The govt and opposition in a slippery environment
It is gratifying that after several false alarms, the voluntarily merging parties have been recognized by the electoral umpire (INEC) as All Progressives Party (APC). Its registration has been hailed by the media as a triumph for the growth of democracy. Truly, democracy can blossom when opportunity exists for the citizens to make a choice between parties during elections.
Court stops PDP National Secretary election in Osogbo
An Osun State high court, sitting in Osogbo, yesterday, stopped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from conducting an election to fill vacant position of National Secretary of the party during the planned mini national convention of the party.
APC reshapes the game
The formal collapse of the three legacy parties, Action Congress of Nigeria, All Nigeria Peoples Party, and Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, into the All Progressives Congress, APC ushers a new era of competitive politics in the polity.
Ekiti PDP chairman, 16 aspirants push for Fayose’s suspension
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State yesterday deepened, as the chairman of the party in the state, Mr Makanjuola Ogundipe insisted that the former governor of the state, Mr Ayo Fayose and four others remained suspended over their alleged roles in the violent attack on the party executive members two weeks ago, urging the national leadership of the party to affirm the decision.
PDP: Court hears motion on Tukur’s sack today
An Abuja High Court at Apo will today hear a motion seeking to sack National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, from office.
S-South PDP passes vote of confidence on Jonathan
LEADERSHIP of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-South zone, has passed a vote of confidence on President Goodluck Jonathan for the success of his transformation agenda, stabilization of national economy and enhanced security of lives and property.
