PDP convention faces division as Kwankwaso plans ADC move
The Peoples Democratic Party is experiencing internal conflict over its planned national convention in Abuja, with a faction led by Nyesom Wike supporting the event. Meanwhile, Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, is reportedly preparing to leave his party and join the African Democratic Congress, with a formal announcement expected in Kano. Other top stories include a farm manager’s ordeal in Ekiti and the changing relationship between Nasir El-Rufai and Bola Tinubu. Here’s a summary of the main developments.
What we know
- The Peoples Democratic Party is divided over its national convention in Abuja, with state chairmen split on the issue.
- The convention is being organised by a faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
- Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the PDP in Edo State, has expressed concerns about holding the convention due to a pending Supreme Court case.
- Rabiu Kwankwaso is set to formally announce his move from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the African Democratic Congress in Kano.
- Other featured stories include a farm manager’s kidnapping ordeal in Ekiti and the evolving political relationship between Nasir El-Rufai and Bola Tinubu.
