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Northern PDP Leaders Endorse Tanimu Turaki as Consensus National Chairman Candidate

PDP Postpones NWC Meeting After Violence At Abuja Secretariat

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) postponed its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Tuesday following unrest outside its national secretariat in Wuse, Abuja. PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki told journalists that the decision was taken due to disruptions caused by opponents of the party leadership. “Due to some incidents caused by those who are enemies of progress, enemies of democracy, we have decided to postpone this meeting till tomorrow,” he said. Turaki, who spoke alongside Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, stressed the party’s commitment to peace and orderly conduct. The postponement comes amid tensions between Turaki’s faction and supporters of the Nyesom Wike-led bloc. Turaki emerged as PDP National Chairman at a disputed convention on Saturday, which was boycotted by the Wike faction. Both factions had scheduled executive meetings at the secretariat on Tuesday, leading to confrontations. Supporters of the Wike-led faction, mostly women and youth groups, took to the streets around Wadata Plaza carrying placards with messages such as “No to Turaki” and “Turaki must go.” The Wike-backed faction reportedly gained access to the secretariat by 9:45 a.m., led by sacked Acting National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and accompanied by heavily armed police personnel. Turaki explained that he had informed the FCT Commissioner of Police about the planned NWC meeting and requested security, which was provided, allowing party leaders to enter the secretariat. “However, due to some incidents caused by those who are enemies of progress and democracy, we have decided to postpone this meeting till tomorrow,” Turaki said, thanking party leaders, former governors, lawmakers, and members of the Board of Trustees for their support. He added, “We in PDP are peace-loving people. We want peace to reign because we want to take over governance in this country. And if we want to take over governance, then we need to have one country in place.” The NWC meeting is now rescheduled for Wednesday, with the party reiterating its commitment to unity and orderly conduct.

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PDP Faction Led By Wike Chased Out As Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Turaki Hold Meeting

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Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, along with newly elected PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki, reportedly expelled the Nyesom Wike-led faction from the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The clash unfolded on Monday at Wadata Plaza as rival factions attempted to hold separate meetings on the same day. Both the National Working Committee (NWC) elected in Ibadan and the Wike-supported faction had scheduled gatherings, escalating tensions. Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the pro-Wike faction, arrived at the secretariat with members of his group, but a confrontation broke out, forcing the Wike faction out of the premises. Despite the chaos, Governors Makinde and Bala Mohammed, alongside Turaki, successfully gained entry into the PDP NEC hall to hold their scheduled meeting. https://twitter.com/TheICIR/status/1990726365423816932?t=JXU2Jvub_UFeo6-aMbTUxA&s=19

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PDP Warns Democracy Is Under Threat, Urges Trump To Intervene

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the international community, particularly the United States, to step in and protect democracy in Nigeria. The call comes in the wake of chaos at the PDP National Secretariat in Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Tuesday, when rival factions of the party clashed while attempting to hold separate meetings at the same location. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed claimed that he and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde were tear-gassed during the disturbances. Speaking to journalists after the incident, PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki alleged that police also shot some party members. He said, “Some of our members who came here to attend meetings have been shot by the police. Democracy in Nigeria is under threat. We are now calling on the international community. I want to call on President Trump… this is not just about attacks on Christians, he should come and help save democracy in Nigeria. I also appeal to all developed nations to come and assist in preserving our democracy.”

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Tension Erupts At PDP Secretariat As Anyanwu, Turaki Factions Plan Rival Meetings

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Tension heightened on Tuesday at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the factions led by Samuel Anyanwu and Kabiru Taminu Turaki prepared to hold separate meetings at the same venue in a fresh showdown over control of the party. Security was heavily reinforced around Zone 5, with police officers, DSS operatives, and other security personnel stationed across the Secretariat. Supporters of both factions gathered nearby, drumming, singing, and displaying loyalty as they awaited the unfolding power tussle. Members invited by the Anyanwu-led faction for its NEC meeting began arriving early. Anyanwu himself got to the Secretariat around 8:50 a.m. and headed straight to his office. As of 9:27 a.m., loyalists of the Turaki faction had not yet arrived, though there were strong indications they were on their way and preparing to make their presence felt. Speaking to journalists, Anyanwu explained that he requested the deployment of security personnel, noting that it is a routine precaution whenever the party convenes a NEC meeting due to the large turnout and sensitive nature of the gathering. He said: “I wrote to the security agencies and I wrote NEC on the 14th of November informing them of the NEC/BoT meeting scheduled for today. I am the National Secretary of the party and my tenure runs till December 8.” Reacting to reports that the Turaki-led faction planned to hold its own meeting at the Secretariat, he added, “We are going for our meeting and we do not expect any intruder. He is coming to hold a meeting here as what?”

