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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.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.