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SDP Disowns 30,000 Membership Cards, Registers Being Flaunted by PDP Aspirant

But not that they come to the party, hijack the party and take the structure away. That’s what we will not agree,” Ola–Williams said.

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP), has disowned 30,000 membership cards and registers allegedly being flaunted by one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants in the 2023 Governorship Election in Ogun State.

The Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of PDP, Mr Yinka Ola-Williams, expressed the position of the party, during the meeting  of the party’ Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Election, Mr Adewole Adebayo to the state with members in the state at the weekend.

Ola-Williams said the door of the party was widely opened for anybody that wanted to join the party but such person or group no matter how highly placed must follow the procedure as laid down in the party’s constitution.

He stated emphatically that the party did not have anything to do with the membership cards and registers being claimed by the aspirant, who said he got same from the National Secretariat of the party.

“We want people to join us and we want to work together to provide a better government than what we have now that will remove poverty, provide better healthcare system for people, improve education and all. 

“But not that they come to the party, hijack the party and take the structure away. That’s what we will not agree,” Ola–Williams said.

( ThisDay)

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2027: Youths earnestly asking Jonathan to contest for president

Addressing the crowd, Jonathan acknowledged their appeals and said he would reflect on the demands before taking a decision.

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“GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save it!”, “GEJ, Nigerian youths break the medicine wey dem do you”, and “GEJ, if you no run, we quench”.

With those screaming slogans , youths under the aegis of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, urged him to return to active politics and contest the 2027 presidential election.

The youths youths on Thursday staged a solidarity rally at his residence in Maitama, Abuja.

The demonstrators gathered around Taraba Close and adjoining streets, causing heavy traffic disruption in the upscale district as they chanted slogans, danced to music, and waved placards calling on the former president to run again.

The youths described Jonathan as a unifying national figure capable of addressing the country’s economic and political challenges ahead of the 2027 general election.

Addressing the crowd, Jonathan acknowledged their appeals and said he would reflect on the demands before taking a decision.

“I’ve heard you loud and clear. I will consult widely before taking any decision,” he said.

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Mohammed El-Rufai joins ADC party

” I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.“

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A few hours ago, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor, announced his resignation from from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

“As a proud son of Mallam Nasir Elrufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best. To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do,” he said on Thursday in a post which he shared on his official X account.

“I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.“

I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, who both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress.

Together, we are building a home for progressive, people‑focused service.”

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Chaos as Gabam set to take over SDP Party office, following court order

Police also tear gas some political thugs who are preventing the enforcement of the court order.

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Tension is currently brewing at the National Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party – SDP as the Shehu Gabam set to take over Party office.

Gabam whose faction has been recognised by INEC following a court decision, arrived at Party Secretariat on Thursday about 12 noon to resume duty but was prevented by private security guards at the gate despite being led by police officers.

Gabam waited in his car for more than one hour as police officers made efforts to resolve the matter amicably.

The Abubakar Gombe faction is reportedly holding meeting inside the Secretariat while the drama was going on.

Party members loyal to Gabam eventually pull down the gate and gain access to the Secretariat.

Police also tear gas some political thugs who are preventing the enforcement of the court order.

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