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PDP Crises: Atiku Bows to Wike, Suspends Campaign

Hassan Tanko by Hassan Tanko
October 12, 2022
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Three days after the take-off, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday suspended its Presidential Campaign to address the grievances among party stakeholders.

The Presidential Campaign earlier slated to hold in Kebbi State on Wednesday as well as Zamfara on Thursday were called off to give room for more reconciliation among members.

Rivers State governor and his group had earlier pulled out of the Presidential Campaign Council pending the resignation of Ayu.

Our correspondent learnt that series of meeting were taking place at different locations in Abuja to accommodate the agitation of Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and his group calling for the replacement of the party’s Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu with a Southerner.

A source who is aware of the present negotiations explained that the party leaders are mindful of the impact of not having the aggrieved governors onboard for the campaign, especially as they would also help to mobilize funds for the campaign.

It was gathered that the party had to reschedule their rallies in some of the state to meet with some bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former governors.

The aim is to woo Wike and his strong men into supporting the presidential ambition of the former vice president who is certain that the PDP needs unity and composure to better its chances in the 2023 general elections.

Those who maintain the same position with Wike include: Governors Samuel Ortom (Benue); Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia).

Others are former governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose; former governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang; former governor of Cross River State; Donald Duke; former PDP deputy national chairman (South), Chief Olabode George, and former minister of Information and National Orientation, Prof Jerry Gana, among others.

Wike drew battle line on Wednesday when he appointed 14,000 advisers and 319 Ward Liaison officers and 40 Local Government Area Liaison Officers. It is believed that the appointees will protect the vote of PDP in the 23 local government areas, 319 electoral wards and 4442 polling units in the state.

They will also ensure that the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar does not win any of the wards in the state unless Ayu steps down.

As part of the fence mending measures, Atiku engaged some party leaders, including former governors of the party, to negotiate with the aggrieved members.

It was learnt yesterday that the former vice president met some of the party leaders on how to ensure that the Wike camp returns to the fold and help ensure they work together during the polls.

Confirming the development, spokesperson for the Atiku’s campaign organisation, Kola Ologbondiyan, disclosed that the campaign train has been put on hold to iron out some grey areas.

“The campaign for Kebbi and Zamfara was rescheduled. The campaign is fully on course. PDP and our candidate, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, are fully focused on rescuing Nigeria from the utter maladministration of the APC.”

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by Myke Uzendu
October 10, 2026
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By Myke Uzendu, Abuja  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed October 20, 2026, for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), presentation of Certificates of Return to its candidates for the 2027 general elections and a strategic dinner for candidates contesting various elective positions.  The party also disclosed that its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, respectively, would participate in consultations to determine key appointments in the campaign council.  National Chairman of the NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, announced this on Saturday at a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.  He said the campaign council’s organisational structure and timetable had been ready since the end of August, but its inauguration was being delayed to allow Obi and Kwankwaso to conclude consultations and recommend nominees for strategic positions.  According to him, the activities scheduled for October 20 would follow a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), where key decisions concerning preparations for the 2027 elections are expected to be considered and ratified.  Cleopas said the delay did not indicate inactivity or internal division, explaining that the party was committed to establishing a properly constituted campaign structure capable of coordinating its nationwide electoral activities.  He added that appointments would reflect national spread, competence, capacity and the ability of nominees to contribute meaningfully to the campaign.  The NDC chairman disclosed that Obi and Kwankwaso were expected to recommend nominees for several strategic positions in the Presidential Campaign Council, including Director-General, Deputy Director-General, campaign spokesperson, Director of Social Media and Financial Controller.  The candidates are also expected to nominate two additional officers who, alongside the party’s National Treasurer, will oversee the campaign council’s separate and dedicated bank account.  Cleopas said the arrangement was intended to ensure that the presidential and vice-presidential candidates were actively involved in decisions affecting the organisation, financing and direction of their campaign.  He maintained that the party leadership, the candidates and the National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, were united in their preparations for the 2027 elections.  The chairman said the campaign council would be formally announced after the national leadership received the candidates’ nominations and recommendations.  He argued that constituting the council without the active participation of the presidential candidate and his running mate would be inappropriate, given their central roles in the presidential contest. Cleopas also dismissed reports suggesting that the party was divided or struggling to organise itself ahead of the 2027 elections.  He said the press conference was partly convened to address concerns raised by party members, supporters and Nigerians over the apparent delay in establishing the presidential campaign structure.  The chairman maintained that the National Working Committee (NWC), NEC, National Leader and party structures at the state, local government and ward levels remained committed to the party’s candidates.  He equally rejected suggestions that Dickson was working with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the NDC presidential ticket.  Questioning the basis of the allegation, Cleopas said it would have been easier for Dickson to join the APC than to undertake the more demanding process of establishing and registering a political party if his objective had been to work for the ruling party.  He urged journalists to exercise caution in reporting political allegations and speculation, warning that misinformation could create unnecessary distrust and mislead the electorate. ...

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