PDP crisis: Makinde explains his fallout with Wike
Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde says his dispute with Nyesom Wike is rooted in concerns over preserving Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
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PDP Turaki’s call for foreign invasion ‘reckless and unpatriotic,’ APC Says
The APC has condemned PDP factional chairman Tanimu Turaki for calling on foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria, describing his appeal as reckless, unpatriotic, and a dangerous threat to national security and sovereignty.
PDP chairman appeals to Trump to ‘save democracy’ in Nigeria
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Turaki has urged US President Donald Trump and other developed nations to intervene to “save democracy in Nigeria,” following violent clashes between rival PDP factions at the party secretariat in Abuja
Wike-led PDP faction expels Makinde, Bode George, others
A Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Dauda Lawal after clashes between rival groups at the party’s Abuja secretariat.
Politicians, journalists run for safety as Police fire teargas at PDP HQ
Teargas was deployed at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja as rival factions of the party clashed during simultaneous meetings, forcing politicians, journalists, and supporters to flee.
Heavy security surrounds PDP HQ ahead of parallel faction meetings
Heavy security was deployed to the PDP headquarters in Abuja as rival factions loyal to Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde scheduled parallel meetings at the same venue.
Makarfi resigns as PDP BoT secretary over zoning principle
Ahmed Makarfi has resigned as PDP Board of Trustees secretary following the election of a national chairman from the same geopolitical zone, citing adherence to party zoning principles.
Wike, Anyanwu expelled without informing key governors, sources say
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and Plateau Governor Caleb Muftwang have distanced themselves from the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and Samuel Anyanwu from the PDP, saying they were unaware of the decision until it was formally moved.
PDP leader files complaint against Wike…
Newly elected PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and other party leaders have visited the Nigeria Police Headquarters in Abuja to lodge a complaint against expelled members, amid escalating factional disputes within the party.
Governor of Akwa Ibom sacks aides for attending PDP convention in Ibadan
“A notice for the meeting has already been sent out by the SSG,” a top official said, reflecting growing tensions in the administration.