PDP

National Chairman: Iyorchia Ayu
Secretary: Samuel Anyanwu
National Youth Leader: Muhammed Kadade Suleiman
Chair of Governors Forum: Bala Mohammed
Founded: 1998
Ideology: Conservative liberalism
Political position: Centre-right
Regional affiliation: Democrat Union of Africa
Slogan: Power to the people
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is a Nigerian political party founded in August 1998 by members of numerous groups and organizations, including the groups known as G-18 and G-34. The party has a broad political base and supports economic deregulation, human rights, and greater funding for health care and education, among other goals.

The first political party in Nigeria was the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), founded by Herbert Macaulay on June 24, 1923.

The party’s primary objective was to sponsor people for elections on a legislative council and obtain local self-government for Lagos.

PDP expels national vice chairman southeast, reason emerges

Chief Ali Odefa, suspended National Vice Chairman of PDP in South East, has been expelled from the party by the PDP in Ebonyi state following a court ruling.

Edo Assembly suspends 18 LG chairmen, gives reason

The Edo state house of assembly has made a drastic move and announced the suspension of the 18 local government chairmen in the state, given its reason.

Buhari at 82: Atiku sends 'vitality' message to ex-president

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has sent a 'vitality' message to former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Breaking: Former sports minister resigns from PDP, details emerge

Bolaji Abdullahi, a former minister of sports and youth development, in a letter, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

PDP alleges Nigerian gov wasted N2bn on foreign trips: “Civil servants earning below living wage”

The Kwara state PDP has accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of squandering N2 billion on foreign trips. PDP called on the EFCC and the ICPC to take action.

2027 presidency: Why Jonathan is the last thing Nigeria need, political analyst explains

The coordinator of Citizens Coalition, Kelly Agaba, has explained why Nigerians don't need former president, Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election.

2027: PDP finally clears air on alleged move to field ex-president Jonathan to battle Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Peoples has denied reports that it invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for the 2027 presidential election on its platform.

Nigerian governor dumps PDP for APC? Mutfwang opens up

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has finally opened up on the report that he had dumped the PDP for the APC. He clarified where his loyalty belonged.

2027 Presidency: PDP asks Goodluck Jonathan to contest against Tinubu, details emerge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called former President Goodluck Jonathan to complete his term by contesting the 2027 election against President Bola Tinubu.

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