Edwin Clark dumps PDP, says Goodluck Jonathan is weak

By Olusola Fabiyi

A former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has hailed the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari and knocked former President Goodluck Jonathan for lacking the political will to fight graft.

Anambra PDP sacks Metuh

The Anambra State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisah Metuh.

Fayose reportedly rejects Mimiko as PDP Governors’ Forum chair

By Gbade Ogunwale

A fresh crisis appears to be brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has rejected  Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko as chairman of the party’s Governors’ Forum.

Akpabio is a bastard – Don Etiebet

By Nse Peter

Peoples Democratic Party leader from Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Don Etiebet has hit hard on Mr. Godswill Akpabio, calling the Akwa Ibom governor ‘a bastard’ and ‘habitual known liar’.

“If he denies being a bastard, ask him to take you to his father’s compound or house or the father’s grave in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State or anywhere else in the world to prove otherwise,” Don Etiebet who is a member of PDP Board of Trustees said in a statement personally signed by him, on Monday.

PDP NWC blames campaign team for Jonathan’s defeat – Punch newspaper

President Jonathan

By John Alechenu

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has said the hate campaign against Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress by the President Goodluck Jonathan campaign team played a huge part in PDP’s woeful outing at the last general elections.

2015 election: Anxiety in PDP over Mu’azu’s ‘resignation’

Adamu Mu' azu

By Imam Bello

There was anxiety yesterday over Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Adamu Mu’azu’s job.
It was widely rumoured that the party chief had resigned.
Mu’azu could not be reached for comments last night. A source said the situation was unclear, adding that PDP leaders were battling to stop “a major division” in the party ahead of the March 28 presidential election.

2015 election: Presidency doubts Mu’azu’s loyalty –Investigation

Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu

By Olusola Fabiyi

There were indications that the Presidency may have put the National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, under close watch, The Punch has learnt.

Seven PDP governors to join APC, says Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha

By Miriam Ekene-Okoro and Musa Odoshimokhe

No fewer than seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors will join the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum Owelle Rochas Okorocha said in Lagos yesterday.

Jonathan, Mu’azu clash as PDP’s hate campaign backfires

President Jonathan (first from right) and PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu' azu

By Gbade Ogunwale

A NEW crisis has broken out in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The crisis has been sparked by the party’s presidential campaign organisation’s and First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s attacks on some of the North’s prominent politicians.

The hate campaign has ignited a row between President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu.

Ex-Anambra gov, Mbadinuju, dumps PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

Chinwoke Mbadinuju

By John Alechenu

A former Governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, on Monday renounced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress.

PDP full of insincere leaders, says Clark

Chief Edwin Clark

Foremost Ijaw Leader and a foremost supporter of President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Edwin Clark, has accused some national leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party of being insincere in their attitude towards the second time ambition of the President.

Akpabio listed among 12 people who ruined PDP and Jonathan’s administration

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

A popular news portal, Naij.com has listed the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio as being among the 12 people who have ruined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria.

Obasanjo tears PDP membership card in public – Punch newspaper

By Samuel Awoyinfa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday left his guests at his Hilltop mansion in Abeokuta with bated breath when he tore his Peoples Democratic Party membership card in their presence.

Five ex-commissioners in Plateau State dump PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan

Five former commissioners in the administration of Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State have defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the opposition All Progressives Congress.

Fresh crisis rocks PDP, as FCT minister accuses Bauchi governor of being APC mole in PDP

Governor Isa Yuguda

By Adelani Adepegba

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, as an All Progressives Congress’ mole in the Peoples Democratic Party.

‘We’ll disgrace Patience Jonathan at Bayelsa rally’ – Bayelsa youths

Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan

By Simon Utebor

Again, some Bayelsa State youths have issued a stern warning to the wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, not to visit the state during the Peoples Democratic Party presidential rally on February 5.

More trouble for Jonathan: Niger deputy governor, 200 others dump PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Enyioha Opara

Deputy Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto and 200 0ther office holders in the state on Monday dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and joined the opposition All Progressives Congress in Minna, the state capital.

Jonathan’s godfather, Edwin Clark, attacks Mu’azu – Punch newspaper

PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu 

By Olusola Fabiyi

A former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, of misinforming President Goodluck Jonathan on issues relating to the party.

More trouble for Jonathan: APC regains House majority as PDP loses 8 Reps

President Goodluck Jonathan

By John Ameh

The ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party in the House of Representatives further depleted on Wednesday as eight more members defected from the majority party.

Obasanjo to Jonathan: it is too late to support you – The nation newspaper

Muhammadu Buhari's visit to former president, Olusegun Obasanjo

By Ernest Nwokolo

The desperate battle to secure former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid may have collapsed, The Nation learnt yesterday.