2027: Makinde, Wike camps begin reconciliation talks to save PDP
Now, under mounting pressure, both sides appear to be recalibrating, choosing dialogue over a damaging standoff.
Court Battle: PDP govs urge calm amid Monday’s Appeal Court ruling
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday appealed for calm among members and supporters as tension builds ahead of a crucial ruling by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria on Monday in the party’s lingering leadership dispute.
2027: PDP chieftains take on APC strongholds in Lagos and Ogun
Two prominent People’s Democratic Party (PDP) figures, Prince Adelaja Adeoye in Lagos State and Otunba Segun Showunmi in Ogun State, have declared their intentions to contest the 2027 gubernatorial elections, challenging the entrenched dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West.
Photos: Thugs wreak havoc at Wike-backed PDP congresses in Oyo
‘Our local government congresses were attacked across Oyo State, including Ibadan North, Ogbomoso South, Igboora in Ibarapa Central and Akinyele’
PDP crisis is family affair – Appeal Court’s Justice Georgewill
“PDP dispute is a family affair gone sour,” Justice Georgewill said, adding that with the notice of withdrawal, the matter “could be settled”
Court affirms legality of 2025 Ibadan PDP elective convention
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has unequivocally affirmed the validity of the 2025 Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which produced Dr Kabiru Turaki as the substantive National Chairman of the party.
2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Mark, Galadima, Aregbesola reject electoral law
Nigeria’s leading opposition figures yesterday launched a coordinated political offensive against President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress, APC-led government, rejecting the newly-amended Electoral Act 2026, and warned it could spark a democratic crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
ADC, PDP accuse FG of hypocrisy over alleged N10bn ransom, terror suspects release
Opposition parties have asked the Federal Government to urgently clear the air over reports alleging that more than N10 billion was paid as ransom and two senior Boko Haram commanders were freed to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri.
2027 polls: APC, 4 parties ready, 16 others in candidates’ crisis
The release of the timetable for the February 20, 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, may have caught most of the registered political parties in the country unprepared for the contest, and they have a tough nut to crack to make up for lost ground.
FCT Polls: PDP alleges intimidation, sets up legal team, demands release of Kuje results
The Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged intimidation and manipulation in last Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory.
FCT Polls: PDP’s Kasim Mohammed declared winner of Gwagwalada Chairmanship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared Kasim Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as the Chairman-elect of the Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, following Saturday’s Area Council Election in the territory.
