Tag: PDP
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PDP Rejects Tinubu’s N47.9trn 2025 Budget Proposal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s proposed N47.9 trillion 2025 federal budget, calling it “hopeless, shady, and disingenuous.” In a press statement, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba stated the budget lacks investment in critical sectors including agriculture, electricity, petroleum, and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). “The 2025 budget as proposed…
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PDP Declares Ibori Daughter’s Seat Vacant After Defection to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the federal house of representatives seat for Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu vacant, following her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. In a statement, PDP national spokesperson Debo Ologunagba called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a new election to fill the position for the…
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Ibori’s Daughter, Four Labour Party Reps Defect to APC
Four members of the House of Representatives have abandoned the Labour Party (LP), joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a move that has sparked intense political debate. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas officially announced the lawmakers’ defection on the floor of the green chamber on Thursday. The defecting representatives include Chinedu Okere from Owerri municipal/Owerri north/Owerri…
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PDP Chieftain Blames Tinubu for Party Crisis Over Wike’s Appointment
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Sowunmi, has directly blamed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing crisis within the opposition party, pointing to the controversial appointment of Nyesom Wike as FCT Minister. “He has no business appointing our member into his cabinet without talking to us,” Sowunmi stated, adding that while the president…
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The Chance Will Not Be There: Wike Dismisses Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Ambitions
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s potential bid for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027, stating emphatically that such an opportunity “will not be there.” Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday evening, Wike responded to Atiku’s recent criticisms of President Bola…
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Political Parties Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election
As the race for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State heats up, major political parties and their candidates have signed a Peace Accord to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The signing ceremony took place on Friday at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome) in Akure, the state capital. A total…