2027: PDP crisis deepens as rival blocs claim control
The crisis rocking Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, worsened yesterday as rival factions moved to assert control of the opposition party, installing parallel structures and escalating a legitimacy battle that could shape its 2027 prospects.
Cartoon: Can this balloon rise again?
Cartoon: Can this balloon rise again?
PDP: Court vacates arrest order issued against Turaki
An Abuja High Court on Wednesday vacated a bench warrant it issued on March 26 for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki.
‘Wike’s Autocratic Party Easter Jamboree’: Turaki-led PDP rejects Abuja convention
The faction said it has approached the Supreme Court to resolve the party’s leadership dispute, expressing confidence that the apex court will provide clarity on the issues.
2027: How Wike camp locked down PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) used its 10th Elective National Convention to project unity, order and momentum. But beneath the smooth, well-choreographed proceedings at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, a different picture quietly took shape.
We’ll rebuild PDP to meet yearnings, aspirations of Nigerians – Wike
“We must all sacrificially commit to a new era of purpose and collective vision, predicated on the core values enunciated by our founding fathers,” he said.
Turaki-led PDP’s appeal at Supreme Court baseless – Wike
“I have always said that in any group, there will be grievances. You cannot expect that in a family of two or three people, everyone will always be satisfied, let alone a party with millions of members.
Reconciliation continues after PDP convention – Wike
“We have agreed to sit down with them, understand their concerns, and see how we can accommodate them”
PDP Showdown: Makinde, Wike’s blocs disagree over tomorrow’s convention
In spite of reconciliation efforts, crisis has erupted in PDP after Makinde’s bloc rejected plans for tomorrow’s convention by Wike’s camp
PDP: Turaki NWC ‘does not exist’; convention will hold — Wike camp
The standoff points to a prolonged crisis within the PDP. At stake is who controls the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Court orders arrest of Turaki, factional PDP Chairman
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Kabiru Turaki, SAN, a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
