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Details Of Wike’s Meeting With Allies On PDP Convention Emerge
Eminent leaders and concerned stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have welcomed the recent ruling of the Abuja Federal High Court halting the party’s planned national convention in Ibadan, describing it as a “restoration of order, legality, and confidence” in the opposition party.
The group met in Abuja on Friday following the verdict delivered by Justice James Omotosho, which restrained the PDP from holding its November convention pending compliance with constitutional and procedural requirements.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the stakeholders said the judgment reaffirmed the supremacy of the PDP Constitution and the rule of law in the management of party affairs.
The communiqué stated, “We commend and affirm our faith in the judiciary. As loyal and committed party leaders, our doors are open to reconciliation, inclusion, and collective rebuilding.
“We invite all genuine members of goodwill across the country to join hands with us in restoring our great Party to its founding ideals.”
The PDP elders lauded the judiciary for what they described as a courageous decision that reinforced fairness, justice, and discipline within the party.
The group said, “We, the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met in Abuja to review the landmark judgment delivered today, October 31, 2025, by the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirming the supremacy of the Party’s Constitution and the rule of law.
“We hereby express our profound appreciation for this judicial intervention that restores order, legality, and confidence in the PDP as a law-abiding institution.”
They urged members nationwide to stand firm for “truth, justice, and the rule of law, the very values that define our great Party and its promise to Nigerians.”
According to the communiqué, the judgment by Justice Omotosho reaffirmed not only the supremacy of the PDP Constitution but also clarified the lawful roles and limits of key party officers in managing the party’s internal affairs.
“The judgment conclusively affirmed that Chief Dan Osi Orbih remains the authentic National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the PDP, and the purported appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi is null and void,” the statement read.
It added that the court’s recognition of Orbih restored “integrity and discipline” to the party, while affirming that persons expelled from the PDP, such as Ali Odefa, had “no locus standi to act or litigate on behalf of the party.”
“By affirming the expulsion of Ali Odefa, the Court has restored integrity and discipline in the administration of the Party, while emphasizing that persons expelled from the Party have no locus standi to act or litigate on its behalf.”
The group further highlighted that the court reaffirmed the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act, INEC electoral guidelines, and the PDP Constitution, stressing that all must be fully complied with before any valid convention can hold.
They stated, “The court reaffirmed that all external correspondences to INEC must be jointly signed by the National Chairman and the National Secretary, while the National Secretary remains the principal signatory to all official correspondences of the Party.
“The court further emphasized that no valid national convention of the party can hold until all due processes as stipulated by law and the party’s constitution are fully complied with.”
The PDP elders reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s founding principles of fairness, justice, equity, and inclusivity, urging members to support the rebuilding process anchored on legality and unity.
“We call on all faithful members and leaders to stand for truth, justice, and the rule of law — the very values that define our great Party and its promise to Nigerians,” they declared.
The All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Yahaya Usman, have taken legal action to challenge the outcome of the chairmanship election held in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
Daily voice reports that the election took place on February 21, 2026, across 10 wards and 338 polling units.
The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner after he secured 22,165 votes, while Usman polled 17,788 votes.
Not satisfied with the result, the APC and its candidate filed a petition before the election tribunal.
The case, marked FCT/ACEPT/EP/02/2026, seeks to overturn the declaration of the PDP candidate.
In the petition, the party and its candidate claimed that the election did not follow the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
They also alleged the presence of corrupt practices and argued that the declared winner did not obtain the highest number of valid votes.
They stated that several irregularities occurred during the election process.
According to them, results in at least six polling units across Kutunku, Ibwa, Tungan Maje, and Ikwa wards were altered. They claimed figures were changed to match the number of accredited voters and to hide cases of over-voting.
The petition also reported cases where entries on result sheets were tampered with.
It stated that cancellations and changes were made in some polling units, raising concerns about the credibility of the figures recorded.
In addition, the APC alleged that in two polling units, votes recorded for its candidate were reduced during the collation process.
The party further claimed that more than 100 polling units were affected by failure to follow electoral rules.
It also pointed to eight polling units where officials allegedly changed figures by erasing and rewriting results on official documents.
Another issue raised in the petition involved voter accreditation. The petitioners said that in 71 polling units across six wards, officials failed to properly mark voters’ details in the register as required, yet the votes from those units were still counted.
They also identified cases of over-voting in 31 polling units, where the number of votes recorded was higher than the number of accredited voters. Based on this, they argued that thousands of votes recorded for both parties in those areas should be cancelled.
After removing the disputed figures, the APC calculated that it would have 16,499 valid votes, while the PDP candidate would have 18,929 votes, leaving a difference of 2,430 votes.
The petition added that the gap between both candidates is smaller than the number of registered voters in the affected polling units. Based on this, the party argued that the result should not stand and called for the cancellation of the election outcome.
The APC and its candidate have asked the tribunal to void the result declared by the electoral body and determine who actually won the election inBREAKING: APC Drags PDP To Courts
The All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Yahaya Usman, have taken legal action to challenge the outcome of the chairmanship election held in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
Daily voice reports that the election took place on February 21, 2026, across 10 wards and 338 polling units.
The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner after he secured 22,165 votes, while Usman polled 17,788 votes.
