Taraba Politics Shake-Up: Speaker and 15 PDP Assembly Members Switch to APC
In a dramatic political realignment in Taraba State, Rt. Hon. Kizito Bonzena, Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, has reportedly resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alongside him, 15 other PDP lawmakers are said to have submitted their letters of defection. Though local outlets have […]
Ibadan Court Gives PDP Convention the All-Clear, Directs INEC to Oversee Proceedings
In a dramatic turn of events at the heart of Yoruba land, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been given a legal green-light to proceed with its much-anticipated national convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. That’s according to a ruling delivered by the Oyo State High Court, sitting […]
Tinubu is destroying Nigeria’s democracy — Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of abandoning governance for political theatrics, warning that Nigeria is drifting toward authoritarianism. Speaking in Lagos on Monday, George said the country’s democracy is under threat, citing Tinubu’s March 18, 2025, declaration of a state of emergency in […]
I may dump PDP to support Tinubu – Atiku’s ally Segun Sowunmi
Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesman to ex-PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has signaled a strong possibility of leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Sowunmi stated that he would only support Tinubu if he officially defects […]
I Built PDP Into a Political Force — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he played a vital role in building the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into a major political force both nationally and at the state level. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike responded to criticisms from PDP Board of Trustees member, Chief […]
PDP Risks Collapse Before 2027, Suswam Warns
Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could collapse before the 2027 elections if urgent actions are not taken to address internal crises. Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, Suswam described the PDP as being in critical condition, likening it to a patient in […]
Saraki Has No Moral Right to Criticise My Defection — Okowa Fires Back
Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki for criticising his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, Okowa said Saraki had no moral right to comment on the matter, citing Saraki’s […]
Okowa Explains Why He and Oborevwori Defected to APC
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained why he and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Monday at a ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, where they were officially received into the APC, Okowa said the decision was made in […]
Labour Party Confident of 2027 Election Without Coalition
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed confidence in its ability to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, citing its robust grassroots support and growing appeal among Nigerians. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, dismissed rumors of a coalition agreement with Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) […]
2027 Election: Obi and Atiku alliance can’t unseat Tinubu. – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as a threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. APC National Publicity Director Bala Ibrahim stated that the opposition lacks the cohesion and strategy to challenge the ruling party effectively. Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, […]