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Election Heatwave: PDP Scrambles To Calm Primary Storm With New Appeal Mechanism!.

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To ensure transparency and fairness in its candidate selection process, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established appeal panels to review complaints stemming from its recent presidential, governorship, and legislative primaries. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, announced that these panels are tasked with hearing grievances from aspirants and stakeholders, subsequently offering recommendations in accordance with the party’s constitution and electoral laws.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The party has assigned leadership to oversee these reviews:

  • Presidential & Governorship Panel: Chaired by National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, with Samuel Anyanwu serving as a member. This 24-member committee will convene on June 10 at the party’s Abuja headquarters.

  • National & State Assembly Panel: Chaired by Suleiman Afolagbe. This nine-member committee will hold hearings on June 8 and June 9 at the party’s National Working Committee Hall in Abuja.

The PDP has formed two appeal panels to resolve disputes following its recent primary elections. By reviewing petitions from dissatisfied candidates, the party aims to uphold internal democracy and procedural integrity.

  • Who is in charge? National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed leads the presidential/governorship panel, while Suleiman Afolagbe heads the National and State Assembly panel.

  • When and where? The National and State Assembly appeals will be heard on June 8–9, followed by the presidential and governorship appeals on June 10. All proceedings will take place at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja.

In a move to strengthen its commitment to a credible election process, the PDP has officially set up appeal panels to address the outcomes of its recent primaries. These panels will provide a platform for aggrieved stakeholders to seek redress, ensuring that all recommendations align with the party’s electoral guidelines and legal requirements.

National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed confirmed that the panels are scheduled to meet at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja between June 8 and June 10, with specific leadership assigned to manage both the legislative and executive primary appeals.

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  • Portal Launch and Dates: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opened its INECPRES portal for 2027 election ad hoc staff recruitment on Friday, September 18, 2026, running until midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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Head’s Will Roll! OK Movement Denounces Fraudulent Campaign Council And Promises Fresh Leadership Shake-Up!

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  • Campaign Council Disclaimer: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement)—a grassroots support organization mobilizing for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—has distanced itself from a trending 2027 presidential campaign council list, clarifying that official announcements will be made through proper NDC channels.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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