PDP LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the commencement of…
OYO COURT UPHOLDS PDP 2025 CONVENTION RESULTS AMIDST TARABA CRISIS
Ibadan, Oyo State – The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has officially upheld the results of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 2025 convention, which was held on November 15 and 16, 2025. Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5 delivered the ruling on Friday, dismissing requests from Nwachukwu and others who had sought to pause the proceedings. The judgment approved all 13 claims brought by the claimant, Folahan Malomo Adelabi, through his lawyer, Musbau Adetunmbi. This decision legally recognizes the leadership of the party, including the Dr. Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee elected at the convention. The ruling effectively concludes disputes surrounding the validity of the convention and confirms the party’s internal election results in Ibadan. In related news, the PDP in Taraba State has been plunged into a fresh crisis. A newly formed 16-member State Caretaker Committee has issued a directive for members of the dissolved State Working Committee (SWC) to vacate the party’s state secretariat. Naija News reported on Thursday evening that the directive was made public in a statement by the Caretaker Committee chairman, Dr. Falack Victor. Dr. Victor asserted that the former SWC members "no longer have the right to remain in the secretariat following their removal from office" and warned that non-compliance could lead to legal action against them. He further stated that "remaining in the party office after a lawful dissolution goes against the law."
ADAMAWA GOVERNOR FINTIRI DEFECTS TO APC, ONANUGA TAKES AIM AT ATIKU
Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move he declared in a statewide broadcast on Friday morning. Fintiri stated that his decision was made "in the interest of Adamawa people and to attract more development to the state," emphasizing that "working closely with the federal government would help bring more projects and benefits to residents." The governor also disclosed that his defection was accompanied by several members of the State House of Assembly, commissioners, and party officials who have also moved to the ruling party. This mass defection is anticipated to strengthen the APC's political structure within Adamawa State. Reacting to the announcement, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, took to his social media page to direct comments at former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who also hails from Adamawa State. Onanuga stated that "any politician who lacks strong backing in his home state should not attempt to market himself to the rest of the country," a comment widely interpreted as a direct jab at Atiku. This development has ignited fresh political discussions across Adamawa State, which has historically been a strong base for the PDP. Governor Fintiri's decision signifies a notable shift in the state’s political alignment.
APC DENOUNCES ADC CLAIMS, CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO SHOOTING INCIDENT
Abuja, FCT – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly refuted accusations made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding a shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State. In a press statement issued on February 26, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON, the APC dismissed the ADC's claims as "utterly delusional" and accused the party of being its "own nemesis." The APC statement criticized the ADC for what it termed "weaponize dark humor as a strategy to deceive, distract and disrupt in desperation for public sympathy." It condemned the ADC's assertion that the APC was responsible for the shooting incident even before law enforcement investigations were concluded, calling it "senseless" and indicative of a party that "lacks focus and without regard for the due process of law." The APC declared that by its "baseless conclusion," the ADC has "declared itself to be the accuser, investigator, prosecutor, and judge in its own cause." Morka questioned the ADC's credibility, stating, "Nigerians must wonder how a party that cannot manage a single incident with proper guidance, maturity, and in line with legal and constitutional process can be trusted to manage the complexities of Nigeria’s security environment." He further labeled the ADC’s reference to "cases of acts of terrorism by the ruling APC against our party" as "reckless and unjustifiable," suggesting it reveals the ADC and its leaders as "a confused bunch, desperate to whip up sentiments and curry public sympathy at all costs." Morka added that such a "flippant accusation clearly shows that the ADC is out of touch with the prevailing realities of the country’s war on terror, and insensitive to the patriotic sacrifices of our troops in the frontlines in defence of our lives and liberty." The APC unequivocally condemned all forms of violence in the political space, stating, "Our great Party roundly condemns the reported shooting incident in Edo state. We call on police and other law enforcement authorities to carry out an expeditious investigation into the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice." However, the APC suggested that the investigation "should begin with a thorough scrutiny of the ADC, its leaders and members as prime suspects." Morka highlighted "widely reported violent clashes and confrontations among its factional leaders over control and access to certain meetings of the party" as potential areas of focus for law enforcement. He asserted, "The ADC cannot smear our great Party with a violent incident of its own exclusive making." Reiterating its non-involvement, the APC stated, "To be clear, the APC has absolutely no role or responsibility in the unfortunate shooting incident." The party emphasized its focus on recent electoral successes, noting, "We are too busy taking stock of our recent big wins in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) municipal elections, and the Rivers and Kano states constituency elections to pay any attention to a fringe and inconsequential meeting of ADC political wanderers in Edo state." The APC advised the ADC to instead "be just as busy trying to fathom its back-to-back dismal and disgraceful performance in previous and recent by-elections in the country despite its nuisance rants." The statement concluded with an expression of gratitude to Nigerians for their "solid and growing support" of the APC, specifically thanking the electorate in the FCT, Kano, and Rivers states for their "eloquent vote of confidence in our Party, and in the visionary and transformative leadership of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR." Morka affirmed that "Our Party and Mr President remain focused on building a stronger, more resilient and prosperous country for the good of all Nigerians."
FUBARA APPOINTS NEW SSG, CHIEF OF STAFF AMIDST RIVERS STATE POLITICAL TENSIONS
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has…
PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT PETER OBI SURVIVES ATTACK IN BENIN
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EDO STATE COMMISSIONING OF 54 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MARKS MAJOR BOOST TO GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT
Benin City, February 23, 2026 – The Minister of the Federal Capital…
KANO BY-ELECTION: PDP, NNPP, ADC MISSING FROM BALLOT AS VOTER TURNOUT REMAINS LOW
Kano – Three major opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigerian…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CALLS FOR ORDERLINESS, RESTRAINT BY SECURITY AGENCIES, URGES INEC TO STRENGTHEN VOTERS’ CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF FCT, KANO, RIVERS ELECTIONS
Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies,…
PROGRESSIVE GROUP RALLIES SUPPORT FOR AMAC CHAIRMAN’S RE-ELECTION
The Progressive Next Generation Initiative has called for early voter mobilisation and…
