PDP speaks on defection of Fubara to APC
Author: Ismaeel Aleem
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally defected to the Accord Party just days after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defection marks a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor announced his defection on Tuesday evening through a personal statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. READ ALSO: Osun gov Adeleke to unveil new party before Dec 13 “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has sharply criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent directive to Peter Obi regarding his potential 2027 presidential bid, branding the episode as a “failed political arrangement” and a “coalition without democracy, fairness or future.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, APC State Spokesman Seye Oladejo responded to the ADC’s public demand for Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, to clarify his political intentions. Oladejo portrayed the development as emblematic of profound disarray within Nigeria’s opposition ranks, accusing the ADC of ideological bankruptcy and a lack of coherent direction.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed approval for Nigeria’s rapid response to the reported coup attempt in Benin Republic, praising the Federal Government for its prompt defence of constitutional order in the neighbouring country. However, the opposition party has urged the administration to ensure the intervention complies with Nigeria’s Constitution, emphasising the need for National Assembly ratification. In a statement released on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted the government’s unilateral action as potentially expedient but insisted it must be retroactively approved by lawmakers, in line with constitutional provisions governing military deployments abroad.…
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Okechukwu Osohua, has dismissed the party’s November convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, as nothing more than a “Christmas carol” and a casual “gathering of friends,” insisting it lacked legal validity. Osohua made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme on Tuesday. Read also: PDP convention: Tension peaks as Ibadan hosts high-stakes gathering “As far as I’m concerned, it was just a gathering of friends, and I can even call it a Christmas Carol because it was not known to law; there was no convention,” he stated emphatically. The…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the recently concluded Anambra election has condemned the worsening security situation in the state following a deadly attack on Sunday night at Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area. The assault, which reportedly left several people dead, has intensified public concern over the surge in violent crimes despite repeated assurances from the state government. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the ADC candidate described the Nawfia killings as “distressing” and a clear sign of what he termed the collapse of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s security architecture. “The rising crime rate…
The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is intensely fearful of only one opposition figure as the 2027 presidential election approaches: Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Speaking on The Micon Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Monday, Ameh claimed the government is actively working to ensure Obi does not appear on the ballot in 2027, describing him as the sole contender perceived as a genuine threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “We are not just running elections and making speculation out of the blue,” Ameh said.…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of deliberately misinforming the public about the legal status of local government administration following recent court rulings. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday by the state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, the APC reminded the governor and his party that a critical suit determining the tenure of reinstated APC local government chairmen and councillors remains pending before the Federal High Court. Read also: APC chair predicts landslide victory in 2027, says Tinubu enjoys growing national acceptance The party referred…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning that he and other founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not permit recent defectors from other parties to “kill” Nigeria’s main opposition party. Read also: Wike-aligned PDP BoT faction backs NWC, pledges support for party reforms Speaking on Sunday at the 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting hosted at his official residence in Abuja, Wike accused a rival faction of flagrantly disobeying two final judgements of the Federal High Court by proceeding with what he termed an “illegal convention”. “You went to a State High Court…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a postponement of its crucial National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, shifting both gatherings to later this month. In a brief official notice signed by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and published on the APC website on Sunday, the ruling party stakeholders were informed of the new schedule. Read also: APC announces December meetings of national caucus, NEC The National Caucus meeting, originally planned for an earlier date, will now hold on Thursday, 18 December 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. The all-important NEC meeting follows the next day, Friday, 19…
