Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The case, which has garnered widespread attention, was brought forth by aggrieved members of the party who questioned the legitimacy of Ganduje’s appointment,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly thrown his weight behind the ongoing efforts to remove Umar Damagum from his position as the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to sources within the party, Atiku Abubakar has been in contact with several members of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) who…
The political landscape of Edo State was thrown into turmoil following the announcement of governorship election results by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), hours before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could officially declare the outcome. According to Opitaglobalmedia, the constitutionally mandated body responsible for election results is INEC, as specified in the 2022 Electoral…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Benin City, Edo State. The protest comes amid rising tensions leading up to the 2024 gubernatorial election. Ighodalo, a prominent lawyer and business leader, alleged that the electoral process is being undermined by INEC…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a clarion call to politicians, urging them to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process. Speaking on the need for transparency and fairness, Tinubu emphasized that the will of the people must be respected at all costs, as the foundation of democracy rests on free and fair elections. The…
The internal dynamics of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a new twist as its governors are increasingly split between two opposing factions—those supporting the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum, and those opposing him. The pro-Damagum faction has rallied significant support from key governors, with Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Ahmadu Fintiri…
In a significant development for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the North East Zone has officially endorsed Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum as the National Chairman of the party. This endorsement comes amidst ongoing internal party reshuffling and legal battles, with the leadership of five states—Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe—firmly backing Damagum. Governor Ahmadu Umaru…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially dissolved all caretaker committee chairpersons across the state. The governor made the announcement during a press briefing at the Government House, Kano, citing the need for improved transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness at the grassroots level. This move comes as part of the governor’s broader agenda to reform local administrative…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, recently paid a visit to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. This visit was in response to the devastating floods that ravaged the region, displacing thousands of residents and causing significant infrastructural damage. Peter Obi’s visit is part of his ongoing commitment to addressing the pressing…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed,a PDP Governor has responded firmly to recent threats made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, vowing that Bauchi would not succumb to any crisis attempts. Wike had warned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to stay out of the ongoing dispute between him and Rivers State Governor,…