Not satisfied with the result, the APC and its candidate filed a petition before the election tribunal.
The case, marked FCT/ACEPT/EP/02/2026, seeks to overturn the declaration of the PDP candidate.
In the petition, the party and its candidate claimed that the election did not follow the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
They also alleged the presence of corrupt practices and argued that the declared winner did not obtain the highest number of valid votes.
They stated that several irregularities occurred during the election process.
According to them, results in at least six polling units across Kutunku, Ibwa, Tungan Maje, and Ikwa wards were altered. They claimed figures were changed to match the number of accredited voters and to hide cases of over-voting.
The petition also reported cases where entries on result sheets were tampered with.
It stated that cancellations and changes were made in some polling units, raising concerns about the credibility of the figures recorded.
In addition, the APC alleged that in two polling units, votes recorded for its candidate were reduced during the collation process.
The party further claimed that more than 100 polling units were affected by failure to follow electoral rules.
It also pointed to eight polling units where officials allegedly changed figures by erasing and rewriting results on official documents.
Another issue raised in the petition involved voter accreditation. The petitioners said that in 71 polling units across six wards, officials failed to properly mark voters’ details in the register as required, yet the votes from those units were still counted.
They also identified cases of over-voting in 31 polling units, where the number of votes recorded was higher than the number of accredited voters. Based on this, they argued that thousands of votes recorded for both parties in those areas should be cancelled.
After removing the disputed figures, the APC calculated that it would have 16,499 valid votes, while the PDP candidate would have 18,929 votes, leaving a difference of 2,430 votes.
The petition added that the gap between both candidates is smaller than the number of registered voters in the affected polling units. Based on this, the party argued that the result should not stand and called for the cancellation of the election outcome.
The APC and its candidate have asked the tribunal to void the result declared by the electoral body and determine who actually won the election in line with the law. line with the law.
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, a prominent Nigerian cleric, has warned that the country’s 2027 general elections could be declared inconclusive due to violence
If election-related furies are not properly dealt with, they could hinder the declaration of results and precipitate a constitutional crisis, explained Primate Ayodele Nigeria’s general elections will be held on January 16, 2027, to elect the president, vice president, senators, representatives, governors, and state assembly members.
As Nigerians look ahead to the 2027 elections, Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Oke Afa, Lagos, has prophesied that although the polls will proceed as scheduled, they will face significant challenges.
Dailyvoice.ng reports that in a prophecy shared on the church’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, March 17, the cleric described the 2027 polls as high-stakes, “a make-or-mar election” for Nigeria.
The religious leader warned that if the 2027 elections are not properly managed, they could lead to the collapse of three of the four major political parties: the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He said:
“If care is not taken, the 2027 election will be declared inconclusive. The aura surrounding the date of the election is not good for the poll. So, the election will be full of crises.”
Primate Ayodele added:
“If the 2027 election is not managed properly, it might lead to the end of APC, PDP, and ADC. There are external forces that want to disrupt the election; they consider the election a do-or-die. That is what they plan.”
Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele prophesied that the polls will be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian judiciary.
In a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, and signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric claimed that the voters will not have a serious impact in the election.
Ayodele stated that there will be a misinterpretation of the Electoral Act and Nigeria’s constitution regarding the conduct of the election. He warned of a post-election crisis, especially the presidential election.
Ayodele said:
“The judiciary and INEC will pay for the coming election dearly because the electoral commission will face embarrassment and humiliation. The INEC will be involved in electoral malpractices in 2027. “We will hear about hacking and internet disruption towards the election. INEC and Judiciary will conclude the election, don’t expect much from voters.”
Earlier, Dailyvoice.ng reported that Primate Ayodele issued a notable warning to Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and Nwakuche Ndidi, the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
Ayodele cautioned that both presidential appointees could be removed from office if they are not careful, claiming that the Customs chief and the NCoS head have been earmarked for dismissal by President Bola Tinubu before the end of the current administration.
A Nigerian businessman and social media personality, Isaac Fayose, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will struggle to secure meaningful votes in Nigeria’s South-East region during the 2027 presidential election.
Fayose made the statement while reacting to the recent political mobilisation by the City Boys Movement in Imo State. The group, which is widely associated with Seyi Tinubu, had visited the state earlier in the week as part of efforts to build grassroots support for President Tinubu ahead of the next general election.
The gathering reportedly took place in Owerri and featured the presence of several public figures, including socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu. However, the outing quickly drew criticism online after images and videos circulated on social media suggesting a modest turnout at the event.
Reacting to the development on his Facebook page, Fayose mocked the rally and questioned the level of support the president enjoys in the South-East.
He wrote, “The city boys movement outing in Owerri Imo state yesterday was a show of shame …
Security operatives wey Dey there pass the crowd.”
The businessman went further to challenge supporters of the president, insisting that Tinubu would struggle to secure a significant share of votes from the region if the election is conducted fairly.
“I am ready to bet any of them with 10 million naira. President Tinubu won’t get 20% of the total vote cast come 2027”.
The South-East region has historically recorded low electoral support for Tinubu’s political platform. During the 2023 presidential election, voting patterns across several states in the zone showed overwhelming backing for opposition candidates.
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