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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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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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