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Chukwuma Soludo Wins Anambra Governorship Election — INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the incumbent governor of Anambra State, as the winner of the November 8 governorship election. According to results announced by INEC, Governor Soludo won in all 21 local government areas of the state, defeating 15 other candidates to secure a second term in office. Soludo, who ran on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), polled a total of 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Other results include: Labour Party (LP): 10,576 votes People’s Democratic Party (PDP): 1,401 votes Young Progressives Party (YPP): 37,753 votes The final announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Soludo, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ex-Chief Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, becomes the third APGA governor to lead Anambra State, following Peter Obi and Willie Obiano. Anambra, home to the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Biafran leader and founder of APGA, has once again reaffirmed its loyalty to the party by re-electing Soludo for another four-year term.

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APC Emerges Victorious In Peter Obi’s Polling Unit In Stunning Anambra Upset

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) delivered a major upset in Anambra State after defeating the Labour Party (LP) at the polling unit of former presidential candidate Peter Obi in Amatutu village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. At Polling Unit 019, Umudimakasi — where Obi cast his vote — APC recorded 73 votes, while Labour Party trailed with 57. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) followed with 38 votes, and minor parties including YPP, ZLP, APM, ADC, and AAC each got one vote. The outcome has triggered mixed reactions across social media, as many expressed disbelief that Obi could lose in his home base, a community that has consistently supported him over the years. Interestingly, APC’s governorship running mate, Senator Uche Ekwunife, is also from the same area, a factor political observers say may have influenced the result. The ruling party’s success didn’t stop there. At Polling Unit 015, Amatutu Village Hall, APC secured 117 votes, while APGA and LP managed 29 and 10 votes respectively. At Polling Unit 023, Model Primary Health Care Centre, APC again led with 25 votes, followed by APGA with 8 and LP with 7, while YPP and ADC recorded one vote each. With APC consistently leading across multiple units in Agulu, analysts say the results could mark the party’s growing influence in Anaocha, traditionally a stronghold of APGA and more recently a Labour Party territory. Collation of results is still ongoing across the local government area and the rest of the state.

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Mao Ohuabunwa Named Factional Chairman of PDP Board of Trustees

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Former Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has been named the factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), following a reshuffle by a faction loyal to the party’s new Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed. The announcement came in a communique released on Friday after the inaugural and emergency meeting of the newly reconstituted BoT held in Abuja. The communique also confirmed Isah Dansidi as the new Secretary, replacing Senator Ahmed Makarfi. According to the statement, the previous BoT leadership under Adolphus Wabara and Makarfi could no longer serve in their roles, as their public positions in the ongoing intra-party crisis had undermined the neutrality and moral authority expected of the Board of Trustees.

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PDP Faction Unveils New Board of Trustees to Restore Party Discipline and Unity

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a new Board of Trustees (BoT) in a bid to restore discipline, unity, and moral direction within the party. The ceremony was led by Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed in Abuja on Friday. Mohammed criticized the previous BoT, led by Adolphus Wabara and Umar Damagum, saying it had become ineffective by shielding party leaders who violated rules, leaving the party divided and morally weakened. “This new Board of Trustees is more than a statutory body; it is a symbol of rebirth,” Mohammed said. “It reflects our determination to return the PDP to its moral center and make it the conscience and guiding compass of the party once again.” He urged the new board members to uphold justice and fairness, stressing that their role is a responsibility, not a reward. “Members must speak truth to power, defend the principles of the party, and ensure the PDP remains a home for all Nigerians. Your actions should inspire confidence, unity, and integrity,” he added. Mao Ohabunwa was elected chairman of the new BoT, with Isah Dansidi appointed secretary. The inauguration was held at the FCT Minister’s official residence in Abuja. Mohammed said the creation of the new board marks a fresh chapter for the PDP, aimed at correcting past mistakes, restoring public trust, and reinforcing the party’s commitment to the rule of law. “Under this leadership, the PDP will no longer tolerate impunity or manipulation. We will rebuild transparency, respect court judgments, and make the party a moral voice in Nigeria’s democracy,” he said. The new BoT is expected to guide the PDP through internal disputes, strengthen discipline, and ensure that the party’s principles of fairness, equity, and inclusivity are upheld.

