BREAKING: I have not resigned as PDP Chairman, Tukur insists – Premium Times

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has insisted that he has not resigned from his position.

At last, Tukur resigns – The Punch

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has resigned, THE PUNCH learnt.

A senior member of the divided National Working Committee of the party, who spoke with our correspondent in Abuja on Wednesday, said President Goodluck Jonathan will inform the meeting of the National Caucus of the party tonight in Abuja about the development.

PDP elders in Akwa Ibom back Tukur, say ‘only party convention can oust him’

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, PDP National Chairman

Uyo Senatorial District Elders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned attempts to remove the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, from office without recourse to due process, as provided for in the party constitution.

A’Ibom 2015 Governorship: “Oro interest will be better served by candidate from Uyo Senatorial District.” – Chief Victor Iyanam, ex-commissioner for Justice

Chief Victor Iyanam, former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Akwa Ibom State

Chief Victor Iyanam is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State. He served as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state for two years under Governor Godswill Akpabio. In this interview with Kazeem Ibrahym of The Nations newspaper, he speaks on the politics of the state. Excerpts:

THE NATION: If you are to assess the government of Governor Godswill Akpabio in the last six and half years, what would you say?

IYANAM: I was part of the government for two years. From 2007 to June 2009 but if I am to assess the government, I will say the government started out on a very bright note. The governor was very enthusiastic and almost all the physical projects that are ongoing now were initiated in the first two years, most of which I participated in the drafting of the contract. Almost all the roads, the Tropicana, 20th anniversary hospital and so many of the roads in some of the local government areas. As it is now, since I left government, four and half years ago, some of the projects are yet to be completed.

PDP Crisis: Will the allegations against Gov. Akpabio have negative impact on Akwa Ibom politics? Share your thought and opinion here.

Gov. Godswill Akpabio

The Akwa Ibom State Government, through a public statement by the SSG, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has denied the allegation contained in some national dailies that Gov. Godswill Akpabio has an ambition to become the president or vice president of Nigeria.

PDP crisis: Presidency, Tukur’s loyalists finger South-South governor – The Nation newspaper

Alhaji Barmanga Tukur, PDP National Chairman

A pro-Jonathan Southsouth governor is in trouble with the presidency over the Tukur-must-go campaign rocking the party.

Some forces in the presidency and loyalists of the Nationa Chairman of the PDP Mahmud Tukur have identified the governor as the brain behind the anti-Tukur’s campaign and are rooting for him to be sanctioned.