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Sule Lamido Officially Declares Bid For PDP National Chairman Amid Party Divisions

Sule Lamido Threatens Legal Action Over Denied PDP Nomination Forms Ahead Of National Convention

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Former Jigawa State Governor and PDP leader, Sule Lamido, has threatened to take legal action if he is denied the opportunity to purchase nomination forms ahead of the party’s national convention, scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Lamido said his efforts to obtain the PDP National Chairman nomination form were unsuccessful, and he implicated both the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, in the issue. At the PDP’s 102nd National Executive Committee meeting on August 25 in Abuja, the party zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while reserving the National Chairman position for the North. Northern leaders later “micro-zoned” the chairmanship to the North-West, leading to the endorsement of former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as the consensus candidate. Lamido and other Northern stakeholders loyal to him expressed dissatisfaction, claiming they were not consulted before the endorsement. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is reportedly supporting former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom for the same position. Lamido arrived at the PDP National Headquarters at Wadata Plaza around 11 a.m. with supporters but found offices locked, preventing him from purchasing the nomination forms. Although the National Convention Organising Committee, chaired by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, operates from Legacy House in Maitama, Lamido insisted that forms should have been made available at Wadata Plaza. He said, “PDP is a family of Nigerians committed to democracy. By party constitution, forms are normally sold at headquarters, so I came to purchase mine.” Lamido described the locked offices as unusual, noting that party officials he met had no information about the forms’ location or distribution. Acknowledging that the process is now managed by the Convention Committee, Lamido said he may have to go to Adamawa to obtain the forms. He added, “The closing date has been extended. All decisions must be approved by the NEC, but it seems the NEC’s role has been taken over by individuals. I am optimistic, but if I don’t get the form, I will go to court. PDP must organise its house and follow its constitution to win elections.” Lamido emphasized that his main goal is to strengthen PDP into a united and disciplined party capable of defeating the APC. He rejected the governors’ consensus arrangement, claiming it was reached without proper consultation. He explained, “If there are consultations, consensus is possible. But our zone never met. The Governor of Zamfara had scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, but it was preempted with a Tuesday meeting. That’s the problem.”

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Over 32,000 APGA Members Defect to APC as Prince Ukachukwu Gains Momentum Ahead of 2025 Anambra Polls

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Massive Endorsements, ₦150 Million Fundraising Mark Turning Point in Guber Race In what analysts are calling a major shift in Anambra’s political dynamics, over 32,000 members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in support of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the party’s governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025, election. The unprecedented mass defection occurred during a mega rally and thanksgiving event hosted by the Sustenance of Faith in Governance (SOFIG) Family—popularly known as the Ikwukuoma SOFIG Family—marking its sixth anniversary on Saturday. The event drew thousands of party supporters, political stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers from across the state. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Prince Ukachukwu, fondly called Ikwukuoma, expressed deep gratitude to the SOFIG movement for its unreserved endorsement and support. “This is the first time I’ve received such overwhelming support without anyone asking for a single kobo,” Ukachukwu said. “SOFIG has invested in this journey with faith, love, and commitment. This isn’t politics as usual—it’s a divine movement rooted in family, community, and vision.” He pledged to usher in a new era of people-focused, integrity-driven governance, promising to build political leadership from the grassroots to the statehouse. “Within this crowd are tomorrow’s councillors, local government chairmen, and Assembly members,” he added. “We are laying the foundation for a new political future.” Senator Ekwunife Declares Ukachukwu “Anambra’s Needed Leader” Deputy governorship candidate, Senator (Iyom) Uche Ekwunife, described Ukachukwu as a visionary leader capable of transforming Anambra. “The time is ripe. Prince Nicholas is trustworthy, God-fearing, and ready,” she stated. “Our victory must start at the ward level and spread across all 901 wards of Anambra Central and beyond.” She praised SOFIG founders Dr. (Bar) Kingsley Ezekwelu and Dr. Kenneth Ezekwelu for creating what she called “one of Nigeria’s most impactful political platforms.” ₦150 Million Boost for Campaign SOFIG National President, Dr. Kingsley K. Ezekwelu, Esq., formally endorsed Ukachukwu and Ekwunife, announcing a ₦150 million donation to the campaign. “We are more than 35,000 members strong, including 32,000 defectors from APGA today,” Dr. Ezekwelu said. “This is more than an endorsement—it’s a mission. We are ready to win this battle with our PVCs.” APC Welcomes New Members APC State Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, welcomed the new members, describing the day as a “historic milestone.” “With Prince Ukachukwu, APC is poised to deliver the long-awaited transformation in Anambra. The tides are turning—and SOFIG has shown us the way,” he said, while donating ₦2 million to SOFIG on behalf of the party. Financial Powerhouses Fuel Campaign Momentum The rally also featured a significant financial show of force: As the 2025 polls draw closer, Saturday’s event signals a strong and coordinated push by the APC and its supporters to challenge APGA’s longstanding dominance in Anambra politics.

