Politics

PDP BoT sets up committee to resolve national secretary dispute

Published

11 months ago

January 29, 2025

PDP

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established a committee to address the ongoing dispute over the party’s National Secretary position.

The resolution was part of a communiqué issued at the end of the BoT’s 79th meeting held on Wednesday, at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja.

The committee, led by former Special Duties minister, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN, has been tasked with engaging the parties involved in the dispute, studying the situation, and reporting back to the BoT for further action.

The disagreement, which is currently before the courts, has been a source of tension within the party’s leadership.

In the communiqué presented by BoT Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT expressed concerns over the unresolved challenges within the PDP, particularly disagreements within the National Working Committee (NWC). It called on party members and leaders to prioritize the unity, stability, and progress of the PDP over personal or sectional interests.

The communique affirmed that the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, assured the BoT that the long-awaited National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting would hold as scheduled in February 2025.

The NEC meeting is expected to address pressing issues within the party and reaffirm its commitment to the ideals of unity and discipline.

On national issues, the BoT criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration for worsening economic and security conditions, accusing it of implementing ill-conceived policies that have deepened social dislocation and hopelessness among Nigerians.

The BoT condemned the APC’s insensitivity, citing unjustified multiple taxes, rising fuel prices, electricity tariffs, and telecommunication charges, which it said have crippled the productive sector and increased the cost of living.

It demanded that the APC administration immediately reverse its “anti-people policies” and take urgent steps to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and revitalize the nation’s productive sector.

The BoT also extended condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the loss of his elder brother and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on the passing of his stepmother.

Reassuring Nigerians, the BoT stated, “The PDP remains a strong, united, and cohesive political party committed to the sustenance of democracy and the well-being of Nigerians at all times.”

The BoT emphasized that resolving internal conflicts and addressing national concerns would bolster the party’s position as a viable alternative to the APC ahead of future elections.

Politics

Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation

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7 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.

Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed in his office on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.

“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.

“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”

The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.

“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.

Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.

Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.

“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.

Politics

N1.4 Trillion not enough to get me into politics – Bishop Oyedepo reveals

Published

19 hours ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.

He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.

Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.

He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.

In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?

“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”

The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.

He added, “The world is groaning in darkness, but as written in Romans 8:19, the whole world is waiting for the earnest manifestation of the sons of God.”

According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.

EVENTS

Wike at 58: “You’re a Shinning Star in my Cabinet, Tinubu hails Wike.

Published

1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025