Okereke Ukpola: Politicians’ Character Remains Nigeria’s Biggest Hurdle In Electoral Reform
Okereke Ukpola says the character of Nigerian politicians hinders electoral reform, urging continued push for transparent processes.
Okereke Ukpola says the character of Nigerian politicians hinders electoral reform, urging continued push for transparent processes.
Anyanwu rejects the legitimacy of the Ibadan gathering, insisting no valid convention held and dismissing the exercise as a mere charade.
Ahmed Makarfi has resigned as PDP BoT secretary, citing zoning concerns after Kabiru Turaki’s election as national chairman.
David Mark inaugurates ADC national secretariat in Abuja, an edifice that used to be campaign office for Atiku Abubakar.
PDP National Vice Chairman (South-South),
Ogidi insists the new PDP leadership is legitimate and warns internal sabotage only strengthens the ruling party.
Suspended PDP Legal Adviser Osuoha insists the “Ibadan gathering” violated court orders and cannot stand as a legitimate PDP convention.
Jones Onyereri says recent disciplinary actions violate the PDP constitution, electoral act, and established party rules, undermining party integrity.
Umar Sani says the expulsion of Wike, Fayose and others was “better late than never” to end internal party disputes.
NNPP chieftain Kabiru Dakata insists defections won’t shake Kwankwasiyya, declaring the movement the only politically relevant force in Northern Nigeria.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ememobong, says INEC’s absence does not invalidate the convention and defends expulsions as lawful decisions of the party’s highest organ.
Excerpt: David Aworawo says Wike hasn’t acted as a PDP member for two years, urging reforms to stabilise the party.
Turaki says the PDP is returning to the people, promising strict discipline, fresh reforms and a leadership ready to hit the ground running.
PDP Governors Mutfwang and Fintiri have opposed Wike’s expulsion from the party, urging dialogue and reconciliation to strengthen PDP stability.
Taraba state Governor Kefas has announced his defection from PDP to APC on November 19, with support from his state cabinet.
PDP has dissolved its Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers structures to ratify newly elected executives nationwide.
Kabiru Turaki has been elected PDP National Chairman following expulsions of Wike-led faction members.
The PDP has expelled several top members, including Nyesom Wike and Ayo Fayose, for alleged anti-party activities.
Munirudeen Oyebamiji has resigned as NIWA MD to join the 2026 Osun governorship race, citing national service experience.
Peter Obi has labeled Nigeria sending 749 delegates to COP30 a stunning display of misplaced priorities.
Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, says the latest court decision favoured holding the convention and blames INEC–court confusion for the crisis.
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