Nigeria — People s Democratic Party
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The Seyi Makinde-backed faction of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party announced plans to screen 3,181 aspirants for the 2027 general elections, including candidates for State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship,…
Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is experiencing a leadership crisis, with two factions vying for control, which could impact its performance in the 2027 general elections.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is challenging the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's decision to exclude its candidate from the Nigeria — Ekiti State governorship election, initiating legal action to compel inclusion.
Dec 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The People's Democratic Party lost Caleb Mutfwang, a sitting governor, further weakening its position and deepening its internal crisis.
Dec 18, 2025 · 20 articles
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Impact: Henry Seriake Dickson affirmed his continued membership with the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party despite rumors of his defection, expressing hope that the party will 'get its act right'.
Jan 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is losing key members like Benibo Anabraba, Siminalayi Fubara, and Ngozi Odu, which weakens its political standing in Nigeria — Rivers State.
Jan 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party has publicly demanded clarification from the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission regarding alleged land and cash gifts, raising concerns about institutional capture and erosion of public trust.
Apr 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Nigeria — Oyo State, has officially declared his intention to run for the Nigerian presidency in the 2027 general election. He made this announcement at a mega-rally in Ibadan, where…
Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is experiencing a leadership crisis, leading to a faction led by Seyi Makinde forming an alliance with the India — Zoram People s Movement for the 2027 elections, with candidates running under the India — Zoram People s Movement platform.
May 14, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party, through its National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, criticized the N135.22 billion allocation, questioning its transparency and suggesting it implies the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission expects disputes.
Apr 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a member of the Nigeria — House of Representatives (Nigeria), has resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress to join the Nigeria —…
Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party lost members Umar Ajia and Suleiman Richifa to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is Nyesom Wike's main opposition party, from which he openly declared support for President Bola Tinubu. Despite this, the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party secured victories in other elections in Nigeria — Rivers State under Nyesom Wike's watch.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party (PDP) lost Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and many of his cabinet members in Nigeria — Adamawa State to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC), indicating a political setback.
Mar 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's 2027 presidential ambition as 'dead on arrival.' Makinde declared his intention to run for president under the India — Zoram…
Impact: A faction of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Seyi Makinde signed an MoU with the India — Zoram People s Movement (APM), leading to Makinde's presidential declaration outside the PDP mainstream.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is one of the political parties whose internal developments, along with those of Nigeria — African Democratic Congress, are cited by Seyi Makinde as raising questions about Nigeria's democracy.
Apr 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Fatai Owoseni, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde of Nigeria — Oyo State and Executive Secretary of the Nigeria — Oyo State Security Trust Fund, has resigned from his appointments with immediate…
Impact: Fatai Owoseni is an aspirant for the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party's governorship ticket in Nigeria — Oyo State for the 2027 election.
May 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, visited Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, at his residence in Nigeria — Abuja. This visit sparked public criticism due…
Impact: Nyesom Wike, a member of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party, is serving as a minister under the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress-led administration, highlighting cross-party interactions.
May 13, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party, led by Mehbooba Mufti, opposes the revival of the Tulbul Navigation Barrage project, advocating for peace and caution against weaponizing water.
May 16, 2025 · 7 articles
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Former Nigeria — Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has formally joined the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, declaring his support for President Bola Tinubu's administration and re-election bid. The defection took place on Thursday at…
Impact: Olusegun Mimiko resigned from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party before joining the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, indicating a loss of a significant political figure for the party.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is a rising conservative opposition group calling for restrictions on foreign ownership of Japanese real estate, contributing to the fractured opposition landscape.
Jul 19, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party also condemned Taku Etō's conduct, aligning with other opposition parties in demanding his resignation.
May 21, 2025 · 12 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is the opposition party in Nigeria. Bala Mohammed is a member of this party and claims he is being persecuted for not leaving it to join the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress.
Jan 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has formally declared her intention to seek re-election in the 2027 National Assembly polls. She outlined her agenda, focusing on expanding economic opportunities, strengthening education, improving…
Impact: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a chieftain of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party, indicating her political affiliation for the upcoming elections.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a former Nigeria — Lagos State governorship candidate for the United Kingdom — Labour Party, is facing criticism from supporters of the Obidient movement for his decision to remain in the Nigeria —…
Impact: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour previously left the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party for the United Kingdom — Labour Party before the 2023 elections, a move he references to draw parallels with his current situation.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi reiterated his promise to serve only a single four-year term if elected president, citing the need for stability. He also criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its…
Impact: Peter Obi's defection to the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party from the Nigeria — All Progressives Grand Alliance was cited as an example of his shifting political allegiances.
May 14, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party condemned Mehraj Malik's detention under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, calling it an attempt to crush dissent and an assault on democracy.
Sep 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Nyesom Wike is a member of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party, and Ajibola Basiru has warned against importing its internal culture into the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress.
Jan 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is mentioned as the platform on which Gbenga Daniel was elected governor in 2003, after defecting from the Nigeria — Alliance for Democracy.
Apr 01, 2026 · 12 articles
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Impact: The incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election on the platform of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Stakeholders of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress in Nigeria — Rivers State, led by Awaji-Inombek Abiante, purchased expression of interest and nomination forms for Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the 2027 governorship election. This move…
Impact: Divisions within the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party resulted from the dispute between Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, ultimately leading to Siminalayi Fubara's defection.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — People s Democratic Party is an expansionist party that has been luring voters away from the Japan — List of Liberal Democratic parties.
Oct 04, 2025 · 10 articles
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Impact: Godiya Akwashiki was a member of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party during his early political career in the Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly.
Jan 01, 2026 · 8 articles
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