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BREAKING: PDP elects Tanimu Turaki as national chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected the former minister for special duties and intergovernmental affairs, Tanimu Turaki SAN as its national chairman. Turaki was elected on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The former Minister, who was the sole candidate for the top position of the main opposition party, secured 1,516 votes. His adoption…
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PDP Convention: Fintiri distances himself from Wike’s expulsion
The governor of Adamawa, and Chairman Convention Planning Committee, Ahmadu Fintiri has distanced himself from the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). At its convention in Ibadan, the party expelled Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti. Others removed from the…
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“Social Party of Intoxicated Delegates”: Olayinka mocks PDP over Wike’s expulsion
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the expulsion of Wike by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), mocking the convention taking place in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, Olayinka described the gathering as “Dirty…
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PDP National Convention key to party’s revival ahead of 2027 elections – Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, host of the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, has described the convention as a platform that could restore the party’s fortunes and strengthen its national position ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to delegates gathered at the stadium to elect party…
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PDP ratifies Damagum as substantive National Chairman
PDP Confirms Damagum As Substantive National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum has been unanimously confirmed as the substantive National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The motion to the effect was moved by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo chapter, who doubles as Chairman, Forum of State Chairmen, Hon. Tony Abineri on behalf of the 3,000 delegates…
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PDP National Convention kicks off in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention is currently underway in Ibadan, Oyo State, with party leaders receiving various flags symbolic of their roles and responsibilities. The ceremony marks a significant moment in the party’s political calendar as it prepares for its internal elections. Ambassador Ilya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, received the…
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Ibadan Convention: PDP expels Wike, Anyanwu, Fayose
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State. Others expelled include: the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Bature, Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Mao Ohuabunwa, Austin Nwachukwu, George Turner, Abraham Amali and Dan Orbi. Their expulsion was announced…
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PHOTO NEWS: Massive turnout mark PDP national convention in Ibadan
Waves of delegates in colourful regalia streamed into the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State, venue of the ongoing National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as pockets of supporters huddled across the grounds, quietly mapping out strategies for their preferred candidates. Reports indicated that the stadium and its surrounding areas were bustling with activity, with the planning…
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I went to court to restore my dignity, not to fight PDP- Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, says he approached the court to reclaim his right to contest leadership positions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Lamido described the legal action as a personal fight to restore his dignity, not an attempt to undermine the party. “I went to court…
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Oyo Court delays decision on PDP convention case, keeps interim order in force
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned ruling on a preliminary objection challenging its jurisdiction in a suit filed by a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the party’s national convention. The convention had been scheduled for Saturday, 15 November, and Sunday, 16 November 2025 in Ibadan. The suit was filed by a member of…
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