Peoples Democratic Party Archives

Nov

15

2025

Former Abia Governor Theodore Orji Resigns from PDP

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Former Abia State Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, has officially resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Umuahia Ward 1, Orji cited "wide consultations with family and associates" as the reason for his decision, effective immediately. Orji, who served as governor from 2007 to 2015 and represented Abia Central in the Senate, expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received during his time in the party. His resignation marks a significant development in Abia politics, given his influential role in the PDP. Notably, this isn't the first time Orji has switched parties; he…

Jul

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Slams PDP Members Joining ADC-Led Opposition Coalition

News, Opinion, Politics2027, ADC, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has issued a stern warning to party members aligning with the new opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, declaring that such dual allegiance will not be tolerated. Speaking at the PDP Stakeholders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Governor Mohammed condemned what he described as “indiscipline” within the party. “We cannot take indiscipline to a level where it becomes contagious. If you are in PDP, you are in PDP; you cannot be in the PDP and be in the coalition or another party,”…

Mar

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

PDP Rejects Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Tinubu Has No Powers To Suspend Elected Governor

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics, Rivers State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as an unconstitutional move aimed at undermining democracy. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the opposition party insisted that the President lacked the authority to suspend the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and replace him with Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd). The PDP labeled the action as an "attack on democracy" and a violation of the 1999 Constitution, which upholds…

Jan

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

WIKE MUST GO: Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, Calls for Minister’s Resignation from PDP

News, Politics2027, Balla Mohammed, Nyesom Wike, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, has called on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed accused Wike of serving the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and advised him to join the party officially. The governor's statement came after Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka, criticized Mohammed's leadership as chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum. Olayinka accused Mohammed of being a greedy politician who lacks the capacity to provide leadership. Mohammed responded by describing Wike's attack as reckless, deceptive, and reflective of…

Jan

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ikpeazu Takes Swipe at PDP Defections; Says They Can Eat Food Meant for the Spirits

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has taken a swipe at defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying they are like individuals who eat food meant for the spirits. Ikpeazu made this statement during a meeting with the Abia PDP State Working Committee in Obingwa, where he emphasized the need for self-reflection and reconciliation within the party. According to Ikpeazu, some individuals who defected from the party did so because they knew they had "killed" the party, and their anger stems from the fact that if the party survives, they will face consequences. He described these individuals as unable…