The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with factions led by Minister Nyesom Wike and Tanimu Turaki clashing over rival nomination forms and conflicting lists of candidates for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Wike-backed Faction’s Stance: Jungudo Mohammed, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, dismissed the Turaki group’s activities as “419” (fraud) and propaganda, asserting that they would have no impact on the PDP’s electoral prospects. He further stated that the Turaki faction lacks the necessary access codes from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload candidate information. Additionally, he challenged INEC to investigate the authenticity of the forms used by the rival camp and suggested that those responsible for any potential forgery should face criminal prosecution.

• Turaki-led Faction’s Stance: Ini Ememobong, the Publicity Secretary for the Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee, rejected the allegations that their nomination forms were fraudulent. Ememobong stated that the determination of document authenticity lies solely with INEC, rather than the opposing faction. While acknowledging that the ongoing conflict has negatively impacted the party, he maintained that his faction is “carefully navigating” the situation and remains confident that pending court cases will result in their favor.

Context of the Legal Conflict

• The tension follows an April 30, 2026, Supreme Court ruling that nullified the November 2025 PDP national convention, which had originally established the Turaki-led leadership.

• Although the Board of Trustees reappointed Turaki to an interim committee following the ruling, INEC continues to recognize the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu, granting them the exclusive access codes required for candidate uploads.

• Terrorism Convictions: The Federal Government has successfully secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offenses since the mass trial program began in October 2017. These proceedings, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Justice, the judiciary, and various security and international partners, have concluded 10 phases of trials.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • • The first three phases (2017–2018) resulted in 366 convictions.

    • Phase Four (2023) added 14 convictions, while Phases Five and Six (2024) produced 351.

    • Phases Seven and Eight (2025) saw 125 convictions.

    • Phases Nine and Ten (2026) were the most impactful, yielding 865 convictions, which represents more than half of the total convictions recorded since the program’s inception.

    • The program has also ensured that individuals against whom the prosecution could not prove its case were appropriately discharged or acquitted.

  • Military Operations (January–June 2026): Between January and June 2026, the Defence Headquarters reported 14,221 operations across various states, including Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Katsina, and others. These efforts resulted in:

    • 1,597 terrorists and insurgents neutralized.

    • 1,516 kidnapped victims rescued.

    • Recovery of 451 firearms, over 16,000 rounds of ammunition, and 161 explosive devices.

  • Police Enforcement: The Nigeria Police Force reported significant successes in the first half of the year, including:

    • The arrest of 50 suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and robbery by the Force Intelligence Department.

    • The dismantling of a 33-member criminal syndicate in Kwara State.

    • The recovery of approximately 60 tonnes of vandalized railway materials estimated at ₦400 million.

  Security agencies continue to urge the public to share timely and credible intelligence to assist in these ongoing national security efforts.

On Thursday, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the former Governor of Sokoto State, hosted Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, in a meeting described as a significant effort to bolster the party’s position for the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal congratulated the former Rivers State Governor on his selection as the ADC’s running mate, noting that Amaechi’s extensive public service background will be instrumental in the party’s pursuit of providing strong national leadership.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Senator Tambuwal, the discussions centered on fostering a more unified and inclusive political platform aimed at addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues and advancing democratic governance.

Furthermore, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives praised the Federal High Court’s ruling on Thursday, which affirmed the party leadership led by Senator David Mark. Tambuwal hailed the decision as a triumph for constitutional democracy and the rule of law, noting that it resolves previous leadership disputes.

“The judgment has effectively laid to rest all legal uncertainties surrounding the party’s leadership, allowing members to devote their full attention to strengthening the ADC and presenting Nigerians with a credible alternative founded on justice, inclusion, competence and national renewal,” Tambuwal stated. He concluded by encouraging party members to remain united and focused on these core ideals to better serve the aspirations of the Nigerian people.