2 h. ago PDP Can’t Give Presidential Ticket To the North – Wike Declares

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot afford to present a northern candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the assertion during a media chat on Monday, in what many observers interpret as a veiled message to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who […] The post PDP Can’t Give Presidential Ticket To the North – Wike Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago No Amount Of Bully Can Make Atiku Bow Out From 2027 Presidential Race — PDP Chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has insisted that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar will remain formidable over his presidential ambition in the forthcoming 2027 elections. Sowunmi said that Atiku has the right to run for President regardless of the narrative about the number of times he has contested. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post No Amount Of Bully Can Make Atiku Bow Out From 2027 Presidential Race — PDP Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come down hard on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), condemning the agency’s detention of ex-lawmaker Muhammad Kazaure. He described the action as unconstitutional and politically motivated. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), voiced his concern in a statement issued on […] The post “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Atiku Should Step Aside, Anoint Successor For 2027” — Buba Galadima

Buba Galadima, a former National Secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change and a key member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambitions. Galadima advised Atiku to step aside and support a new candidate, stating, “Atiku should rest and anoint somebody who can […] The post “Atiku Should Step Aside, Anoint Successor For 2027” — Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, has called for immediate release of controversial human rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. In a statement on Monday, Atiku said that VDM’s detention is another case of abuse of power by Tinubu-led authoritarian government. The former presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, […] The post Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has described Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, as someone with no political integrity. Nwobu also mocked Wike for not leaving the major opposition party, saying that he is coward. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the […] The post Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Okowa Lobbied, Begged To Be Atiku’s Running Mate In 2023, Says Timi Frank

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, condemned a statement credited to the immediate-past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to the effect that he “regrets” accepting to be presidential running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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1 week ago “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has regretted his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Okowa admitted that the idea contradicted zoning and wishes of his people. The former chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party added that his state […] The post “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Don’t Abandon PDP For Coalition Politics – Sowunmi Warns Atiku

Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign and a respected voice within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned the former Vice President against his recent push for an opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 election. Known for his long-standing loyalty to Atiku, Sowunmi took a firm stand, urging him to […] The post Don’t Abandon PDP For Coalition Politics – Sowunmi Warns Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike

The political landscape in Delta State took a significant turn on Wednesday as both Ifeanyi Okowa, former presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections have been hailed by several political figures, including Nyesom Wike, the Minister of […] The post “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “He’s a loser again” – Tinubu’s aides mock Atiku as defection tsunami hits PDP

Presidential aides to President Bola Tinubu mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a massive political shake-up in Delta State read more “He’s a loser again” – Tinubu’s aides mock Atiku as defection tsunami hits PDP

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of Nigeria’s escalating security issues. In a public statement issued on Saturda, Atiku accused Tinubu of lacking both the competence and the necessary ideas to tackle the country’s growing security crisis. His remarks […] The post Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Gov’t Incapable, Lacks Ideas To Tackle Security Crisis — Atiku 

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has tackled President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s handling of security matters, saying the president lacked the ideas to tackle insecurity. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified social media handles on Saturday night, said the current administration […]

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3 w. ago Supporting Tinubu’s Second Term Isn’t Betrayal Of PDP – Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has reacted to viral reports, describing him as a betrayal of Peoples Democratic Party, following a recent public declaration over President Bola Tinubu’s second term support. Recall that Governor Eno, who was elected in 2023 under the umbrella of PDP supported the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar during the […] The post Supporting Tinubu’s Second Term Isn’t Betrayal Of PDP – Umo Eno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has warned members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee of the party, headed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party. He gave the warning shortly after he donated a new state secretariat […] The post Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s France retreat sparks backlash amid rising insecurity

President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and security experts amid a surge in violent attacks and killings across the country. The 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party,  Peter Obi of the Labour Party and other opposition parties urged the President to return immediately, Read More

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3 w. ago Atiku questions Tinubu’s prolonged stay in France amidst Plateau, Benue killings

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has berated President Bola Tinubu for remaining in France while violence and killings persist in Benue and Plateau states. In a statement released by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku stated that President Tinubu cannot keep feasting and enjoying himself while countless lives are Read More

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3 w. ago 2027: PDP govs playing Asiwaju’s spoiler game – Atiku’s coalition 

A coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party governors rejected a proposed alliance and plan to field a weak candidate in the 2027 election to split opposition votes in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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