Politics

Turaki-Led PDP Faction Eyes Ekiti, Osun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Mr. Kabiru Turaki has expressed confidence in reclaiming the governorship seats in Ekiti and Osun states as part of its plan to return to power at the federal level in the 2027 general elections.

Leader of the PDP faction Mr. Kabiru Turaki made the remarks during a courtesy visit by members of the group to former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta.

The delegation included former President of the Senate and Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Governor of Niger State Dr. Babangida Aliyu, former Governor of Plateau State Senator Jonah Jang, and other party leaders aligned with the faction.

Speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, Mr. Turaki said the visit was aimed at drawing from the experience of the former president as the group works to reposition the party ahead of future elections.

He expressed optimism about the political prospects of the faction and assured supporters of improved fortunes going forward.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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Politics

PDP BoT Condoles with Bodija Explosion Victims, Visit Site

By Web News 401

By Iyabo Adebisi

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victims and families of the explosion in Old Bodija, Ibadan, praying for a quick recovery of those injured. 

The PDP Board of Trustees chairman and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who led other members of the party to the governor on a sympathy visit commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde over the unfortunate blast.

Addressing journalists, Senator Wabara who commended the governor for his quick response on the situation, called for an investigation into the cause of the explosion with a view to taking measures to prevent future recurrence. 

In a remark, Governor Makinde appreciated the visit of the BOT to the state over the explosion describing the incident as very unfortunate.

The governor, however, noted that the visit of the members who came from different geopolitical zones demonstrated that the unity of the nation is very important. 

The members of the PDP BoT later visited the “Ground Zero” of the explosion in Bodija to assess the level of damage on the site.

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