PDP

Wike-backed PDP says no convention exists to endorse Jonathan and urges public to ignore reports. The Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from reports of a planned convention to affirm former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate, describing the claims as false...

Wike-backed PDP faction adopts Sandy Onor as consensus presidential candidate after nationwide consultations and voice vote process. The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has named Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The...

Mustapha Sule Lamido vows to rebuild Jigawa and tackle hardship after emerging PDP’s sole governorship candidate for 2027. Thousands of supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Dutse on Sunday as Mustapha Sule Lamido was affirmed unopposed as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Jigawa...

PDP says all eligible aspirants remain free to purchase and submit presidential nomination forms before revised deadline. The Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied allegations that the party was preventing any aspirant from purchasing nomination forms for the presidential election. The National Publicity Secretary...

The PDP has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emerged as the sole presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, following clearance by the party’s screening committee chaired by former Niger...

PDP blames APC for rising school attacks and urges stronger nationwide strategy to tackle insecurity and abductions. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the killings and abduction of school teachers and children, saying it remained one of the legacies of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) administration. In a statement...

Lawyer says leadership crisis and legal battles have weakened PDP’s chances ahead of the 2027 elections. Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing deep internal turmoil that could significantly undermine its prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections, following conflicting interpretations of recent Supreme Court rulings...

Saraki asks PDP leaders to unite after court ruling, rebuild party structures and prepare to win 2027 elections nationwide. Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected during the March 29, 2026, national convention to see last Thursday’s verdict of...

Supreme Court reserves judgment on PDP appeal challenging ruling that voided Ibadan convention over alleged court order breach. The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that nullified its national convention held last November...

Turaki-led PDP faction pressures INEC to enforce court ruling removing Anyanwu, warning of contempt action if recognition continues unlawfully. More troubles have hit the Nyesom Wike-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the Kabiru Turaki-led faction has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) immediately withdraws its recognition of Samuel N. Anyanwu as the...