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  The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) relevance may be coming to an end as the Chairman of its Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reportedly concluded plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) this week, barring any unforeseen circumstances.623a1a According to a THISDAY investigation reported via Arise Television and corroborated by multiple outlets, the terms of the defection were still being negotiated as of Saturday night. Multiple sources privy to the talks disclosed that Governor Mohammed had already met with President Bola Tinubu and APC leadership to signal his intention to join the ruling party.523c63 Mohammed is said to have been offered the APC senatorial ticket for Bauchi South and would receive the same allowances and privileges extended to other governors who previously defected to the APC.749669 The development comes amid deepening crisis in the PDP, which has seen no fewer than nine governors exit the party since the 2...

  This move deepens the PDP's internal divisions, with factions reportedly aligned to figures like Nyesom Wike pushing alternative structures, while supporters (including some governors like Seyi Makinde) back the Turaki group. The staff's declaration underscores their role in maintaining secretariat operations and signals strong administrative backing for the Turaki leadership amid appeals and potential further legal battles. The management and staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its training arm, the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI), have publicly reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty and allegiance to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN-led National Working Committee (NWC). This development comes amid the ongoing leadership crisis in the opposition party, following a recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Ibadan that nullified the PDP's National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15-16, 2025—where the Turaki-led NWC was elected. The staff, in a ...

  Anyanwu's lawyer, U. C. Njemanze-Aku (SAN), informed the court that the matter had been overtaken by events, as Anyanwu's tenure as PDP National Secretary expired in December 2025 (some reports specify November/December 2025). The plaintiff applied to withdraw the suit to avoid wasting court time. After submissions from respondents' counsel (including those representing PDP Acting National Chairman Ambassador Iliya Damagum, Sunday Udeh-Okoye, INEC, and others), Justice Umar dismissed the case outright (rather than striking it out), stating parties had "joined issues." No costs were awarded. Background of the Dispute : Anyanwu originally held the position but resigned in 2022/2023 to contest the Imo State governorship election (which he lost). He attempted to reclaim the role post-election, leading to factional battles within PDP. Lower courts (Federal High Court and Court of Appeal in Enugu, 2024) had earlier sacked him and affirmed Sunday Udeh-Okoye (South-East...