Checkout States in Nigeria that have not produced a PDP Governor since 1999
The People's Democratic Party is one of the three major contemporary political parties in Nigeria, along with its main rivals, the All Progressives Congress and the Labour Party. Founded in 1998, the Party has produced three Nigerian Presidents from 1999-2015. Also, at the state level, the Party has equally produced governors in several states, but have been unable to prevail in some states.
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Filed By PDP Seeking Disqualification Of President-Elect, Vice
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the petition filed by the People's Democratic Party, seeking the disqualification of the President-elect and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima. If you recall vividly, the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and his party, had approached the apex Court telling them to disqualify the president-elect over the contending issue of double nominations, saying it is against the Electoral Act.
Reactions As Amaechi Was Spotted At LP's Alex Otti Inauguration After Being Absent At Abuja
Many Nigerians across the social media platforms have begun to react as the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi was found absent at the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of the federal republic of Nigeria. (Photo Credit - The Nation Newspaper Verified Facebook Page)
As A Party We Allowed Many PDP Appointees Remain In Service & Adamu Wants A Repeat Of 2015- Salihu Lukman
Salihu Lukman, the national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the North West, has accused the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, of behaving like a factional leader. The APC chieftain said in a statement made on Wednesday, as reported by The Cable, that Abdullahi Adamu is not working for the success of those selected by the party as presiding officers in the 10th National Assembly.
LP Supporters Are Not Against Swearing In Of President-Elect, They Are Against Tinubu – Sam Omatseye
In a post on his Facebook page, renowned Nigerian novelist, Sam Omatseye alleged that the supporters of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi are not against the swearing in of the President-elect, but they are against the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the President-elect.
There Were Indicators That Showed There Might Be Decline In Votes But APC Still Won- Betta Edu
National women leader of the All Progressives Congress, Betta Edu in an interview with Channels TV, noted that though they foresaw that there would be a decline in the number of votes the party would get in the last general election, the party still went ahead to garner the majority of votes cast in the election.
Osinkolu reveals the region where Tinubu's Secretary to the Govt of the Federation should come from
According to a news that was published by The Nation Newspaper online yesterday evening, it was reported that Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, who is the Patron of Asiwaju BolaTinubu Vanguard, during an interview with The Nation Newspaper correspondents, has revealed the region where the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, would come from.
Bola Tinubu Is Not A Religious Bigot, Religion, Ethnicity Will Not Becloud His Feelings- Betta Edu
National women leader of the All Progressives Congress, Betta Edu in an interview with Channels TV, assured Nigerians that Bola Tinubu's administration would not be about tribe, religion or ethnicity. Speaking in the interview, the APC chieftain noted that the president-elect will not allow religion and ethnicity becloud his judgement when he takes over the reigns of power from outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Four Political Parties That Merged To Form APC In 2013
In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, alliances and mergers have played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. One such monumental merger occurred in 2013, when four major political parties united to form the All Progressives Congress (APC). Let's delve into the source of this formidable political force and the parties that contributed to its establishment.
President-Elect Would Have Being A Great Candidate If He Contested 20 Years Ago Not Now - Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has revealed why he confronted the ruling All Progressives Congress says he did that because the party did not field the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo for the candidature of president. The former governor of Anambra state made this announcement known to the public speaking on Tuesday, during the 63rd birthday get-together party of the journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, where he said that the President-elect and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have been a great candidate, if he had contested the election 20 years ago.
Presidential Tribunal Adjourns Peter Obi’s Pre-Hearing Against President-elect Bola Tinubu To May 19
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned sitting to Friday, May 19 for continuation of pre-hearing in the petition by presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi against the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of All Progressives Congress. The Tribunal had last week adjourned the pre-hearing session on Mr Peter Obi and the Labour Party's petition till May 17 at the instance of the petitioners.
I Confronted APC For Not Bringing Osinbajo To Contest For The Presidential Election Says Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has revealed why he confronted the ruling All Progressives Congress says he did that because the party did not field the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo for the candidature of president. The former governor of Anambra state made this announcement known to the public speaking on Tuesday, during the 63rd birthday get-together party of the journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, where he said that the President-elect and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have been a great candidate, if he had contested the election 20 years ago.
Reactions As Supreme Court Dismisses PDP's Petition Against Shettima Double Nomination
On Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) petition against the vice-president elect, the former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima of the ruling All Progressive Congress, double nomination. The Supreme Court of Nigeria claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party's petition against the vice-president-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, lacks the Locus Standi to start up the case.
Election Tribunal Court Dismisses LP, PDP's Request For Live Coverage Of Tribunal Proceedings
The Election Petition Tribunal Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed Labour Party (LP) and People Democratic Party's request for live broadcast of the ongoing election tribunal petitions Court's proceedings. According to Channels Television, the Chairman of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal Court (EPTC), Justice Haruna Tsammani, on Monday, dismissed the Labour Party and People Democratic Party's application for live coverage of the Court proceedings.
If Tinubu Had Contested 20 Years Ago, He Would Have Been A Great Candidate Says Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has confronted the ruling All Progressives Congress asking them why they didn't field grounds for the vice president of the country, Yemi Osinbajo to become next president. The Labour Party presidential candidate made this announcement known to Nigerians while speaking on Tuesday 16th, May during the 63rd birthday get-together party of the journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, where he revealed that the President-elect and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have been a great candidate, if he had contested the presidential election 20 years ago from now rather than contesting the election now.
APC deputy spokesman joins SDP for Kogi Gov poll
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Muritala Yakubu Ajaka has resigned his membership from the party. The resignation came on the heels of his inability to clinch the party’s ticket at the April 14 primary ahead of the November 11 Kogi Governorship Election.
Peter Obi Reveals That Yemi Osinbajo Would Have Been A Better Candidate To Run For President In APC
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has revealed why he confronted the ruling All Progressives Congress says he did that because the party did not field the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo for the candidature of president. The former governor of Anambra state made this announcement known to the public speaking on Tuesday, during the 63rd birthday get-together party of the journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, where he said that the President-elect and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have been a great candidate, if he had contested the election 20 years ago.
10th NASS: How we will deliver Kalu, Abbas as a deputy and speaker - Joint Task Group
According to reports coming from VANGUARD, the Joint Task Group of the forthcoming 10th National Assembly has announced that delivering Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu as a speaker and deputy speaker respectively would be a smooth sail for them on the 13th of June inauguration day. The report has it that the group is a coalition of 8 successful political parties, including All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, New Nigerian Peoples Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Social Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, and Young Progressives Party, that won National Assembly seats in the 25th of February general polls.
I Confronted APC Why They Didn't Make Osinbajo Be The Next President - Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has confronted the ruling All Progressives Congress asking them why they didn't field grounds for the vice president of the country, Yemi Osinbajo to become next president. The Labour Party presidential candidate made this announcement known to Nigerians while speaking on Tuesday 16th, May during the 63rd birthday get-together party of the journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, where he revealed that the President-elect and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have been a great candidate, if he had contested the presidential election 20 years ago from now rather than contesting the election now.
APC spokespersons keep saying that we will miss Buhari, as if they are handing power to the LP- Sani
During an interview with the AriseTV morning show, the former lawmaker and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Shehu Sani, says that the All Progressive Congress (APC) spokesperson keeps saying that we will miss the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, as if they are handing power to the labor party.