Governors
PDP stakeholders, including state chairmen, former governors, and serving National Assembly members, gathered for a meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, to discuss the party's national convention and zoning of offices. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who chaired the meeting, emphasized the importance of democracy and inclusivity, stating that
Governors
The recent bye-elections in three key constituencies in Kaduna State have marked a significant shift in the state's political landscape, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) clinching all three seats in a resounding landslide. This victory has cemented the party's growing hegemony in Kaduna and
Governors
The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made a significant move by appointing the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, as a member of the party's 2025 National Convention Organising Committee. This appointment comes despite Governor Fubara's suspension by President Bola Tinubu,
Political parties
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a growing internal divide as its leaders struggle to agree on a presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The party has inaugurated a 110-member organising committee chaired by Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri, but the choice of candidate remains a contentious issue. Former
Political parties
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has fired back at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the outcome of the recent Kaura Namoda South bye-elections. The APC, in a press conference held at their headquarters in Gusau, accused the PDP of resorting to propaganda and fabricating lies against
Political parties
Canada's Immigration Appeal Division's decision to classify Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations has sparked debate among Nigerian politicians and analysts. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, J.S. Okutepa, has defended the ruling, stating that the characterisation is
Political parties
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of Defence and a former governor of Jigawa State, has dismissed claims that he lost his polling unit to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the by-election into Garki/Babura federal constituency. According to his media aide, Mati Ali, the minister voted at polling
Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dogari Daje, emerged victorious in the by-election held in Munya Constituency, Niger House of Assembly, polling a total of 12,556 votes. He secured a significant lead over his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Sabon Sunday, who garnered 5,646 votes.
Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused security operatives of bias in the ongoing by-elections in Edo State, alleging that suspected thugs and some security forces working against the party had stormed polling units in several local government areas, disrupting voting and intimidating voters. The party called on President Bola
Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has rejected the results of the Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa state constituencies' re-run elections held on August 16, 2025, citing rampant irregularities and violence that compromised the process. PDP Chairman Alhaji Yusuf Kibiya described the electoral process as 'entirely
Political parties
Intense political speculation surrounds former President Goodluck Jonathan's possible contest for the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, with Atiku Abubakar's delayed ADC membership plans amid reports of discreet talks between the ADC and Jonathan. The delay in Atiku's membership
Elections
Tensions reached a boiling point during the recently concluded by-election in Ogun State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate accused agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of harassing and intimidating voters. The PDP candidate alleged that APC supporters and political thugs disrupted voting activities in certain polling units,
