“There are some steps I ought to have taken to move the state forward but I dare not because of fear that taking such decisions would affect my victory in 2027. For example, some people who failed examinations and should have been sanctioned one way or the other could not be punished because of second term ambition.”

A faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed a Federal High Court, Ibadan, judgment refusing to recognise the Tanimu Turaki-led leadership of the party.

He said, “I can assure you that the PDP is well and alive. Whoever thinks otherwise will be surprised beyond their imagination,” Makinde said.

Makinde maintained that addressing Nigerian problems requires bi-partisan approach with contributions from all political parties in the interest of the country.

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has approved the appointment of caretaker committees to take charge of the party’s affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers and Osun states.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of caretaker committees to take charge of the party’s affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers and Osun states.

AS the 2027 general election draws closer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, have raised fresh alarm over what they described as a tightening noose around Nigeria’s democratic space, warning that sustained crackdowns on dissent could imperil the credibility of the polls.

” Mr Nyesom Wike maintained a loud silence as stakeholders weighed in to resolve the reignited political crisis following Thursday’s commencement of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara “

The renewed crisis In Rivers State, the situation reached a crescendo yesterday, with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, being at loggerheads with the House of Assembly following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds.

Ibe dismissed claims of any compromise talks between the two leaders over the party’s presidential ticket, insisting that such discussions are not on their agenda.