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Oyo Court Orders PDP To Proceed With National Convention

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An Oyo State High Court has ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, can go ahead with the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan. Justice A.L. Akintola handed down the decision on Monday after considering an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi. The suit named the PDP, Damagum, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants. Adelabi had sought a court order to prevent any interference with the approved timetable, guidelines, and procedures for the election of new national officers. By granting the application, the court directed the PDP leadership to follow the sanctioned schedule, effectively clearing the path for the long-awaited convention to take place as planned.

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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Officially Defects To APC

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Officially Defects To APC

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of speculation about his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The atmosphere in Yenagoa, the state capital, was electric on Monday as thousands of APC supporters and loyalists of the governor gathered to celebrate his entry into the ruling party. Supporters from all eight local government areas flooded the streets, chanting solidarity songs and waving party flags despite the early morning rain. By 10 a.m., the 5,000-capacity Samson Siasia Stadium was filled to the brim, forcing security personnel to halt further entry to prevent overcrowding. Diri’s defection marks a major political realignment in Bayelsa State, as the governor formally renounced his membership of the PDP, which he left two weeks ago after months of internal party tension. Several high-profile politicians and government officials were present to welcome him into the APC, including Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, and Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh. The event was described by party leaders as “a new dawn for Bayelsa,” signaling the APC’s growing influence in the South-South region ahead of the next election cycle.

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Breaking: Protest Rocks PDP Headquarters in Abuja

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A protest erupted on Monday at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abuja as supporters of the faction loyal to the PDP National Vice Chairman (North Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman, stormed the premises. The group, chanting solidarity songs, demanded that the National Working Committee, led by Umar Damagum, vacate the headquarters immediately. Abdulrahman was named the Acting National Chairman of the party last week as the leadership crisis threatening the soul of the party worsened with the suspension of the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, for a period of one month. In a dramatic twist, the faction loyal to Anyanwu converged at a separate venue in Abuja and announced the suspension of the Damagum-led NWC. The Party, on her official Twitter account, now X wrote; @OfficialPDPNig National Secretariat under attack. “The suspended National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has mobilized a group of armed thugs to the PDP National Secretariat at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. “This reckless and unlawful action, occurring just hours after his one-month suspension for alleged anti-party activities, has led to the harassment and intimidation of party staff, security personnel, and journalists covering the unfolding crisis. “Eyewitness accounts captured by on-site reporters show the mob, numbering over 50 individuals and reportedly loyal to Anyanwu’s faction, forcefully breaching perimeter barriers, vandalizing office equipment, and physically assaulting PDP administrative staff members. “Several journalists from leading media outlets, were shoved, threatened with violence, and had their recording devices seized in a clear bid to suppress coverage of the incident. “As of the time of this release, security forces present at the premises of the Party office did nothing to prevent the attacks on the secretariat and staffers of the secretariat.”

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PDP Suspends National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu And Three Others

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, along with three other top officials, for a period of one month. In a statement released on Saturday after the 608th meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), the party announced that National Organising Secretary Hon. Umar Bature, National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), and Deputy National Legal Adviser Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha were also suspended and referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for further investigation. According to the statement, the affected officials will not perform their official duties during the suspension period. The PDP clarified that, in line with Section 36(2) of its Constitution (as amended in 2017), the Deputy National Secretary, Hon. Arc. Setonji Koshoedo, will take over as Acting National Secretary. The National Director of Legal Services has also been directed to oversee the legal department pending the committee’s decision. In a related development, the party expressed displeasure over a recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered by Justice Kolawole Omotosho, describing it as a setback to Nigeria’s democratic process. National Publicity Secretary Hon. Debo Ologunagba stated that the ruling does not hinder the PDP from proceeding with preparations for its forthcoming National Convention, where new national officers will be elected to lead the party for the next four years. He cited a recent Supreme Court judgment affirming the supremacy of political parties in managing their internal affairs, urging members and organs of the PDP to remain united and focused on the upcoming convention. “The PDP remains firmly committed to the rule of law,” Ologunagba noted. “Our legal team has been directed to appeal the judgment immediately, in line with our dedication to upholding democracy and defending the rights of all political parties in Nigeria.”

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