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Sule Lamido Officially Declares Bid For PDP National Chairman Amid Party Divisions

Sule Lamido Officially Declares Bid For PDP National Chairman Amid Party Divisions

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Former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has officially announced his intention to run for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido made the declaration on his verified Facebook page on Monday, stating that he would visit the party’s national headquarters at Wadata Plaza to purchase his nomination form. “By the grace of God, I shall today, Monday, 27th October 2025, by 11 a.m., be at Wadata Plaza, the national headquarters of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to purchase the nomination form to run for the office of National Chairman,” he wrote. A senior PDP leader and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lamido pledged to work toward rebuilding the party and preparing it for future elections. “My commitment to democracy and resolve to restore our dear party to its old glory is unstoppable,” he added. The PDP, which governed Nigeria from 1999 to 2015, is expected to elect a new National Chairman at its forthcoming national convention. Lamido’s announcement comes after northern party stakeholders endorsed former Minister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as their consensus candidate for the position. At the PDP’s 102nd National Executive Committee meeting on August 25 in Abuja, the party decided to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while reserving the National Chairman slot for the North. However, factions allied with Lamido and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike rejected Turaki’s endorsement, claiming the decision lacked proper consultation. The disagreements underline rising tensions within the PDP as it seeks both internal unity and credible leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. The party is scheduled to hold its 2025 Elective National Convention from November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. A 13-member National Convention Screening Committee has been appointed to vet aspirants for national offices. The screening exercise will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and will be chaired by Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), a former Ondo State governorship candidate and respected legal luminary. The announcement was made by the PDP’s National Convention Organising Committee and signed by its Chairman, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

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SDP Chairman Shehu Gabam Insists He Remains Party Leader, Rejects Reported Expulsion

SDP Chairman Shehu Gabam Insists He Remains Party Leader, Rejects Reported Expulsion

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Shehu Gabam, the embattled National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has insisted that he remains the legitimate leader of the party, rejecting reports of his expulsion as “illegal, null and void.” Gabam, along with the National Youth Leader, Ogbonna Uchechukwu, and other party officials, was reportedly expelled on Thursday. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by his legal aide, Abubakar Baba, Gabam said the expulsion was unconstitutional and had no legal effect. The statement cited Article 13 (iv) of the SDP constitution, which gives only the national chairman the authority to preside over meetings of the national convention, national executive committee, national working committee, and national caucus. “Any meeting convened or presided over without the consent of the duly recognized chairman constitutes a gross violation of the constitution and a brazen attempt to usurp legitimate authority,” the statement read. Baba also accused the party’s national secretary, Olu Agunloye, of breaching INEC regulations by allegedly notifying the commission of the disputed meeting’s decisions. A certified true copy from INEC confirming Gabam as the recognized chairman was attached as evidence. The statement further challenged the authority of Sadiq, who chaired the meeting announcing the expulsion, saying he “was neither a member of the party nor of its national executive committee and thus had no authority to preside over any of its meetings.” Gabam’s camp urged the public to disregard the actions of the “Dr Sadiq-led group,” describing them as impostors who would face legal consequences. Meanwhile, the SDP’s national publicity secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, stated that Gabam’s expulsion followed months of investigation and disciplinary proceedings aimed at restoring discipline and accountability within the party. Gabam’s team reaffirmed his leadership, stressing that the SDP remains committed to “upholding the rule of law, maintaining internal order, and protecting the integrity and reputation of the party,” while focusing on building the party and promoting Nigeria’s democratic ideals in partnership with loyal members.

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Northern PDP Leaders Endorse Tanimu Turaki as Consensus National Chairman Candidate

Northern PDP Leaders Endorse Tanimu Turaki as Consensus National Chairman Candidate

