Wike-backed PDP faction sues INEC, police, over illegal convention, takeover of party secretariat

Wike-backed PDP faction sues INEC, police, over illegal convention, takeover of party secretariat

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the national convention held in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on 15th and 16th November. In the…

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Former LG Chairman and Assembly Member dumps PDP for APC in Cross River

Former LG Chairman and Assembly Member dumps PDP for APC in Cross River

By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The former Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim, has decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Converseer reports that Ayim, who was elected in 2023 as a member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the 10th Cross River State…

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PDP Acting Chairman inaugurates new BoT, promises return to party ideals

PDP Acting Chairman inaugurates new BoT, promises return to party ideals

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has inaugurated a new Board of Trustees (BoT), pledging to restore the party’s founding principles of justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held on Friday, 7th November…

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Jarigbe: Mass defection looms as C'River North PDP leaders back Tinubu, Otu

Jarigbe: Mass defection looms as C’River North PDP leaders back Tinubu, Otu

By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A major political realignment is unfolding in Cross River North Senatorial District as key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have indicated plans to defect en masse to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in solidarity with Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe. The development follows Senator Jarigbe’s official defection to…

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Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC

Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC

By Joe Udo ENUGU (CONVERSEER) – Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor disclosed this on Tuesday, 14th October 2025, during a press conference in Enugu, saying the move was aimed at advancing the state’s interests through a stronger partnership…

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2027: Northern PDP coalition backs Jonathan, calls him “Only hope to restore unity”

2027: Northern PDP coalition backs Jonathan, calls him “Only hope to restore unity”

By Joe Udo BIRNIN KEBBI (CONVERSEER) – As political jostling intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Support Group has thrown its full weight behind former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging the party to adopt him as its presidential candidate. In a communiqué released after the group’s 8th strategic meeting…

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