Abdullah, Omar
The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah, publicly expressed gratitude to the Congress party for its support during the recent Rajya Sabha elections, while hinting that some legislators associated with the Peoples Democratic Party or Independents may have cross-voted to help the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the fourth
Chairpersons
Governor Douye Diri's dramatic departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set off a chain reaction in Nigerian politics, with six local government chairmen in Bayelsa State following suit in a statement of support for the embattled governor. Diri's resignation was cited as a response
Political parties
In a significant blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai, alongside the entire cabinet, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move marks the final decimation of PDP in the South-east zone, leaving the party without a
Chairpersons
The dispute between Umar Iliya Damagum, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Kamaldeen Ajibade, the party's National Legal Adviser, threatened to derail the party's National Convention on Tuesday. The drama unfolded in the Federal High Court, Abuja, as the two leaders battled
Chairpersons
Austine Nwachukwu and Amah Ibrahim Nnana, chairmen of the Imo and Abia State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have been suspended for allegedly plotting to derail the party's November 15 National Elective Convention. The Forum of PDP State Chairmen, in a statement released on Wednesday, condemned
Political parties
Enugu state Governor Peter Mbah's decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent shockwaves across the South East, marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape. Mbah, who was accompanied by his entire cabinet, lawmakers, council
Political parties
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a deepening crisis following a power tussle between its national chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and national legal adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The dispute arose during a hearing of a suit seeking to stop the party'
Chairpersons
The internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension with the National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, clashing over counsel representation at the Abuja division of the Federal High Court. The dispute arose in a suit brought by three aggrieved
Chairpersons
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s internal conflict has been put on display in a Federal High Court in Abuja, where two top officials, National Chairman Umar Iliya Damagum and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade, clashed over the party's legal representation. The disagreement stalled court proceedings for
Political parties
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a significant step in strengthening its grassroots engagement by establishing a new Directorate of Youth Mobilisation, headed by Mallam Mohammed Abdulmumeen, a seasoned party leader and community development advocate. This move is aimed at expanding the party'
Political parties
Nigerian politics is witnessing a significant shift as Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah expresses his intention to defect from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). APC chieftain Alex Chukwuemeka Obiechina has praised Governor Mbah for his decision, highlighting his courage and foresightedness in
Political parties
As former President Goodluck Jonathan considers his 2027 presidential bid, his candidacy is shrouded in controversy and constitutional doubt. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with zoning disputes, with some leaders suggesting that Jonathan's ticket is zoned to the South, while others claim it's open
