18 h. ago DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for playing political games with local government matters in Osun State. The group, in a statement by its state coordinator and secretary, Alfred Adegoke and Kola Ibrahim, made available to journalists in Osogbo […] The post DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago APC, PDP, 15 other parties kick off campaign ahead Rivers LG poll

17 political parties, among which are the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), have read more APC, PDP, 15 other parties kick off campaign ahead Rivers LG poll

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53 h. ago 2027: Southern solidarity planners intensify groundwork for Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Southern solidarity planners intensify groundwork for Tinubu The planners of an alleged solidarity to get a united South to back the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 are reported to have intensified their strategies, the Nigerian Tribune learnt on Sunday. State governors and other key political office holders across party lines, among other stakeholders; have been reportedly contacted in varying ways […] 2027: Southern solidarity planners intensify groundwork for Tinubu Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Wike, Ortom, others who worked against PDP should be sacked – Lamido

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom, and others who campaigned against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 should be sacked. While appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday, Lamido said members who undermined the party to the advantage […] The post Wike, Ortom, others who worked against PDP should be sacked – Lamido appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Obi, Mohammed push for united opposition to challenge Tinubu, build enduring political party

By Paul Orude, Bauchi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on all opposition parties in Nigeria to unite and work towards building a formidable political party that will defeat the ruling nAll Progressives Congress (APC)  and outlive current political actors. Obi made the call […] The post Obi, Mohammed push for united opposition to challenge Tinubu, build enduring political party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2027: I’m Not Opposed To Jonathan, Atiku, Obi Seeking PDP Ticket – Olawepo

As political realignments gather steam within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former presidential candidate and party chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said he is not against a return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Labour Party standard-bearer, Mr. Peter Obi, to seek the PDP presidential ticket. He stated […]

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7 d. ago Nentawe’s appointment a turning point in party politics – Tinubu

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos President Bola Tinubu has described the appointment of Prof Nentawe Yilwatda as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a watershed in party politics in Nigeria. Tinubu said that Nentawe’s appointment was not based on tribal or religious sentiments but on genuine efforts at national reconciliation and rebirth. […] The post Nentawe’s appointment a turning point in party politics – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago We need to build political parties bigger than government – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians to be dedicated to building political parties that are bigger than the government and law-abiding. Obi delivered this statement during the public presentation of two books, The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy: The Musings of a Nigerian Journalist and Wadata Wonders: Memoirs […] The post We need to build political parties bigger than government – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: ADC, other opposition parties not threats to APC–Uzodimma

…Insists Yilwatda is choice of APC govs forum From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has ruled out the possibility of the coalition African Democratic Party (ADC) and other opposition political parties possing any form of threat to the ruling party in the forthcoming […] The post 2027: ADC, other opposition parties not threats to APC–Uzodimma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Wike: If I were Atiku’s son, I’d advise him to stop changing parties

Says David Mark was rejected as PDP chair Insists no government can solve all problems To upgrade 10 schools in FCT From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja “If I were Atiku Abubakar’s son, I would sit him down and ask, “Dad, how can you keep hopping from one political party to another at almost 80 years old?” […] The post Wike: If I were Atiku’s son, I’d advise him to stop changing parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Taraba House member dumps APC, cites injustice, party politics

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo A former member of the House of Representatives for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Hon. Shiddi Danjuma Usman, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing loss of confidence in the party’s internal democracy and deviation from its founding ideals. Shiddi, who represented the constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assembly, […] The post Taraba House member dumps APC, cites injustice, party politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, Says Party Lacks Capacity To Free Nigerians From Political Cankerworms

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has resigned from the PDP, citing its failure to address Nigeria’s worsening political and economic crisis. In a July 30 letter to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Kogi, Melaye said he could no longer stay in a party lacking vision and capacity. “I hereby tender my […] The post Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, Says Party Lacks Capacity To Free Nigerians From Political Cankerworms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Our Doors Are Open To Receive Peter Obi, Others Back To PDP, But We Won’t Beg Them” — Ex

Former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jacob Mark, has said that PDP is ready to receive all angry members that left the party. Mr. Mark insisted that the major opposition party is bigger enough to be begging any politicians who is willing to pick its presidential ticket. Speaking on Thursday during an […] The post “Our Doors Are Open To Receive Peter Obi, Others Back To PDP, But We Won’t Beg Them” — Ex-Party Legal Adviser appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP Will Bounce Back Without Atiku, Others – Senator Minority Leader

Peoples Democratic Party’s lawmaker and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has expressed confidence that the opposition party will recover and come back stronger despite defection of political wigs to other parties. Recall that former presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar and his 2023 running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa had defected to various political platforms, citing […] The post PDP Will Bounce Back Without Atiku, Others – Senator Minority Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Labour Party senators condemn “threat” by Edo Governor against Peter Obi

The Labour Party Senate Caucus has raised alarm over what it describes as a direct threat to the life of read more Labour Party senators condemn “threat” by Edo Governor against Peter Obi

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3 w. ago Issues, challenges confronting ADC coalition in battle for 2027

Tribune Online Issues, challenges confronting ADC coalition in battle for 2027 Political heavyweights from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and Labour Party recently came together to form a coalition aimed at unseating the ruling APC, but they face significant headwinds. In this piece, PHILIP IBITOYE examines the threats to the coalition’s ambitions. AS Nigeria’s political landscape begins to heat up ahead of […] Issues, challenges confronting ADC coalition in battle for 2027 Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Presidency Berates ADC For Allegdly Politicising Buhari’s Burial

The Presidency has reprimanded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent statement alleging that President Bola Tinubu’s administration exploited the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain. The comments by the opposition party was described as “opportunistic, obnoxious, and desperate.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, Special Adviser to […]

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3 w. ago ADC: Coalition Members Out To Rescue Themselves Not Nigerians – Kachikwu

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has described the coalition movement which adopted his party as a gang of politicians seeking to rescue themselves from the harsh economic realities which they created for the nation. He added that behind the coalition cannot survive outside of political office. Kachikwu also took […]

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4 w. ago INEC warns political parties of dangers in submitting candidates’ wrong particulars

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that error in the submission of personal particulars of candidates by the political parties could be potentially detrimental to both the party and its candidate. Its National Commissioner and Chairperson of the Legal Services, Clearance and Complaints Committee (LSC&CC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, gave […] The post INEC warns political parties of dangers in submitting candidates’ wrong particulars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Atiku’s exit further weakens Nigeria’s main opposition party

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially resigned his membership of read more Atiku’s exit further weakens Nigeria’s main opposition party

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