…accuses APC-led government for crises in PDP, LP Despite his relationship with the promoters of a coalition of opposition political parties who are seeking to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has told his supporters … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 individuals as chief executives, chairmen of various federal agencies and commissions, marking another significant step in the administration’s commitment to revitalising public institutions and deepening governance reforms. The appointments were made on Saturday evening via a list posted by the Special Adviser to the President on … [Read more…]
A former aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Mr John Nwosu, has emerged as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the same election. Nwosu replaced the party’s governorship candidate, a former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, … [Read more…]
…South East is important to PDP – Saraki In a clear bid to stem the tide of crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the PDP Special Reconciliation Committee chaired by former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Friday, met with the governor of Enugu State and leader of the party in the South … [Read more…]
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle leading to the appointment of Abubakar Sani Sambo, a professor, as the Commissioner of Education while the former Education Commissioner, Sani Bello, also a professor and the Mainan Zazzau, was redeployed to the newly created Ministry of Information. The Governor has also … [Read more…]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai have reportedly adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for a new opposition coalition. According to a Bloomberg article, the trio reached the decision after a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, signalling the formal … [Read more…]
On the heels of speculations over a possible coalition among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Obidient Movement has firmly denied claims that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has been offered a vice-presidential slot with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate. In a statement … [Read more…]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he won’t contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Wike recently asked his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its presidential ticket to the South. This demand sparked suspicion in the polity that he might contest against Tinubu … [Read more…]
A former chieftain of the Labour Party and the Deputy Director General of the Peter Obi campaign organization in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Oseloka Obaze has stated that his support for Obi remains intact despite his resignation from the Labour Party. In statement personally signed and made available to PACESETTER by Obaze, he clarified … [Read more…]
…It’s time to stand together – Mbah …We’ve been trampled upon – Wabara …We don’t want to be taken for granted – Achike Udenwa The crisis currently rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has worsened as the South East caucus of the party has threatened mass exit from the troubled party if its choice … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed renowned political strategist, party administrator and public affairs analyst, Steve Oruruo, as Chairman of its South East Zonal Disciplinary Committee. The announcement was made during a closed-door meeting of the PDP South East Zonal Executive Committee, as the party moves to reinforce internal discipline and ensure stability in … [Read more…]
The PDP has denied Anyanwu’s claim of signing the nomination forms for Anambra’s 2025 governorship election, says Damagum, Kosheodo signed the forms The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, denied claims that Senator Samuel Anyanwu signed the list submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), bearing the names of its candidates in the Anambra … [Read more…]