Politics

PDP Set To Meet Wike, Other Aggrieved Members

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3 years ago

August 1, 2022

The Board of Trustees Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Walid Jibril Monday, said all plans were on ground to bring all party members, including Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and other aggrieved members together, ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country.

All has not been well with the main opposition party following the presidential primary election which produce former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the flag bearer of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country.

However, Walid, a Second Republic Senator, said in a statement issued in Kaduna that there was no cause of concern as the party would do everything humanly possible to unite members.

He said the BOT members of the party were set to meet with the Rivers State helmsman and other aggrieved party members for reconciliation.

According to him, what was happening in the main opposition party cannot be compared with the ruling All Progressives Congress, especially their plan of bringing religious issue of the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.

He expressed delight over the recent meeting of governors of the party and other stakeholders geared towards reconciling aggrieved party members, especially Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

Walid further explained that the BOT being the conscience of party would meet on Wednesday as a follow-up to the meeting of the governors in order to unite party members ahead of the 2023 elections.

The party chieftain added that during the Wednesday’s meeting, a special committee would be set for the special reconciliation of aggrieved members especially Governor Wike.

The BOT Chairman said, “I notice with great concern what the pdp primary elections of Atiku Abubakar and the appointment of chief Okowa as president and vice president is unnecessary causing confusion among some pdp members.

“May I point out that very strongly that there is no any problem as being envisaged by some people in our great party the PDP.

“I want to assure everyone that all plans are on ground to bring all members together as one and united as what is happening in pdp can never be compared with the situation in Apc especially their plans in trying to bring Religious issues of Muslim-Muslim president and vice president.

“I have also noted that some groups are coming up trying to solve the issues of okowa as vice-president the latest group include some former governors of the party and the current governors, some BoT members and elders, including prof. Jerry Gana, the chief spokesman of the group, Governors Nyesom Wike(Rivers), Ifeanyi Ugwanyi(Enugu), Seyi Makinde(Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu(Abia) as well as former governors Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo(Gombe), Ibrahim Idris(Kogi) among others. The aim of the group is reconcile aggrieved members, especially Wike.

“Interestingly, the BoT the highest advisory body and the conscience of the party is meeting on Wednesday 3rd, August to discuss the issues accordingly by coming up with strong recommendations with the special committee for the special reconciliation of aggrieved members especially Governor Wike.

“After the BoT meeting, we will meet with wike and all aggrieved members and all past presidential Aspirants. It is my prayers as Chairman of BoT that the PDP will remain strongest and win all elections in 2023.”

Politics

Fubara Sacks Commissioners, Others

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1 day ago

October 2, 2025

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and other public office holders serving in his administration.

The decision, according to a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, takes immediate effect and followed the recent Supreme Court judgment.

The governor, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, thanked the outgoing officials for their services and contributions to the state’s development over the past two years.

The statement read in part, “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years.

“The governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence, and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous country and a brighter future for all.

“Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect.”

Fubara also reiterated his commitment to serve the state “with renewed vigour,” while expressing gratitude to Rivers people for their support and wishing Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.

Recall that the immediate past administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), upon assumption of office during the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu, suspended all commissioners, special advisers, and assistants appointed by Fubara. Ibas also dissolved boards and suspended heads of parastatals he met in office.

Since Ibas exited the state on September 18, the fate of Fubara’s appointees had remained uncertain. The Rivers State House of Assembly, at its first sitting after the lifting of the emergency rule, had called on the governor to submit a fresh list of commissioner-nominees for screening, alongside the 2025 budget for passage.

Politics

2027: Crisis Rocks Kaduna ADC Over Power Tussle

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2 days ago

October 1, 2025

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The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is enmeshed in crisis as a fierce power struggle among leading figures threatens the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.

ADC stalwart, Malam Salihu Lukman, raised the alarm on Wednesday, warning that the party may not make a meaningful impact at the polls if the internal rift persists.

In a statement, Lukman alleged that some party leaders have aligned with certain aspiring candidates for the 2027 elections to the exclusion of others.

He called on former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Malam Jaafaru Sani, Alhaji Bashir Saidu, and other opposition leaders in the state to halt what he described as “the madness” of candidates bent on hijacking party structures.

According to him, “anybody who is not ready to work as part of a united opposition in Kaduna State is consciously or unconsciously working for the APC.”

Expressing concern over the infighting, Lukman said his efforts to mediate had largely failed.

“The fact that Senator Musa Bello is aggressively seeking to control structures of ADC in Zone 2 is a reflection of my failure, largely because I am associated with him.

“Senator Lawal Adamu (Mr. La) has avoided all my requests to meet him. I have met Malam Jaafaru Sani on this matter and had discussions with Malam Nasir. Sadly, we are not united, and the perception is that I am part of the problem.”

Lukman stressed that he has no political ambition but remains committed to building a united front. “As a citizen from Kaduna State, I am willing to make every necessary sacrifice to move our state forward. Without sounding immodest, I made every sacrifice to contribute to forming the coalition and negotiating the agreement with ADC.

“May I therefore appeal to Malam Nasir and all our leaders to please seek to unite us. It is only if we are united in ADC that we can unite our people in the state to defeat the APC in 2027. We must bear in mind that it is not just about defeating APC but about producing a government controlled by our party based on collective leadership.

“We need to put an end to the era when we produce emperors as governors. Anything short of a government managed by collective leadership under ADC will be unacceptable.”

Politics

Ondo PDP Spokesperson Resigns, Gives Reason

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2 days ago

October 1, 2025

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The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Mr Leye Igbabo, has resigned from his position, citing an unfriendly and hostile environment.

Igbabo’s resignation letter was addressed to the state secretariat of the party and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Akure.

He alleged that the working environment has become “hostile” to him, hence the need for him to resign.

“It is disheartening to know that the secretariat has become hostile to me, and this is affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of my duties as the Director of Media and Publicity.

“I note with pain, utter deceit, huge compromise, and gross indiscipline that there is no more sincerity of purpose, and under such circumstances, I do not want to be labelled as an incompetent official.

“My continuously staying in such an unproductive environment amounts to a precious waste of my time and energy.

“I, therefore, resign my appointment as the Director of Media and Publicity of PDP in Ondo State with immediate effect,” he said.

(NAN)