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Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly ruled out any possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, the former presidential aspirant criticized the ruling party for promoting autocratic leadership. According to him, he has no interest in being part of a system where one individual holds excessive control over others. “I definitely won’t join the APC. That is out of the question. If I had any intention of joining the APC, I wouldn’t be speaking to you the way I am this morning,”…

A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has described recent defections from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as inconsequential, labelling the defectors as “political scavengers.” Dr. Pearse, who served as a member of the Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign Committee and also convenes the Reset Lagos PDP group, made the remarks while addressing journalists at a press conference held in Ikeja on Monday. His comments came in response to the defection of PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, and several other party members to the APC. According to…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the suspended state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, cannot escape accountability for his actions by joining the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, clarified that Fubara’s suspension and the call for a state of emergency in the state were based solely on his conduct, not political affiliations. “Even if Fubara decides to join the APC, it doesn’t change anything. His sins won’t suddenly be forgiven just because he comes into our party,” Okocha stated. “You can’t just…

Former presidential adviser and ex-spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, Baba-Ahmed said the current administration has fallen short of expectations, particularly when compared to the Buhari government it succeeded. He argued that the much-anticipated reforms promised by the Tinubu presidency have not translated into improved governance or better living conditions. He pointed to the controversial removal of the petrol subsidy as a key issue, noting that while it may have…

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on President Bola Tinubu to mark the 2025 Democracy Day by championing human rights and facilitating the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued on Tuesday by its leader, Uchenna Madu, MASSOB emphasized that Kanu’s release would serve as a significant step toward national reconciliation and unity, while also improving relations between the federal government and various ethnic groups, especially in the Southeast. Madu stated that the group’s appeal is rooted in democratic ideals and…

As the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) persists, former Senate President Bukola Saraki has met with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in a renewed effort to reconcile aggrieved members and foster unity within the party. Saraki, who was accompanied by former Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo, described the meeting as part of ongoing consultations aimed at resolving internal disputes and forming a unified stance among the party’s leadership. Taking to his official X handle, Saraki thanked Governor Makinde for the meeting, which took place on the same day as the First Lady of Oyo State’s birthday. “Thank…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has dismissed speculations about his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting he remains a member of the PDP despite the party’s internal crisis. Speaking with journalists after a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, Fayose described the PDP as a “carcass,” citing the party’s prolonged leadership tussle and failure to resolve zoning issues ahead of the 2023 presidential election. “Let me make it clear — Ayodele Fayose is not leaving the PDP for any political party. I’m 65 this year,” he stated. “It’s…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against actions it says are aimed at sowing disunity within the opposition party ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by the party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, the APC alleged that the PDP was attempting to distract its governorship aspirants to gain political advantage. According to Lawal, the PDP is willing to go to any length to destabilize the APC, but he assured party members that such efforts would not derail the opposition’s mission to…

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, Lawrence Nwakaeti, has fiercely criticized the Imo State Government for undermining the judiciary and disregarding constitutional governance. Speaking on Sunday, Nwakaeti condemned Governor Hope Uzodimma for failing to appoint a substantive Chief Judge seven months after the removal of Justice Chukwuemeka Chikeka, who was dismissed over an age falsification scandal. Describing the ongoing vacancy as a political maneuver, Nwakaeti expressed alarm over the fact that Imo State also lacks an Attorney General, leaving two vital positions in the Justice sector unoccupied. These are constitutional roles central to the proper functioning…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that Nigeria could have plunged into deep chaos if the G5 governors had not intervened during the 2023 general elections. Wike, who led the group of five governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said their decision to oppose the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was crucial in stabilising the country. The G5, also known as the Integrity Group, was made up of then-sitting governors: Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, and Nyesom Wike…