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Crisis rocks Mkpat Enin APC congress, violence narrowly averted

Crisis rocks Mkpat Enin APC congress, violence narrowly averted

February 22, 2026 Markup 0

A potential violent clash was narrowly averted in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Nigeria during the chapter congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, following a dispute over the composition of ward and chapter executive lists.

Tension escalated after allegations that the State Chairman of the APC, Stephen Ntokekpo; the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Eno Ibanga; and a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Uwem Imo Ita, met in Uyo to draw up a fresh list of executives without consulting key stakeholders from Mkpat Enin.

The move reportedly contradicted an earlier resolution reached by party leaders in the area to retain the existing ward and chapter executives for another four-year term, citing their loyalty and performance.

Federal High Court voids PDP’s Ibadan National Convention

Federal High Court voids PDP’s Ibadan National Convention

January 30, 2026 Markup 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on 15 November 2025.

In its ruling, the court barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from parading themselves as national officers of the party.

The court further held that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the only recognised National Working Committee of the PDP, pending the conduct of a valid national convention.

It will be recalled that Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, emerged as the PDP National Chairman after a tense and highly controversial national convention in Ibadan.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the deadly attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where armed bandits killed the Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducted 25 students. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Monday, 17 November 2025, described the incident as another grim reminder of the escalating insecurity confronting Nigerians, blaming the Tinubu-led APC administration for what it called a persistent failure to prioritise citizens’ safety over political considerations.

PDP hails Nigerians for resisting ‘anti-democratic’ attack on party secretariat

November 18, 2025 Markup 0

The newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has commended Nigerians and party members for what it described as overwhelming solidarity in resisting an alleged attempt by “anti-democratic forces” to take over the party’s National Secretariat on Monday.

In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025,  the party said the courage shown by Nigerians during the confrontation “further reaffirms the PDP as the party of choice” as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Ensure credible, transparent elections, EFCC tells INEC

Ensure credible, transparent elections, EFCC tells INEC

November 4, 2025 Markup 0

The Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Oshodi Johnson, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to take the lead in tracking and curbing corrupt practices and negative influences during elections across Nigeria.

Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Oshodi made the call in Uyo on Monday, November 3, 2025, when he received a delegation from the INEC office in the state, led by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr Obo Effanga.

According to him, “The responsibility on your shoulder is huge, and as we all serve in our different departments under the Federal Government, we must do so diligently, while you must take the lead in ensuring a free and fair election across the country.”

Electoral trust: IPC urges media to serve as mirror, mediator

Electoral trust: IPC urges media to serve as mirror, mediator

November 3, 2025 Markup 0

The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged the media to serve as both the mirror and mediator reflecting on public sentiment in a shared commitment to rebuilding trust in Nigeria’s electoral process.

Mrs Stella Nwofia, Programme Manager, IPC, gave the charge on Monday in her remarks at the presentation of the Report on Electoral Trust and Strategic MoU signing with NAWOJ/GOCOP in Abuja.

The event is organised by the IPC under the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN II) Component 4: Support to Media.

Diri join APC, says realignment is to attract devt

Diri join APC, says realignment is to attract devt

November 3, 2025 Markup 0

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the People’s Democratic Party on Monday.

He was received into the ruling party by Kashim Shettima, the Vice-President, at a rally in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

The event drew a large crowd of supporters and top political figures across the south-south region.