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PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Makinde Camps Reject INEC’s Peace Move.
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shown no sign of easing, as factions aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have maintained their hardline positions despite recent intervention by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, INEC stepped into the leadership dispute after summoning representatives of the rival factions led by Tanimu Turaki and Abdulrahman Mohammed to its headquarters in Abuja, following a series of formal communications from the party. The electoral body said its involvement was prompted by preparations for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026, as well as the Ekiti and Osun governorship polls fixed for June and July 2026.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, explained that the commission is constitutionally empowered to monitor the activities of political parties, stressing that the intervention was necessary to safeguard the electoral process ahead of the forthcoming polls.
Speaking after the meeting, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP faction aligned with Makinde, Ini Ememobong, said the party would continue to discharge its responsibilities and remain focused on repositioning itself for electoral success. He noted that the outcome of the engagement with INEC was an agreement that both factions must await the decision of the Court of Appeal on the pending cases, adding that the Supreme Court has previously cautioned INEC against determining the leadership of political parties.
Ememobong explained that the judgments delivered by Justices James Omotosho and Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court concerning the party’s convention are currently under appeal, making it imperative for all parties to wait for the appellate court’s ruling. He insisted that the matters in contention fall strictly within the internal affairs of the party, noting that while one court ruling advised INEC not to attend the convention and another called for the inclusion of Sule Lamido, neither nullified the exercise itself.
On his part, the Acting National Youth Leader of the PDP aligned with Wike, Timothy Osadolor, said the leadership dispute remains before the courts and cannot be resolved unless all parties withdraw their legal actions and acknowledge that no valid convention took place in Ibadan. He added that those who attended what he described as an “early Christmas party” in Ibadan were advised to either return fully to the PDP or align with other political platforms of their choice.
Osadolor further claimed that several participants in the Ibadan gathering had since defected to other political parties, citing the alleged defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke to the Accord Party and another governor to the All Progressives Congress. He maintained that only those who still genuinely identify with the PDP should lay claim to membership of the party.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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