Category: Politics

By Bayero Ade The leadership turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reached a boiling point as pressure mounts on the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, to step down. Party sources indicate that deep-seated divisions among various factions are worsening, threatening the unity of the opposition party. During a recent Board of Trustees…

By Miracle Ogunde Presidential election has kick-started in Ghana, as voters will choose a successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, who steps down after his legally allowed two terms, and will also elect the country’s new parliament. Voting opened at 0700 GMT and will close at 1700 GMT on Saturday, with early results expected on Sunday…

By: Bayero Ade The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commence the process for a by-election in the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency. This follows the defection of Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by its National Publicity…

By Miracle Ogunde Ahead of the 2027 general elections, presidential posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been sighted across major streets in Kano. This fuels speculations about his possible return to contest the nations number one seat. It was gathered that the posters were seen at strategic locations such as Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar…

By Miracle Ogunde Four House of Representativs members elected under the platform of the Labour Party, LP have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection which took place on Thursday on the floor of the House, was announced by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. The lawmakers that defected are from four Kaduna, Imo, Edo…

By Bayero Ade Tony Okocha, the newly elected chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has declared the party’s readiness to take over governance in the state by 2027. In his acceptance speech following his election, Okocha highlighted the peaceful conduct of the congress as a testament to the unity and strength…

North-East leaders on Wednesday reflected on the 20 months of Umar Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and declared that the party was in the right direction. The North-East PDP Unity Forum in a statement in Gombe applauded Damagum for making a positive impact on PDP and keeping faith with…

The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the party leadership is partnering with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The reports alleged that the LP has agreed with Tinubu to deliver his second term if he decides to contest. However, in a statement released on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the…

Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will meet on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, to determine the fate of acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagum ahead of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on November 28. The meeting, convened by Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP…