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Kabiru Turaki Becomes New PDP National Chairman After Delegate Vote

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Kabiru Turaki, once Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, has now taken the helm of the Peoples Democratic Party after delegates confirmed him as the new National Chairman during the party’s national convention in Ibadan on Saturday night. His emergence followed the withdrawal of Katsina’s 2023 governorship candidate, Lado Danmarke, who stepped aside shortly before voting. Despite pulling out, Danmarke’s name remained on the ballot and he still drew 275 votes. Turaki dominated the process with 1,516 votes from the 1,834 ballots counted. Forty-three votes were declared invalid. “It is therefore clear from the votes cast that Taminu Turaki has won the position of National Chairman of the PDP with a total of 1,516 votes.” The election also produced Solarin Sunday Adekunle as Deputy National Organising Secretary after he secured 633 votes. However, the contests for National Youth Leader and Deputy National Legal Adviser were suspended. Seventeen additional positions had no challengers, allowing the nominees to be confirmed without a contest. Out of the 3,131 delegates expected, 2,745 were accredited to participate in the convention. The gathering drew several governors, including Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde, Ahmadu Fintiri, Dauda Lawal, and Caleb Mutfwang. Governors Ademola Adeleke, Siminalayi Fubara, and Agbu Kefas were not in attendance. Senior party figures such as Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, former governors Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Ibrahim Dankwambo, and Board of Trustees Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara were also present. Turaki’s rise to the top seat aligns with the PDP’s zoning arrangement, which in August placed the 2027 presidential ticket in the South and the national chairmanship in the North. In the weeks leading up to the convention, influential figures from the North-West rallied behind him as their consensus choice. Those involved in the endorsement included governors from Bauchi, Plateau, Adamawa, and Zamfara, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Information Minister Jerry Gana, Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, and former Education Minister Ibrahim Shekarau.

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Adamawa Governor Fintiri Distances Himself From Wike-Led PDP Expulsions

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Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has clarified that he does not support the expulsion of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his allies from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that the move could deepen divisions within the party. In a statement, Fintiri said he “categorically dissociates” himself from the decision to expel Wike, adding that such actions are not in the best interest of the party and could push the PDP further into crisis. The expulsions were carried out during the PDP convention in Ibadan on Saturday, targeting Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, former national secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others. The motion for the expulsions was initiated by former PDP National Vice Chairman (South) Olabode George and seconded by Bauchi State PDP Chairman Samaila Burga, with the measure reportedly receiving widespread support from convention delegates. The party justified the decision by citing alleged breaches of its constitution, including holding parallel congresses, canvassing for other political parties, and sponsoring litigations against the PDP. Fintiri, however, criticized the move, emphasizing that it risks undermining party cohesion. He urged all stakeholders to prioritize reconciliation and unity, stating, “I stand for the peace and stability of the PDP, and I will not support anything that could lead to its disintegration. Peace and reconciliation are the only ways forward for our great party.” Other notable figures expelled at the convention include Mao Ohabunwa, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Wike-led faction; former national organising secretary Umar Bature; Adeyemi Ajibade; Mohammed Abdulrahman; Austin Nwachukwu; Abraham Amah; George Turner; and Dan Orbih.

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JUST IN: PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and former party secretary Samuel Anyanwu. The expulsion motion was presented by Chief Olabode George, former PDP National Vice Chairman (South), at the ongoing convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, and seconded by Hon. Samaila Burga, PDP Chairman in Bauchi State. Prior to the convention, Wike’s loyal faction had sought to halt the gathering through the courts. However, a High Court in Oyo ruled in favor of the party, allowing the convention to proceed. In the lead-up to the event, Mao Ohabunwa, chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Wike-led faction, dismissed the convention as unlawful and advised members to avoid attending. He described it as a “jamboree,” saying: “We have met as the national working committee of PDP and reviewed our activities. We have agreed to obey all court decisions on the Ibadan convention, so we are not part of the exercise. Ibadan is a public place; people can go for anything but not for a convention. Anyone going there in the name of the convention should consider it a jamboree. We won’t tolerate flagrant abuse of the constitution by some individuals in the name of a convention.” Abdulrahman Muhammad, the faction’s acting national chairman, also urged delegates to stay away, promising to continue mobilizing members across the 36 states and the FCT to maintain a strong and united PDP. Meanwhile, Wike praised party members for defending the PDP in their local areas, vowing to uphold the rule of law and support those loyal to the party constitution. He added: “I am happy with your concern about the party in your respective areas. I will continue to support you people; I won’t betray you people.”

