Wike met with PDP allies in Abuja amid debates on his party standing. PDP clarified no sanctions have been taken due to lack of petitions. The meeting intensifies speculation over Wike’s influence in the opposition part Close allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, met at his official residence in Abuja … Read more
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in January 2025 in an effort to resolve the ongoing crisis within the opposition party. The announcement was made by PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, during an … Read more
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over accusations of disloyalty to the party. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amidst internal crises plaguing the party since 2023. Both officials were at the forefront of calls for the PDP’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to strictly adhere to the party’s … Read more
The Labour Party, led by Julius Abure, has accused prominent figures including Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and Datti Baba-Ahmed of being responsible for the ongoing crisis within the party. Ayo Olorunfemi, the Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party under Abure, voiced his regret over the actions of these individuals, stating, “It is regrettable … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a cold war is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over who emerges as the substantive national chairman of the party. The PDP governors and the North Central caucus of the party, who have vested interest on who occupies the seat, have drawn the battle lines over who succeeds … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has challenged former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola over allegations against ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola, labelling Aregbesola as untruthful. During a weekend event in Ilesa, Aregbesola accused Oyetola of betraying him and his supporters over a supposed power-sharing agreement, which he claims contributed to … Read more
Wike has made a fresh appointment amid PDP crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday announced the reappointment of Dr. Tammy Danagogo as the Secretary to the Rivers State Government. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US On Sunday, Sets To Address UN Assembly Mother Of 23-Year-Old Ummita Reveals How … Read more
By Femi Odere While much has been said and written (and more will still to come) about the seemingly endless shouting match between supporters and party apparatchiks of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flag bearer, and the one-man battalion of His Excellency Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers, coupled with occasional … Read more
PDP BoT Chairman, Walid Jibrin Resigns Amid Party Crisis EKO HOT BLOG reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees chairman, Walid Jibrin has stepped down. Jibrin’s resignation is coming amidst the internal crisis rocking the party based on a disagreement between the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike … Read more
Atiku, Wike To Sign Peace Pact Soon Over Party Crisis EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State will sign a peace accord soon. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Saturday disclosed this to Journalists upon arrival from River state. … Read more
PDP Crisis: Ayu Fails To Resume Office After ‘Vacation’ The party chairman had been on break since the crisis over the emergence of Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the party broke out EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting … Read more