Publicity Secretary of the Committee, Dayo Adeyeye disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Adeyeye... Read More

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February 17, 2017

It’s time to leave PDP’s carcass… – Fani-Kayode

by Dolapo Adelana Former Minister for Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says its time for members of the People Democratic Party (PDP) to leave the party’s carcass behind. Fani-Kayode, who said this via his Twitter account following the Court of Appeal’s decision recognising Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s chairman, stated that the decision was a... Read More

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February 17, 2017

PDP lost in 2015 because it chose Jonathan – Former Senator

by Dolapo Adelana Senator Grace Bent who represented Adamawa South in the Sixth Senate says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost the 2015 election because of its decision to field Jonathan as its candidate, The Nation reports. Speaking on zoning, Bent said, “Of course, it did. In all fairness, Jonathan should not have had the... Read More

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PDP

February 17, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Will Wike and Fayose travel to see the President?

We already talked about this dilemma elsewhere on YNaija today but looks like the issue is gearing up to become a lot ,ore serious as the People’s Democratic Party Youth leadership has now started making calls for the presidency to send a PDP delegation made up of the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and his... Read More

The Presidential Blog, Thinking Through

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February 17, 2017

Appeal Court ruling, a rape on Nigeria’s democracy – Fayose

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum on Friday kicked against the outcome of the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State that reinstated Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as as the National Chairman of the Party, describing it as a rape on the Nation’s democracy. Addressing news men in Abuja on Friday, the... Read More

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February 17, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Appeal Court declares Ali-Modu Sheriff PDP chairman The Port Harcourt division of the Appeal Court Friday declared Ali Modu Sheriff as the legitimate chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 2. PDP Chairmanship tussle: APC plotting a one-party state – Makarfi faction The Ahmed... Read More

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February 17, 2017

Hold on, how come no member of the opposition has been to London to see the President?

Scratch that, the more interesting question is “How come no opposition member has been to London to The Bu? If the whole point of all the travelling to see the President is to assure Nigerians that he’s truly hale and hearty, in good spirits or just to see him in order to keep mum about his health,... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 17, 2017

PDP Chairmanship tussle: APC plotting a one-party state – Makarfi faction

by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. The Makarfi faction in a statement said this following the Appeal Court ruling declaring Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s chairman. “Two out of... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, APC, Appeal Court, PDP

February 17, 2017

BREAKING: Appeal Court declares Ali-Modu Sheriff PDP chairman

by Dolapo Adelana The Port Harcourt division of the Appeal Court Friday declared Ali Modu Sheriff as the legitimate chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The judgment was delivered by a three-man panel of justices on the PDP leadership tussle – between Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi. The PDP has been in turmoil following a... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, Appeal Court, chairmanship, PDP

February 16, 2017

6 Lagos PDP lawmakers defect to APC

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the defection of six of the eight Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the Lagos state house of assembly. Actin clerk of the Assembly, Azeez Sanni, read a letter dated February 16, and signed by the defectors, indicating that they had decided to join the... Read More

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February 15, 2017

6 Rivers lawmakers take taxis to work | Magnus Abe cries out to Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Rivers South-east senatorial district, has accused Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike of divisiveness, The Cable reports. Abe said the state government purchased vehicles for all the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the state assembly but no provision was made for the All Progressives Congress (APC) legislators. Abe, said this... Read More

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February 14, 2017

PDP should forget presidency until after Buhari’s tenure – Anenih

A former board of trustees’ chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Anenih has said the party should forget about the presidency until President Muhammadu Buhari finishes his tenure. He said this when the leadership of the Jerry Gana strategy review and inter-party affairs committee visited him in Abuja. Anenih said the party must... Read More

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February 13, 2017

PDP’s 2015 election loss, a temporary setback – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed happiness at plans put in place by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to regain power at the central. He said this when he hosted stakeholders of the party at his Abuja residence on Monday. Jonathan said the loss experienced by the party in 2015 was a temporary setback. He said “PDP... Read More

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PDP

February 13, 2017

Opinion: APC is PDP in new clothes

by Anonymous Any time Buhari Media Center/Buhari Media Organization minions try to erect the false binary between PDP and APC and to talk of “16 years of PDP misrule,” show them this list. Please add to it because I know there’s more: APC is PDP in New Clothes. See: 1. Sen. Pres. Bukola Saraki. PDP... Read More

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