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Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North have endorsed former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as their consensus candidate for National Chairman ahead of the party’s convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The announcement was made by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who spoke on behalf of the Northern zone after a meeting of PDP leaders in Abuja on Wednesday. Fintiri confirmed Turaki as the consensus choice while stressing that any aspirant unhappy with the decision is free to contest. Turaki, a senior lawyer with expertise in constitutional law, election petitions, commercial arbitration, international criminal law, intellectual property, oil and gas, and mergers and acquisitions, previously served as Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs and Supervising Minister of Labour and Productivity under former President Goodluck Jonathan. The PDP had earlier zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South and the National Chairmanship to the North, with Northern leaders further micro-zoning the chairmanship to the Northwest. Turaki emerged as the unanimous choice following consultations with party leaders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Fintiri, who also chairs the National Convention Organising Committee, said: “We have reflected deeply and widely through consultations, and as we go to Ibadan for our national convention, we have adopted a consensus candidate to represent the North, and by extension, Nigeria, as the Chairman of the PDP. That gentleman is K.T. Turaki, SAN.” He added that other positions will be resolved at the regional level and that anyone still wishing to contest remains free to do so. The endorsement comes amid rising tensions within the party, particularly from supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who are reportedly dissatisfied with Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum’s leadership. Internal disputes over party structures, micro-zoning of key positions, and unresolved leadership issues in the South-South have also sparked court cases and legal battles, including claims of forgery related to the party’s convention notification to INEC. The Northern PDP meeting was attended by several key figures, including Governors Bala Mohammed, Caleb Mutfwang, and Dauda Lawal; former governors Ahmed Makarfi and Sule Lamido; Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum; former Senate President Bukola Saraki; former Minister of Information Professor Jerry Gana; and Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, among others.

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PDP Reacts To Senator Jarigbe’s Defection To APC

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The Cross River State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally responded to the defection of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that his exit will not weaken the party but instead strengthen its unity and resolve. In a statement released on Thursday, the PDP described Jarigbe’s defection as a personal decision that holds no consequence for the stability or structure of the party in the state. It reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding a stronger, more united organisation at all levels. According to the statement, the senatorial mandate currently held by Jarigbe was the product of the collective efforts and sacrifices of PDP members and supporters in Cross River North. The party expressed disappointment that the senator chose to abandon the platform that enabled his political rise. “His decision is regrettable, but it will only serve to strengthen our internal cohesion and renew our dedication to the principles that have sustained the PDP as the most organised and people-oriented political movement in Cross River,” the statement read in part. Under the leadership of the Caretaker Committee chaired by Rt. Hon. Bassey Ewa, the PDP reiterated its focus on restoring unity, deepening grassroots mobilisation, and strengthening structures ahead of future elections. The party also emphasised that it remains steadfast in its mission to serve the people of Cross River through credible leadership and inclusive governance. Dr Maurice Ekong, the PDP’s Director of Media and Communications, urged members and supporters to remain calm and confident, assuring them that the party is “moving forward — stronger, more focused, and more determined than ever.”

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Hoodlums Burn ADC Ekiti Secretariat Ahead of State Executive Council Inauguration

Hoodlums Burn ADC Ekiti Secretariat Ahead of State Executive Council Inauguration

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Hoodlums reportedly set ablaze the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Ekiti State, just ahead of the inauguration of the party’s State Executive Council. The fire destroyed several properties, including a 1,000-capacity canopy with chairs, a 150-capacity canopy, and parts of the building. Party members condemned the attack and urged security agencies to apprehend those responsible. ADC loyalists have gathered at the secretariat on Basiri Road, Ado Ekiti, awaiting national officers who are expected to officiate the inauguration of the new state executive members. Some members warned political thugs against actions that could spark unrest in the state, questioning why such violence occurred even before the start of political campaigns.

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Benue Lawmaker Ojema Ojotu Defects To APC, Giving Ruling Party Complete Control Of State’s Federal Seats

Benue Lawmaker Ojema Ojotu Defects To APC from PDP

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Ojema Ojotu, the House of Representatives member for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in Benue State, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary session, reading Ojotu’s letter to the House of Representatives. With Ojotu’s defection, the APC now controls all 11 federal constituencies in Benue State, marking complete dominance of the state’s representation in the House. In his letter, Ojotu cited the ongoing internal crisis within the PDP as the reason for his departure. “After consulting my constituents, family, and political associates, I have decided to leave the PDP for the APC,” he stated. The move immediately sparked controversy. Deputy Minority Leader Aliyu Madaki of the New Nigeria Peoples Party invoked Section 68(1)(g) of the Constitution, urging that Ojotu’s seat be declared vacant for leaving the party that sponsored his election. House Majority Leader Ibrahim Halims countered the argument, maintaining that a member may leave a party if it is embroiled in unresolved crises that threaten their political future. Deputy Speaker Kalu welcomed Ojotu to the APC and assured him of the party’s full support. Ojotu’s defection is part of a broader wave of lawmakers moving to the APC in 2025, a trend that opposition parties have attributed to pressure from the ruling government — claims President Bola Tinubu has denied, urging other parties to address their internal issues.

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