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Former AGF Abubakar Malami Declares 2027 Kebbi Governorship Bid

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Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in the 2027 election, promising to tackle insecurity and revive the state’s struggling agricultural sector. Malami made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, where he expressed confidence in the strength of his political backing across Kebbi State. “INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us. I have agreed to contest, and there is no retreat. God willing, we are going to win. We won’t disappoint those who believe in us,” he said. Criticizing the ruling All Progressives Congress, Malami accused the party of worsening conditions in the North and leaving farmers vulnerable to insecurity. He lamented that bandit attacks have forced many farmers off their land, severely affecting food production. “Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” he said, blaming both state and federal authorities for “negligence and policy failure.” Malami said his governorship ambition is driven by a desire to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, rebuild the agricultural sector, and protect the welfare of residents. He insisted that his campaign is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”

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Taraba Assembly Speaker and 15 Lawmakers Join APC

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The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kizito Bonzena, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside 15 other lawmakers from the state assembly. The group of defectors includes Deputy Speaker Hamman Adama Abdullai (Bali 2), Majority Leader Jethro Yakubu (Wukari 1), Tafarki Eneme (Kurmi), Akila Nuhu (Lau), Musa Chul (Gassol 1), Josiah Yaro (Wukari 2), Tanko Yusuf (Takum 1), Veronica Alhassan (Bali 1), Anas Shuaibu (Karim Lamido 2), Nelson Len (Nguroje), Umar Adamu (Jalingo 1), Joseph Kassong (Yorro), John Lamba (Takum 2), Happy Shonruba (Ardo-Kola), and Zakari Sanusi (Ibi). Bonzena emphasized that the decision was made in the collective interest of Taraba State, not for personal gain. “Our people should not misinterpret this decision. It is for the interest of Taraba. We now have all 24 members of the House as APC members. We want the people of Taraba to see this as the best decision for the state and continue to support the government,” he said. Former Speaker and Mbamnga Constituency representative, Peter Diah, welcomed the defectors, noting that the House had previously supported APC members when they were in the minority. He expressed satisfaction that all members are now united under the vision of President Bola Tinubu. Bonzena also prayed that the move would usher in a new era of progress for Taraba State. With the shift, the Taraba State House of Assembly now has no opposition members. Governor Kefas has confirmed he will also defect from the PDP, with his formal declaration for the APC scheduled for Saturday. The mass defections have raised concerns among critics, who argue that the moves may be pushing Nigeria toward a one-party system under the APC.

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Wike-Backed PDP Faction Calls Emergency NEC And BoT Meetings In Abuja

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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has moved to reassert its authority by calling emergency meetings of the party’s National Executive Committee and Board of Trustees for Tuesday. Both sessions will hold at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja, signaling a rejection of the parallel convention staged in Ibadan over the weekend. The notice, issued by Samuel Anyanwu, a strong Wike ally, directed BoT members to meet at 11 a.m., while the NEC will convene at 2 p.m. Members were told attendance is compulsory as they will be addressing what the faction described as critical party matters. The Abuja meetings come as a counter to the Ibadan convention led by Umar Damagum, where Kabiru Turaki was named national chairman and several prominent figures—including Wike, Anyanwu, and former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose—were declared expelled. That same convention announced the dissolution of party structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers. However, divisions quickly surfaced. Governors Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, who were physically present in Ibadan, later distanced themselves from the move to expel the FCT minister. Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, circulated the invitation for the Abuja meetings on X on Monday. Earlier, he had dismissed the Ibadan gathering entirely, describing it as a political charade rather than a legitimate convention. “They went to Ibadan to start dirty December in November,” he wrote, adding that whatever resolutions came from the meeting were of no consequence and could be ignored.

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Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Set To Dump PDP For APC On November 19

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Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has confirmed that he is set to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday, November 19. He spoke with journalists on Saturday, making it clear that his decision is tied to what he described as the future direction of the state. Kefas explained that his move is not just a routine defection but one he believes will shape Taraba’s long-term prospects. He said the event will attract a large crowd and described the upcoming switch as a political realignment he considers necessary. “There is going to be a major shift and alignment on November 19,” he said. “I will officially transition from PDP to APC. It is a movement that has to do with the destiny of Taraba people.” His entry into the APC adds to the wave of governors who have left the PDP this year, joining the likes of Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori in Delta, Peter Mbah in Enugu, and Douye Diri in Bayelsa. Kefas, who was elected in 2023 with 257,926 votes, defeated NNPP’s Muhammad Yahaya and APC’s Emmanuel Bwacha. His defection marks a historic shift for Taraba, a state that has been governed solely by PDP members since the return to democracy in 1999.

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