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Delegates, Party Faithful Troop Into Ibadan for PDP National Convention

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Delegates and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are arriving in large numbers at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan for the party’s highly anticipated national convention. The atmosphere around the venue is vibrant, with enthusiastic party faithful chanting, drumming, and singing as they fill the stands ahead of the main proceedings. While major party stakeholders are yet to take their seats, the exact commencement time of the convention remains unclear. Earlier, TVC News reported that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, alongside other PDP governors and the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, visited the stadium for an inspection. They were warmly welcomed by supporters during the visit. The convention is expected to set the tone for key decisions that will shape the party’s direction ahead of future national political engagements.

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Saraki Advises PDP to Postpone Ibadan Convention to Avoid Deepening Party Crisis

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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to halt its planned National Convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement personally signed after meeting with members of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Reconciliation Team led by Hassan Adamu, Saraki warned that proceeding with the convention amid ongoing legal disputes could plunge the party deeper into crisis. He urged the PDP to establish a Caretaker Committee to temporarily manage its affairs and restore stability. Saraki expressed regret that despite the selfless efforts of many party members, the convention has become entangled in political and legal controversies. The former Kwara State governor also cautioned that the situation poses a serious threat not only to the PDP but to Nigeria’s democracy. “It is clear that going ahead with the National Convention in Ibadan on November 15–16, 2025, will only serve to further fuel the present crisis. Therefore, going ahead with the Convention as scheduled is a waste of efforts. It does not have my support,” Saraki stated. He further explained that conflicting court orders regarding the convention have created uncertainty over its legitimacy, adding that no one can guarantee that the exercise or its outcome would be upheld.

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Court Blocks PDP From Holding Ibadan Convention Again

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention, which was scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. Justice Peter Lifu issued the order on Tuesday while ruling on an application filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, who challenged his exclusion from the party’s chairmanship race. Lamido told the court that the PDP leadership refused to sell him the nomination form for the chairmanship position, effectively barring him from participating in the upcoming convention. The judge ruled in his favour, stating that the party had failed to comply with mandatory legal procedures for conducting its convention, including publishing the timetable for members as required by law. Justice Lifu held that the balance of convenience tilted toward Lamido, stressing that he would suffer greater harm if unjustly excluded from the process. He emphasised that due process must be strictly followed in line with the Constitution, warning that any disregard for lawful procedures threatens the foundation of democracy. The judge further noted that under Section 6 of the 1999 Constitution, courts are duty-bound to dispense justice without fear or favour, adding that failure to do so could lead to anarchy. Consequently, Justice Lifu restrained the PDP from proceeding with the planned convention and prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising the outcome of any such event.

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Abdulmumin Jibrin Leaves NNPP, Returns To APC And Backs Tinubu

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Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, has officially left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing his defection on Monday via his Facebook page, Jibrin said his supporters had unanimously agreed to abandon the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to align with the ruling party. “Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents in my hometown of Kofa, Bebeji, Kano,” he wrote. He added that the gathering resolved to join the APC and endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections. Jibrin also noted that nearly 2,000 scholars from his constituency offered prayers for the President, asking for peace, progress, and development for Kiru/Bebeji, Kano State, and Nigeria as a whole. Jibrin’s return to the APC follows his expulsion from the NNPP two months ago over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of dues. At the time, he described the suspension as “shocking and unjustified,” arguing that the interview cited by the party did not warrant such action. He also accused the NNPP of violating due process and fair hearing by expelling him without giving him a chance to defend himself. Despite the controversy, Jibrin said he accepted the party’s decision in good faith and would not challenge it in court.

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Dr. George Moghalu Rejects Anambra Governorship Election Results, Cites Irregularities

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Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate Dr. George Moghalu has rejected the results of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State election, which declared incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of APGA the winner, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking from his Nnewi office shortly after the results were announced, Dr. Moghalu expressed deep dissatisfaction with the conduct of the election, citing widespread irregularities. He highlighted pervasive vote buying and alleged instances of underage voting as major flaws in the process. “The Anambra governorship election did not meet acceptable standards,” he said. “I have participated in past elections, but this one was different—vote buying was shockingly widespread.” He also claimed that minors were spotted with voter cards and allowed to cast votes, raising concerns about the credibility of the election. Additionally, Dr. Moghalu noted that in some polling stations, the Labour Party’s name appeared on ballots without its logo, potentially confusing voters and affecting the outcome. Dr. Moghalu said he would provide a more detailed statement after reviewing reports from LP agents across the state. “Once I have all the information, we will analyse and decide on the next steps. But for now, I reject the declared outcome,” he said. Regarding the possibility of legal action, he said it was too early to determine, stressing the need for a thorough review of all findings. He also addressed reports of LP agents abandoning certain polling units, explaining that their withdrawal was a result of frustration over what they observed during voting.

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