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‘We, PDP must assist APC’ | 7 things Bode George wants his party to know

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George has identified selfish interests and indiscipline as the main cause of the crisis which is tearing the fabrics of his party to shreds currently. The PDP has been in the news for the rift in the leadership of the party and just recently... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The sack of Sheriff, a breath of fresh air for PDP

The sack of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came to me as a very big relief. The sack was long overdue as we had always maintained that Sheriff had no business being the chairman in the first place. Although we were maligned by some... Read More

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I have no personal reason to support Sheriff- Wike

The Governor of River state and Chairman of the 2016 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Planning Committee, Nyesom Wike has in the face of the controversy surrounding the ousting of the acting national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff declared that the PDP cannot be allowed to die. Wike was one of the governors... Read More

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PDP crisis: Heavily armed police officials stationed at PDP headquaters

To forestall any further breakdown of law and order, more than 30 heavily armed police officials have reportedly taken over the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. According to Punch, the policemen were sent to the PDP secretariat, on Sunday, to prevent the recently sacked national chairman of the party, Ali... Read More

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‘There are no factions in PDP’ -Ekweremadu is living on another planet

Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu today denied that the PDP has two different factions. This was contained in a statement signed by Ekweremadu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Uche Anichukwu. The statement said what exists in the PDP is people with varying interests, which... Read More

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‘Sheriff was betrayed in Port Harcourt’

Despite being sacked as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu-Sheriff still insists that he remains the national chairman of the party. According to Premium Times, who spoke to Inuwa Bwala, the spokesperson for Sheriff, the decision of the Port Harcourt convention was null and void as Sheriff had already announced... Read More

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PDP governor, Olusegun Mimiko makes ‘clueless’ look good

Following the cancellation of the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko took to his Twitter page with some words of encouragement for the members of the party and a promise to Nigerians. The governor was reported to be a part of the decision making group that fired controversial... Read More

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Why PDP’s National Convention was suspended

The Peoples Democratic Party has officially called off its national convention which was scheduled to hold today in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The build up to the convention had been marred with several conflicts between members of the party and the founding fathers of the party. While this convention was billed to hold in Port... Read More

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4 possible outcomes of PDP’s national convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to kick off its national convention today at Port Harcourt, the River state capital. The party is expected to elect new officials at the convention. Here are 4 things to expect from the convention. 1) Ali Modu-Sheriff will retain his position Ali-Modu Sheriff has faced stiff opposition since... Read More

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PDP convention in Port Harcourt to be called off?

Despite confident declarations from Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention would hold, new reports filtering out suggest that the convention might be canceled. The convention was billed to hold today(Saturday) in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. According to online media outlet, Naij, a source within the PDP told their... Read More

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According to Ali Modu Sheriff, APC is not ‘owned by Nigerians’

The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, on Friday, inadvertently questioned the legitimacy of the All Progressives Congress and other political parties in Nigeria. According to Sheriff, “PDP is the only party that belongs to Nigerians and owned by Nigerians.” Sheriff, who is also vying for the post of national chairman... Read More

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Court stops PDP national convention | ‘Convention must go on’ -Sheriff

A Lagos Federal High Coury has issued an order stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention on May 21, 2016 im Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The suit, brought before Justice Ibrahim Buba, was allegedly filed by the National Chairman of the party, Ali Sheriff, the National Secretary, Adewale Oladipo and National... Read More

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PDP BoT extends Ali Modu Sheriff’s tenure to 2018

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, on Monday, decided that it will extend the tenure of the National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, till 2018 when he will vacate the office for a southerner. The PDP BoT made its position known after its meeting in Abuja, saying the reason for extending... Read More

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‘PDP will be united in the next 48 hours’ -Akpabio dreams

The National Assembly caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is divided over the National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu-Sherrif. According to The Sun, which spoke to a source present at a close door meeting held by the PDP lawmakers, there is no consensus among the lawmakers on Sheriff. Speaking after the closed door... Read More

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Ali Modu Sheriff just ate humble pie

Ali Modu Sheriff, the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended an apology to stakeholders of the party who might be offended over statements made by his aides but credited to him. At a media briefing in Jalingo on Sunday, May 15, Sheriff explained that it was not in his character to... Read More

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Sheriff defies party chieftains, pursues amendment of PDP constitution

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff is said to be moving towards changing the constitution of the opposition party to favour his ambition. Sheriff’s goal is to contest the chairmanship of the party at the national convention of the PDP on May 21, however, many party chieftains are opposed to... Read More

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Opinion: Who is sabotaging Buhari; the Sheriff?

