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‘We’re not part of ADC coalition’ — Oyo PDP declares
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disassociated itself from the newly formed political coalition led by some national opposition leaders under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. This follows the announcement of former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as interim National Chairman and Secretary of…
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Oyo APC rallies Ibadan North stakeholders ahead of by-election
By Adejayan Gbenga – Following the announcement of the date for the by-election to fill the vacant Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has kick-started preparations with a call for unity, commitment, and cooperation among all stakeholders. This was the highlight…
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David Mark officially resigns PDP membership
A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing deepening internal divisions and unresolved leadership crises. Mark in a letter dated June 27 and addressed to the PDP Chairman in his Otukpo Ward, Benue State, cited deep, unresolved internal issues that have left the party a shadow of its former self…
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PDP chieftains urge members to join opposition coalition ahead of 2027 elections
By Kunle Sanni – A group of influential leaders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on members of the embattled opposition party to embrace an emerging coalition aimed at unseating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The call came in a communiqué released Tuesday night following a high-level meeting in Abuja, where prominent party…
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ADC appoints Saraki’s associate as interim Spokesman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, a former Sports Minister and associate of ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki as Interim National Publicity Secretary. Mallam Abdullahi, a veteran journalist, would work with ex-Senate President David Mark and the former governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in steering the affairs of the party. Other appointments include Chief Anayo…
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Aregbesola appointed Interim National Secretary of ADC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Osun State Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has been appointed as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party recently adopted by the National Opposition Coalition Group. The announcement was officially made on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. In his acceptance speech, Aregbesola expressed gratitude to the party leadership…
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APC vows to reclaim Oyo from PDP in 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to reclaim Oyo State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The initiative, tagged “Operation Recapture Oyo State,” was announced during a meeting of APC leaders from the ten local government areas in Oke Ogun. The meeting, held in Igboho, was led by the…
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Juju musicians endorse Oyebanji’s second term governorship bid
The Ekiti State chapter of the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMN) has declared its support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term bid, praising his commitment to the welfare of the people and the overall development of the state. On Monday, the musicians staged an endorsement walk to the Governor’s office, singing and dancing in celebration of the state’s…
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Opposition can’t afford to divide votes in 2027, says Rhodes-Vivour
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has said the opposition cannot afford to divide votes in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour said the only way the country can be salvaged is for the opposition to come together and make efforts to unseat President Tinubu. According to him, the opposition cannot afford to divide their votes in…
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PDP will reclaim power in 2027, says Wabara
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolphus Wabara, has expressed confidence that the party will return to power in 2027, despite recent internal crises. Wabara, speaking during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, dismissed claims that the PDP was on the brink of collapse. “No matter what…
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