4 d. ago Imo PDP Stakeholders Affirm Wike As National Leader, Back Anyanwu

The division in the opposition party deepened when the Umar Damagum faction expelled Wike, Anyanwu and a former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, among others, for anti-party activities. The post Imo PDP Stakeholders Affirm Wike As National Leader, Back Anyanwu appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Calling Trump to save Nigeria’s democracy, national threat — Wike

"This is a national security threat. Some are even calling Trump to 'save their democracy.' How can you call an outsider to..."

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8 d. ago Wike rejects PDP factional leader’s claims, says Nigeria’s democracy stable

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed allegations by Tanimu Turaki, factional National Chairman of the read more Wike rejects PDP factional leader’s claims, says Nigeria’s democracy stable

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9 d. ago PDP crisis: Police disperse party members with teargas as Wike storms national secretariat

The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Tuesday as security operatives used teargas to clear Wadata read more PDP crisis: Police disperse party members with teargas as Wike storms national secretariat

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9 d. ago Imo Peoples Democratic Party Kicks Against Dissolution Of Executives

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked against  the dissolution of the state leadership at the just concluded National Convention of the party,  in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the state publicity secretary of the party, Hon. Lancelot […]

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1 week ago PDP Elects Turaki As National Chairman, Expels Wike, Fayose, Others

But moments after the party expelled former governor Nyesom Wike, and 10 others at the convention, two PDP governors — Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa) and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) — rejected the decision. The post PDP Elects Turaki As National Chairman, Expels Wike, Fayose, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Peoples Democratic Party Convention Wike, Anyanwu, Others Dismiss Expulsion, Declare Meeting Illegal

The political storm in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reached a climax yesterday as key figures, including minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose; and suspended national secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, have rejected their expulsion from the party, describing the just-concluded convention in Ibadan as a “constitutional farce” […]

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1 week ago ‘Dirty December in November,’ Wike’s aide reacts to Minister’s ‘expulsion’ from PDP 

Tribune Online reports that the PDP, at its ongoing National Convention in Ibadan on Saturday, announced the expulsion of Wike, former governor Ayodele Fayose, party’s...

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1 week ago PDP Dissolves Structures In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved structures of the party in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States. The dissolution was carried out at the ongoing elective national convention of the party holding in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, who confirmed the dissolution in the affected states, moved […]

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1 week ago Convention: PDP Dissolves Party Structures In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers

The decision was confirmed as host governor Seyi Makinde moved a motion to ratify and approve elected executive committees of the PDP at various levels in states and zones where congresses have already been concluded. The post Convention: PDP Dissolves Party Structures In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Wike’s Clash With Military Officer Poses Threat To National Security – Buratai

However, Wike's aide, Lere Olayinka, said the former Army Chief is mistaken in claiming that the Minister’s actions pose a security threat. The post Wike’s Clash With Military Officer Poses Threat To National Security – Buratai appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Wike’s Camp Petitions NJC Over Oyo Judge’s Order For PDP To Hold Convention

The factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) camp loyal to the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) against Justice A.L. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court over his ex parte order that the PDP should hold its national convention slated for November 15. The petition, dated November 5, […]

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3 w. ago Wike Speaks As Factions Throw Peoples Democratic Party Into Disarray

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was plunged into a deeper crisis as the faction led by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, took over control of the party’s national secretariat. The faction’s national chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman (national vice chairman) arrived in the party’s national secretariat in Abuja accompanied by his loyalists. Abdulrahman was […]

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3 w. ago ‘Damagum Is A Tax Collector, Not A Steadfast Leader’, Wike Accuses PDP Chair Of Bribe

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, describing him as a “tax collector” who lacked the discipline and integrity to lead the opposition party. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday evening, Wike alleged […]

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3 w. ago ‘We Can’t Continue To Allow Impunity,’ Wike Backs Damagum’s Suspension

The crisis in the PDP deepened on Saturday as a faction of the party loyal to Wike announced the suspension of its National Chairman, Umar Damagum. The post ‘We Can’t Continue To Allow Impunity,’ Wike Backs Damagum’s Suspension appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Wike’s camp takes over PDP secretariat, instals Abdulrahman national chairman

Group loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, on Monday, took full control of Wadata Plaza, read more Wike’s camp takes over PDP secretariat, instals Abdulrahman national chairman

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3 w. ago Imo PDP tackles Uzodinma over environmental agency’s alleged acts of terrorism

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State chapter, has expressed its worries over the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO) read more Imo PDP tackles Uzodinma over environmental agency’s alleged acts of terrorism

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3 w. ago BREAKING: PDP Crisis Deepens As Suspended Anyanwu Group Suspends Damagum, Others

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Saturday as parallel factions emerged within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). A faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced the suspension of the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, alongside five other […]

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3 w. ago Wike Vows To Continue PDP Fight, Hails Court Judgement Stopping Party’s Convention

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that his faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will continue its internal fight to ensure justice prevails, following a court judgement that restrained the party from proceeding with its planned National Convention slated for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. Wike, while addressing a […]

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3 w. ago National Convention: Wike Welcomes Court Verdict, Says Impunity Has No Place In PDP

Justice Omotosho stopped the planned PDP Convention until the party complies with its statutory requirements, the Constitution and the Electoral Act. The post National Convention: Wike Welcomes Court Verdict, Says Impunity Has No Place In PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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