PDP Chieftain Ehilebo States That Wike The Primary Cause Of PDP's Crisis

PDP Chieftain Ehilebo States That Wike The Primary Cause Of PDP's Crisis

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Ehilebo, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is responsible for the crisis in the opposition party. 

Ehilebo said this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, claiming Wike is still aggrieved over the outcome of the PDP presidential primary of 2022, an exercise he lost to ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar.

PDP Crisis: Wike Faction Organized Convention For March 28 Following Their Court Victory

The Peoples Democratic Party bloc aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, where the party will elect a new National Working Committee and other statutory organs.

The announcement followed the faction’s 105th meeting of the PDP National Executive Committee held on Monday in Abuja.

Substantial Funds, Minimal Effect: Governors Under Scrutiny Regarding N9 trillion FAAC Surplus

Despite receiving an estimated N9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows in 2025, state governors are facing mounting criticism from labour unions, civil society groups and opposition parties over what many describe as a widening gap between soaring revenues and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare.

FAAC allocations to states surged by over N2tn in one year, according to an analysis of Federation Account disbursement data published by the National Bureau of Statistics and collated by Wassap9ja, highlighting the scale of the revenue windfall that flowed to subnational governments in 2025 amid higher federation inflows.

2027 Election: Zamfara's APC and PDP Crisis, Allow Smaller Parties To Step In

With  the general elections set for 2027, internal wrangling within Zamfara State’s two dominant parties — the APC and PDP — is reshaping the governorship race, raising the possibility that a smaller party could emerge victorious amid divisions, defections and unresolved factional battles.

As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, prominent politicians in Zamfara State are preparing to contest for the governorship position to secure the most exalted seat in the state. More than 10 people from various political parties are currently vying for the governorship position in the state.

2027 Election: Kano Earthquake as Yusuf Leaves Opposition for APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress and Labour Party have strongly criticised the All Progressives Congress following the defection of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, insisting that the development will not alter the political reality ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to the governor’s decision to join the APC on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ini Ememobong, and his ADC counterpart, Bolaji Abdullahi, said in separate interviews with The PUNCH that the defection reflects moral failure rather than political strength, stressing that moves driven by self-interest would not translate into votes for the ruling party.

2027: ADC Yet To Provide Alternatives To The Government's Reforms - Dogara

A former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, believes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is yet to offer alternatives to reforms by the Federal Government.

Dogara, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says until the opposition party brings alternatives, it won’t be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections.

APC Holds Delegate Congresses Prior to the Rivers Assembly Re-Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward congresses in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State to elect delegates for the party’s primaries ahead of the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections.

The congresses were held to select delegates who will vote for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming bye-elections for Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II.

Betrayal of Trust,' NNPP Criticizes Governor Yusuf Regarding His Departure, Dismisses Allegations of Internal Conflict

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party, describing his decision as a betrayal of the mandate entrusted to him by the people.

In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party faulted the governor’s claim that the NNPP was engulfed in an unresolved internal crisis, insisting that such claims were unfounded and made after the fact.

VP Shettima Has Returned To Abuja, Stating That Nigeria Is Firmly Positioned Back On Global Economic Frontline

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, declaring that Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy discussions.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday.

APC unveils nationwide membership e-registration

The All Progressives Congress has invited all stakeholders, supporters, and members, both old and new, to participate in its ongoing Membership Electronic-Registration Exercise across the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a post obtained from APC’s X handle on Friday, said the exercise is being conducted in all wards nationwide.

JUST IN: DSS Witness Links Sowore’s Post On Tinubu To Public Tension

The trial over the alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, officially opened with the Department of State Services (DSS) calling its first witness.

The witness, Cyril Nosike, an official of the DSS, told the court that a false claim made by Sowore against President Bola Tinubu, in which he described the President as a criminal, generated tension and threatened public safety.

Breaking News: Rivers chief judge refuses setting up panel to probe Fubara

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing a court order.

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐮𝐠𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐏𝐂

The entire Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

The defection was announced on Thursday by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who read the lawmakers’ letters of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party during plenary.

The event was witnessed by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah.

The defectors said they decided to dump their former political platforms due to what they described as unresolved internal crises threatening the stability of the opposition parties.

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After the 2023 general election, the Labour Party won seven of the eight House of Representatives seats in Enugu State, while the PDP secured one.

With this development, the APC now controls the entire Enugu caucus in the House of Representatives.

Addressing journalists after their defection, the spokesman of the defectors and member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, Nnolim Nnaji, said their decision was influenced by the need to align with the project-oriented administration of Governor Mbah.

He said, “Just come to Enugu and see what is happening there. The governor is doing a lot for our people. We also want to bring our state to the centre.

“For too long, our dear Enugu State has remained in opposition, watching from the sidelines as others shaped the destiny of our nation and accessed opportunities that could have transformed our people’s lives. That era is over! We refuse to remain spectators when we can be key players in Nigeria’s progress.

“By aligning with the APC — the party steering national transformation — we are connecting our constituency to the heartbeat of national development. This alignment will bring more projects, more jobs, better infrastructure, and greater empowerment for our youths, women, and communities.

“This decision wasn’t made on impulse. It comes from deep reflection and a burning desire to see our people rise above limits and take their rightful place in the national spotlight.”

The six defectors at Thursday’s plenary include Martins Oke, Anayo Onwuegbu, Nnamdi Agbo, Nnolim Nnaji, and Mark Obetta.

In a related development, the member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Daniel Asama, also dumped the Labour Party for the APC.