Politics
PDP Reconciliation Committee to Meet NWC Over Party Crisis

The National Reconciliation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to meet with the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday.
This meeting comes at a critical time for the PDP, as the party faces internal conflicts and divisions.
Damagum currently serves as the acting chairman of the PDP, which has been grappling with internal crises.
The meeting will take place at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, where discussions will focus on the findings of the reconciliation committee.
The committee, led by Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former governor of Osun State, met earlier on Monday to conclude its investigation into the ongoing tensions within the party.
Oyinlola, who chairs the reconciliation panel, explained that the NWC will be briefed on the committee’s recommendations following its work to address the internal strife.
Oyinlola emphasized that the committee’s findings and proposals would eventually be submitted to the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) for approval.
The NEC, which is regarded as the PDP’s highest decision-making body, is scheduled to meet on Thursday.
This body includes key members of the party such as state governors, current and former presidents, vice presidents, the chairman and secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT), principal officers of the National Assembly, state chairpersons, NWC members, and founding party members.
When asked about possible suspensions of party members, Oyinlola was quick to dismiss such reports.
He stated that any speculation regarding suspensions should be treated as mere rumours until after the meeting with the NWC.
“As far as we are concerned, I will take that one as a rumour because we are meeting with the national working committee tomorrow.
So, after tomorrow, you can ask me,” Oyinlola said.
He further outlined the committee’s broader agenda, noting that part of their role involves engaging with members of the National Assembly to understand the underlying causes of the PDP’s recent political challenges.
According to Oyinlola, the committee has had productive conversations with the party’s lawmakers and has gathered several suggestions aimed at strengthening the party’s unity and competitiveness.
“We have had useful discussions with them. I think some suggestions will help our party to unite and remain formidable. That’s what has happened this evening,” he remarked.
Unity, Oyinlola stressed, is a fundamental requirement for the PDP to succeed politically.
“One obvious thing required for any party to be able to go into a battle and win is that it must be united.
That’s what we are going for,” he said, signalling that the reconciliation efforts are focused on ensuring that the party can face future elections as a cohesive force.
As is customary within the PDP, a series of other meetings involving key party organs will be held ahead of the NEC session.
These include meetings of the PDP Governors’ Forum, the National Assembly caucus, the Board of Trustees (BoT), and the national caucus.
These gatherings are expected to set the stage for the NEC meeting, where critical decisions regarding the party’s future will be made.
The outcomes of the reconciliation process and the NEC meeting will likely shape the direction of the PDP in the coming months, as the party seeks to resolve its internal challenges and regain its political strength.
Politics
Northern Leaders Reject Ganduje’s Call to Back Tinubu in 2027

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other key northern figures have pushed back against a call by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje for the North to hold off on contesting the presidency until 2031.
Ganduje made the statement while hosting a delegation from the Tinubu Media Centre and the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum at the APC headquarters in Abuja. He argued that since former President Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner, served two terms, it would only be fair for President Bola Tinubu to complete eight years as well.
However, northern leaders strongly disagreed. ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, dismissed Ganduje’s stance, calling it an attempt to impose loyalty in a way that does not reflect democratic values.
He made it clear that voters cannot be pressured into supporting a candidate. “What he said is just his opinion. Voters will decide whether to accept, reject, or modify it.
In 2015, people were sold promises of anti-corruption and other things, only to realize later that they weren’t true. Then, in 2023, ‘Renewed Hope’ was introduced, but for many, that hope is now turning into a nightmare,” he said.
Politics
Labour Party Confirms Peter Obi as 2027 Presidential Candidate

The Labour Party has confirmed that Peter Obi will once again be its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made it clear that the next election won’t be an easy ride for President Tinubu.
“Tinubu won’t have it easy in 2027. We are bringing Peter Obi back to show how serious we are,” he said.
Arabambi also addressed the recent departure of actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo from the party.
He dismissed Okonkwo’s exit as a relief, claiming the former spokesperson was never truly loyal to the Labour Party and had been working in favour of the APC and President Tinubu.
“We wish Kenneth Okonkwo well, but his resignation is good riddance to bad rubbish. He should stop talking about the Labour Party,” Arabambi added.
He further dismissed claims of a leadership crisis in the party, insisting that the Labour Party is not in turmoil and will remain a strong force ahead of the next election.
News
APC Governors Oppose CBN’s February 10 Deadline for Old Naira Notes

In a recent development, governors from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have voiced their opposition to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) February 10 deadline for the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes to cease being legal tender.
The governors argue that the policy’s implementation has led to significant hardships for Nigerians, particularly in rural areas where access to banking services is limited.
The APC governors have expressed concerns that the scarcity of the new naira notes is disrupting daily life and economic activities. They highlight that many citizens are struggling to access cash, which is essential for their livelihoods.
In response to these challenges, the governors have sought a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the implications of the policy and to advocate for an extension of the deadline.
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