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PDP Calls Emergency Meeting as Defections Threaten Party’s Future

Our Reporters2 months ago2 months ago33 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee (NWC) for Tuesday, following a wave of high-profile defections that have rocked the party. Among the major losses are former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and the entire PDP structure in Delta State, historically one of the party’s key strongholds. With more lawmakers, including five-term House of Representatives member Oluwole Oke, defecting, the PDP faces a deepening crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. Internal divisions have plagued the party since the 2023 elections, and leadership disputes continue to weaken its structure. Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum has been under pressure, and tensions have intensified over the National Secretary position. Although Setonji Koshoedo was appointed acting secretary by the PDP Governors Forum, the Supreme Court reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu to the role in March, further splitting the leadership. Both Koshoedo and Anyanwu have confirmed their attendance at Tuesday’s crucial meeting at Wadata Plaza in Abuja. A senior party official, speaking anonymously, admitted that there’s little the PDP can do to prevent defections, blaming personal ambition and pressure from anti-corruption investigations as major factors. “Even after the party’s support, many leaders have chosen to leave,” the official lamented, adding that the NWC would use the meeting to discuss defections, upcoming congresses, the National Executive Committee meeting, and preparations for the National Elective Convention. Despite the internal turmoil, party leaders insist they are committed to salvaging the PDP’s future. Senator Anyanwu stated his resolve to work for peace within the party, while the NWC plans to review recommendations from the Governors Forum and adopt strategies to stabilize and reposition the PDP ahead of future elections. The outcome of Tuesday’s meeting is expected to shape the party’s path forward during this turbulent period.

Lancashire Yoruba Community holds end of the year party in grand style

Our Reporters6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

It was all pumps as Lancashire Yoruba Community holds their end of the year party at Village Hall, Preston on Saturday. The Principal founder of Community, Mr. Abiodun Sola Fakemi, said their aim to promote the Ọmọluabi philosophy among members, emphasising that being an Ọmọluabi means demonstrating the highest standards of behaviour in society, stressing that this trait encourages Yoruba individuals to avoid vices and always embrace peace. “In our new environment, fostering a sense of community among members is essential. We believe in supporting one another, a core aspect of our Yoruba identity. We celebrate with those who celebrate and mourn with those who mourn, helping each other grow in various areas. “As a community of Black individuals, LYC operates as a charity organisation and actively engages in government policies that affect our lives in the UK. We firmly believe that LYC can assist the government in numerous ways, and our collaborative efforts will help build stronger social cohesion in Lancashire. “As a social and ethnic group, we participate in various events, including the end-of-year party. “The new administrative body plans to host its first Cultural Festival during the summer of 2025. It aims to implement numerous empowerment programmes to support our members’ personal and professional growth,” he disclosed. Fakemi thanked previous executive committee members, including Mr. Pius Ibitoye, and recognised the party planning committee chair, Mr. Olakunle Ajayi, for the event’s successful organisation. He also thanked everyone involved in the planning and encouraged new committee members to work diligently for the group’s success. Two government officials attended the 2024 end-of-year party, are; Mrs. Nweeda Khan and Mrs. Irene Evelyn Amahwe. They highlighted the importance of collaborating with the government and the value of communities like LYC. The Lancashire Yoruba Community (LYC) was founded on September 2, 2023.