Politics

PDP Turmoil: Military Heavyweights Demand Former Senate President To Step Up As PDP Chairman

Published

4 months ago

October 24, 2024

In a significant political development, former Senate President David Mark is facing increasing calls to assume the role of national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP.

According to Leadership Newspaper, two prominent figures, both former military generals—one a past president and the other a former Minister of Defense—are advocating for Mark to take on this position to help stabilize the party ahead of its upcoming national convention.

A party insider revealed that there is a strong push for Mark to step in and restore order within the PDP until a new convention can be held. Although Mark has not publicly expressed interest in the role, he comes from the North Central Zone, where there have been growing demands for the acting national chairman, Amb. Illiya Damagum, to step aside in favor of a permanent replacement for Senator Iyorchia Ayu.

A source close to Mark noted that while he is aware of the calls for his leadership, he is wary of the legal complexities surrounding the party’s current leadership dispute. The insider added that efforts to persuade Mark are gaining momentum, as he is particularly concerned about the existing divisions within the PDP.

“While he is willing to step in and help stabilize the party, he does not want to preside over a fractured organization,” the source stated. Another party official confirmed that several stakeholders have approached Mark, viewing him as a strong candidate capable of uniting the party amidst its internal conflicts.

The ongoing rift between factions loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has further exacerbated divisions within the party, which were recently highlighted in discussions within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

Politics

BREAKING: Ex- Lagos guber candidate Jandor dumps PDP

Published

9 hours ago

March 3, 2025

Austin Ojomah

Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The 2023 Lagos governorship candidate made the announcement on Monday during a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos.

While he did not disclose his next political move, JANDOR assured that he would make his intentions known in the coming months.

His departure from the PDP comes with the backing of his supporters across the 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Lagos State.

Details to follow…

Politics

UPDATED: Present 2025 Budget in the next 48hrs, Rivers Assembly tells embattled Fubara

Published

10 hours ago

March 3, 2025

Naijablitznews

… Assembly insists on no account should Rivers people suffer

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given embattled Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the House.

Also, Fubara was encouraged to act fast and do the needful to stop unnecessary suffering by Rivers people over the stoppage of federal allocations to the state.

See details below:
The Rivers House of Assembly on the 3rd day of March 2025, amongst other matters deliberated on Judgements of
the Supreme Court in Suits numbers- SC/Cy/1174/2024 and sC/CV/1105/2024 delivered on the 28h day of
February 2025 and resolved as follows:

“That pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court in Suit no.: sc/CV/1174/2024 for the stoppage of
Statutory Federal allocations to the Rivers State Government and haltíng of spending from the
Consolidated Revenue Fund of Rivers State pending the passage of an Appropriation Bill, you are
requested to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House in line with the provisions of the 1999
Constitution as amended.

“That the House expects you to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill within 48 hours.

“That since the Supreme Court in the judgement delivered in Suit no.: SC/CV/1105/20
0/2024 nullified the
Rivers State Local Government Elections of 5th October 2024 for non-compliance with the
Electoral Act among other reasons, the House would soon commence the process of amending the
Rivers State Local Government Law No. 5 of 2018 and the Rivers State Independent Electoral
Commission Law No. 2 of 2018 so that they can be in tandem with the Electoral Act and pave the way
for the commencement of plans for fresh Local Government elections in the State.

That your attention should be drawn to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended; the Rivers
State Local Government (Amendment) Law, 2023 as well as the Judgement of the Supreme Court in
Suit No.: Sc/cv/343/2024 that prohibits the administration of Local Governments by HLGA’S or any
other persons other than democratically elected officials.

That the House would proceed on a 12- week recess as from Friday 7th March 2025 but Standing
Committees would be expected to continue statutory functions.

“Please be informed that our resolutions are geared towards a quick fix to the current financial quagmire
occasioned by the absence of an Appropriatíon Law for Rivers State.

“We do not want Rivers State people to
suffer.

“We, therefore, urge you to act fast and do the needful in the best interest of the good people of Rivers
State.