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2023: Let’s work together for victory – PDP Chairman

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4 years ago

June 2, 2022

The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has urged all former presidential aspirants, party leaders and members to work in unity for PDP to win the 2023 general elections.

Ayu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while presenting PDP flag and Certificate of Return to Atiku Abubakar, as the party presidential candidate.

Ayu said that the just concluded primary was just a small PDP family contest, where there was no victor, no vanquishe, but only the party won.

He said that Abubakar was not yet victorious but had only been produced as PDP candidate, hence, the need to work together for the victory of the party in 2023.

“I urge all of you to come together. It does not matter which aspirant you supported, come together and support the party.

“Support our efforts, support our candidates, the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I want to assure you that we in the National Working Committee will continue to work tirelessly because you did not elect to us to organize a successful convention, you elected us to win the presidency for you.

“You elected us to give you more governors, you elected us to take control of the two houses of the National Assembly. You elected us to win all the houses of assembly across the states.

“We will continue to do just that by working with you, by calling on many of you to come and help us execute this objectives because we cannot do it alone,” Ayu said.

The party chairman commended Sen. David Mark-led PDP National Convention Organising Committee and all the aspirants who made the primary election a success.

“We want to thank all of you aspirants for your contribution to the growth of this great party. We appreciate you all.

“We want you all to fuse together into one happy political family. It is this family that will face the battle ahead.

Ayu who expressed optimism that Abubakar would emerge victorious in the February 2023 election, described him as a tested and trusted Nigerians who would reunite the country and rebuild its economy.

He also said that Abubakar would tackle insecurity, re-enforce the armed forces and give Nigeria the respect it deserved in the international community.

Abubakar, shortly after receiving his certificate of return, said his emergence was a victory for the party and vast majority of Nigerians.

The former vice president, who described his victory as a collective effort of all, called for the supports of all PDP family and Nigerians for victory in 2023.

“While I am excited and happy for this opportunity to bear our party’s flag again, let us all remember that what just happened is a contest within a family to decide how to put our best foot forward.

“The main contest is the one to win the presidency of our country for our party. It will require the entire PDP family and other supporters and sympathizers.

“We must pull everyone together. Nobody should be excluded, I beg of you.

“I have already visited some of those who contested against me, as a way to lead in that effort to unify the party.

“This for us to be able to face our real opponents, defeat them in the elections and begin the process of rescuing and rebuilding this country,” he said.

Abubakar on Saturday emerged as PDP candidate for 2023 presidential election with a score of 371 out of 763 vote cast, defeating his close contender, Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, who polled 237 votes.

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2027: Why Bauchi Governor Is Yet to Join NDC — Buba Galadima

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22 minutes ago

August 8, 2026

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A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has explained why Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has not joined the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Galadima spoke during the inauguration of the NDC’s reconciliation committee, where he claimed that Mohammed was advised against defecting to a party with a strong presidential candidate.

According to him, the Bauchi governor had initially indicated plans to join the NDC but changed his mind after receiving political advice.

“President Tinubu has 34 and a half governors. The only governor that is not with him is Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Alex Otti of Abia State is there. Forget about that,” Galadima said.

He explained that discussions with Mohammed continued until about 3am, with the governor reportedly expected to defect to the NDC the following day.

However, Galadima said Mohammed later informed them that he had reconsidered his decision after being advised not to join a political party with a strong presidential candidate.

“Bala Mohammed is on the fence. He may work with us, or he may work with President Tinubu,” he added.

Galadima’s comments come amid ongoing political realignments and negotiations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties seeking to attract influential political figures and expand their support base across the country.

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APC Primary Was Rigged, I Did Not Score 16 Votes — Bashir Ahmad

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42 minutes ago

August 8, 2026

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National Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response of the City Boy Movement, Bashir Ahmad, has denied claims that he secured only 16 votes during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in 2022.

The controversy resurfaced on Thursday after Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, mocked Ahmad in a post on X, claiming that the APC chieftain scored 16 votes during the primary.

Responding on Friday, Ahmad rejected the claim, insisting that no credible primary election was conducted and alleging that the process was manipulated.

“I feel it is important to say this unequivocally that it is simply not true that I got 16 votes,” Ahmad said.

According to him, the primary was not conducted transparently and there is evidence, including videos and other materials, to support his allegation that the process was rigged.

“If there had been, I am very confident I would have been the winner,” he added.

Ahmad urged Davido, his supporters and others circulating the 16-vote claim to stop presenting the figure as a reflection of a legitimate primary election.

He maintained that the results being circulated from the exercise were misleading because, in his view, the process lacked transparency and credibility.

“The full story will be told at the appropriate time,” the former presidential media aide said.

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2027: Seriake Dickson Meets North-West NDC Chairmen, Says Talks Were ‘Very Fruitful’

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45 minutes ago

August 8, 2026

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National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has held a strategic meeting with the party’s chairmen from the North-West zone as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Dickson described the meeting as “very fruitful” in a post on his verified X handle, saying discussions focused on strengthening the party’s campaign strategy and securing victory for its candidates in the upcoming elections.

The former Bayelsa State governor urged NDC members, supporters and stakeholders to work collectively in the interest of the party and ensure success at the polls.

“It was a pleasure to host a strategic meeting of the national leadership of our party with the State chairmen of the North-West Zone, a very critical region in the politics of our country,” Dickson wrote.

He commended party leaders in the zone, led by the NDC’s vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for their commitment and readiness to support the party’s campaign efforts.

“The discussions were fruitful, and we remain confident that victory is achievable,” he added.

The meeting comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The NDC is fielding former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, with former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso serving as the party’s vice-presidential candidate.