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Court order Halts PDP National Convention ‎‎

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November 11, 2025

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a second order in just two weeks, preventing the PDP from holding its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan.

Justice Peter Lifu issued the order on Tuesday, effectively blocking the convention that was planned for November 15th and 16th.

The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from supervising, monitoring, or recognizing any outcome of that gathering.

‎‎The ruling followed a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido. Lamido, a founding member of the PDP, told the court he was denied the chance to purchase the chairmanship nomination form, effectively excluding him from the race.‎‎

Justice Lifu agreed, ruling that the PDP failed to comply with legal requirements for conventions, including publishing the timetable for members. He stressed that due process must be strictly observed, warning that democracy itself is endangered when rules are ignored.

‎‎The judge further held that Lamido would suffer greater harm if unlawfully excluded, and noted that Lamido had undertaken to pay damages to the PDP should his suit later be deemed frivolous.‎‎

This latest ruling mirrors an earlier decision. On October 31, Justice James Omotosho of the same court issued similar orders, stopping INEC from recognizing the outcome of the convention if conducted.

‎‎Justice Omotosho ruled that the PDP failed to issue the mandatory 21‑day notice of meetings and congresses, which would have enabled INEC to carry out its statutory duty of monitoring. ‎‎

He warned that the party’s disregard for procedure placed the convention in jeopardy, and advised the PDP to comply with the law before proceeding with any election.

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Onyejeocha resigns as Minister of State for Labour

Onyejeocha expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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April 4, 2026

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Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has formally resignedas Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment.

” As one chapter closes, another opens,” Onyejeocha wrote on her X handle on Friday,, reaffirming her commitment to service, progress, and nation-building.

Onyejeocha expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

In the letter, she also thanked the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, including the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretary, directors, and staff, for their dedication and partnership in advancing workers’ rights, promoting workplace safety, and expanding employment opportunities.

Onyejeocha extended her appreciation to the people of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, describing them as her inspiration and strength throughout her tenure.

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No force can defeat Tinubu in 2027 –Umahi

Umahi made the declaration on Friday while opening the completed 15 kilometres section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

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April 4, 2026

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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has predicted victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in next year’s presidential election asserting, ” No force can defeat Tinubu in 2027.”

Umahi made the declaration on Friday while opening the completed 15 kilometres section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

He emphasised that president Tinubu has done extremely well and will be re-elected at the poll despite the coming together of the opposition elements.

He said that the president inherited a bad economy, which he is fixing, especially the micro economy and that the macro economy of the nation was breathing very well under his administration.

“When you talk about fuel economy and so on and so forth, a strategic meeting was held yesterday on how to handle the unfortunate incident of the Iran war, which has brought hardship on our people, so, the president is not asleep on this,” he said.

He urged the people of South-East to be strategic and support Tinubu’s re-election as according to him, the president has done so much for the zone more than any other administration in the county.

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Labour Party to hold presidential primary April 28

The notice is contained in a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signed by the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman and released to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

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April 4, 2026

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The Labour Party has notified the INEC that it will hold its Presidential primary on April 28, State congresses for April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23, respectively.

Usman said that the letter is to notify the Commission of the approved schedule of activities for the Labour Party 2026 Elective Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses, as well as the National Convention.

She said that the letter was in pursuant to the provisions of Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended);

The INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, and Section 223(1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

The interim national chairman said that the section mandated political parties to duly inform the commission of their congresses, conventions, and meetings.