BONNIE Honig, political theorist and author of ‘Emergency Politics: Paradox, Law, Democracy’ wrote: “Democracies must resist emergency’s pull to focus on life’s necessities (food, security, and bare essentials)” as they “tend to privatize and isolate citizens rather than bring us together on behalf of hopeful futures.” Emphasizing the connections between contemporary food politics and the... Read More

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PDP zoning committee to submit report in favor of Ali Modu Sheriff

Ahead of its May 21 national convention in Port Harcourt, the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party will on Thursday, April 28 receive the recommendations of the party’s zoning committee. The NEC is expected to also ratify the submission of the zoning committee upon receipt. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja at the Transcorp... Read More

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‘Our aprons are not tied to the party’ | Jonathan’s ministers will leave PDP, if…

If the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, returns to office on May 21, former Ministers, who served under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, have threatened to leave the opposition party. Punch Newspapers reports that some of the ministers have declared that they would not remain in the party after the... Read More

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‘How do you put Atiku, Buhari and Tinubu in one political pot?’ – Lamido

Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa state, has lauded the effectiveness of the controversial National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff. Lamido, who spoke to Weekly Trust on Saturday, April 23, said the people calling for the removal of Sheriff as PDP chairman do not understand the intricacies of politics. He also... Read More

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‘Most senior governor in Nigeria’, Fayose won’t support Sheriff’s presidential ambition

The ‘most senior governor in Nigeria’, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state says he won’t support the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party to contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2019. The governor described the rumours of a prospective joint ticket of Sheriff/Fayose for the 2019 presidential elections as the ‘deceit of the highest order’. Speaking at... Read More

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PDP governors plot Sheriff’s fall in party game of thrones

Peoples Democratic Party governors, who played a hand in bringing in Ali Modu Sheriff as the party chairman have turned tail and orchestrated a fine plan to ensure that he is ousted at the forthcoming National convention party billed to begin in May. According to reports, the governors are in cahoot with the Board of... Read More

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YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics

After careful analysis and a thorough scouring of the nation’s political landscape, YNaija has painstakingly compiled the list of 100 persons who are a force to reckon with -in Nigerian politics. They are the movers and shakers of the political space in Nigeria… nary a conversation on politics without these names popping up. Asides politics,... Read More

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Ali-Modu Sheriff ‘will successfully destroy the PDP’ – Governor Shettima

“His Excellency, Senator Ali Sheriff is my boss and is someone that I am eternally indebted to. I always tend to shy away from commenting on issues directly involving him”, says Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state in an interview with Vanguard. Having made the above statement, one would think he’d actually keep to his... Read More

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PDP divided over National Chairman position [DETAILS]

Not everyone in the hierarchy of the People Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page regarding the position of National Chairman. The South West chapter of the former ruling party is divided -one group is in support of the candidacy of the incumbent National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff while the other group is hellbent... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Again, David Mark’s seat under threat | Bauchi govt after corrupt ghosts | More stories

Ghost workers in Bauchi would be prosecuted – Abubakar. Leadership We won’t conclude rerun in Rivers until it is safe – INEC. Vanguard Kachikwu says fuel scarcity will end in April. Leadership David Mark’s Senate seat under challenge Nation Al-Qaeda plans to attack Nigeria, says security expert. Vanguard PDP senators, ex-governors pass vote of confidence... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 19,000 ghost workers discovered in Bauchi | 16 teachers suspended for enslaving students | More stories

16 teachers suspended for using students as laborers in Ekiti. Vanguard IGP deploys 6,000 policemen for Rivers rerun. Leadership Military seeks Buhari’s approval to try soldiers over arms deal. Punch 19,000 ghost workers discovered in Bauchi. Leadership EFCC will probe Yuguda on this condition, if… – Abubakar. Vanguard EFCC to probe election cases handled by... Read More

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Ali Modu Sheriff bows to pressure, promises to step down at stipulated time

Former governor of Borno state and now national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff has allayed fears about his appointment as party leader and promised to step down when the time comes. Sheriff was appointed as the chairman of the party on Tuesday, February 16 following a meeting of PDP governors and... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Fani Kayode to Sheriff: ‘By the time it’s all over, you’ll get the shocker of your life’

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the subtle threat perceived to have been thrown at him by controversial Peoples Democratic Party National chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff. Fani-Kayode, had upon knowledge of Sheriff’s appointment as the party chairma, stated that the former governor of Borno state has very strong ties to the deadly... Read More

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February 24, 2016

‘A threat to Fani-Kayode is a threat to us all’ | Former PDP ministers warn, reject Sheriff

The Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 have collectively rejected the appointment of former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, as the National Chairman of the party. Following the controversy that trailed the announcement of Sheriff as PDP national chairman, the forum of former ministers called for a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, February... Read More

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