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Yunusa Tanko was appointed National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party campaign.Some support5 reports
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Abdullahi Sule's administration operates in Nasarawa State while the Social Democratic Party is active in state politics.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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An SDP candidate runs in Nasarawa State, highlighting political contrasts between President Tinubu's support and Governor Sule's role.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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SDP candidate runs in Ankpa constituency, while a council chairman orders Keke riders to remove political posters.Some support1 report
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Ministry of Finance clarifies Eurostat indicators while PNL accuses PSD of manipulating budget deficit figures in Romania.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Social Democratic Party held a primary election in Ogun State on November 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Niger State is criticizing current government actions.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party held a party secretariat meeting in Minna and mobilized its electorate for upcoming state elections.Some support2 reports
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Godwin Ikuru intends to contest elections under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform.Some support1 report
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Vatsa joined the Social Democratic Party in Niger State, causing supporters to defect and signaling a major political shift.Some support1 report
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NCDC dismisses health scare claims while the SDP monitors the Independent National Electoral Commission's readiness for upcoming elections.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court upheld INEC's appeal and set aside a Court of Appeal decision amidst ongoing electoral appeals by PDP and SDP.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Umar Gombe is named National Chairman of the SDP, Peter Obi is a candidate for APM, and Atiku Abubakar is a candidate for ADC.Some support1 report
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State in Niger State pursues legal action over electricity benefits while an SDP candidate runs for governorship.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party challenged the ruling administration's actions, and a protester was detained in Borno State.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL) form a coalition government in Romania, including Sorin Grindeanu.Some support2 reports
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The National Liberal Party is seeking government approval from Parliament while threatening sanctions against a breach by the Social Democratic Party.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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The Social Democratic Party seeks correction of candidate omissions from the Independent National Electoral Commission.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party is contesting the governorship in Oyo State for the 2027 election.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to contest a governorship race.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress defected to the Social Democratic Party.Well supported6 reports
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PSD, led by Sorin Grindeanu, is engaging in legislative and political actions in Bucharest, including meetings with ANI and parliamentary votes.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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A political contest has begun in Lagos State, with the Social Democratic Party seeking the governorship.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A political contest is underway in Oyo State, where the Social Democratic Party is campaigning on promises of better education, healthcare, and employment.Some support3 reports4 developments inside
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A candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party is actively campaigning in Ekiti State in the run-up to the gubernatorial election.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Election petition challenges the governorship outcome involving Biodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.Some support3 reports
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Oladele resigned from SDP to join AAC, and AAC is campaigning for good governance in Oyo State.Some support2 reports
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Grindeanu asked Muresan to consider PSD measures.Some support1 report
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In the ongoing political crisis in Romania, PSD chairman Sorin Grindeanu is navigating the political landscape, speaking in Parliament, and is sought by interested parties at Victoria Palace.Well supported11 reports13 developments inside
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PNL government failed to submit the pay bill, leading to political criticism from PSD and risks to EU funding.Well supported4 reports
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An unnamed candidate affiliated with the Social Democratic Party is seeking a mandate in Adamawa state.Some support1 report
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Mohammed Adamu is the SDP governorship candidate in Nasarawa State.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Mohammad Abubakar Adamu is a candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).Some support1 report
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Siegfried has been appointed Prime Minister of Romania, and the Social Democratic Party is publicly criticizing this appointment.Some support2 reports
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Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party, has publicly criticized the current governance system in Nigeria.Well supported18 reports
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed Gombe as the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party.Some support2 reports
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has publicly challenged the gubernatorial victory claimed by the All Progressives Congress (APC).Some support3 reports
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Former chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) joins the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.Some support3 reports
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Peter Obi's support is shifting due to perceptions of a lack of courage.Some support1 report
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Muritala Ajaka has been nominated as the Social Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Kogi State.Some support2 reports
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) nominated a candidate for the governorship in Nasarawa State.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The Inspector-general of police is a governorship candidate in Nasarawa State under the SDP and initiated an agro-empowerment program.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) plans new governorship primaries in Nasarawa and Gombe, inviting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to monitor the process.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Social Democratic Party's nomination process in Oyo State has been challenged by the Independent National Electoral Commission.Some support2 reports
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Several opposition parties, including Action Congress of Nigeria, Social Democratic Party, and others, have joined together to endorse Muhammadu Buhari's candidacy.Some support1 report
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Police command meets with party leadership as rival parties intensify political activities in Nasarawa State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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SDP chieftains defected to the All Progressives Congress on September 2, 2026.Some support2 reports
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PSD proposes Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister during a party meeting held in Sinaia, with Mihai Fifor offering support.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party expressed satisfaction with the INEC candidate list and held interviews in Abuja.Some support1 report
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Political developments in Kwara State include Kayode Alabi as APC running mate, Muhammad Lawal reaffirming loyalty to APC, and Lawal contesting on the SDP platform.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) held a strategic meeting in Abuja, represented by National Chairman Ugochukwu Uba.Some support1 report
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USR leader Dominic Fritz accuses the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of controlling the National Integrity Agency (ANI) during political campaigning in Romania.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu was reported to be associated with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Local government election results in Bauchi State show APM winning all 20 chairmanship seats.Some support2 reports
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Gombe assessed APC's electoral limits following the Osun election, while SDP noted lessons for INEC.Some support2 reports
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Steffen Krach, the SPD state chair, is leading the party and forming a governing coalition with the CDU, while facing poor polling in Saxony-Anhalt.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party and Allied Peoples Movement are noted as part of the opposition landscape in Nigeria.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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The Social Democratic Party has fielded a candidate in the ongoing election in Osun State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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INEC is conducting elections in Osogbo, utilizing CBN premises for material distribution and accommodating an SDP candidate.Some support10 reports
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The Social Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress maintain their roles amidst Nigerian political turbulence.Well supported19 reports
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Around Social Democratic Party this week
News at the entities that move Social Democratic Party most-
Independent National Electoral Commission StructuralADC petitioned EFCC and INEC over inducement allegations and electoral breaches, while APC officials campaigned in Nigeria.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Yahaya StructuralYahaya proposed special schools modeled after Barewa College in 1995.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Adewole Adebayo StructuralA court of appeal in Abuja handled a party dispute for the Social Democratic Party, whose presidential candidate is Adewole Adebayo.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Berlin StructuralStudents held solidarity actions in Berlin, Germany, on November 11, 2026.Moves Social Democratic Party
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supreme court StructuralThe US Supreme Court has backed the authority of the Trump administration.Moves Social Democratic Party
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All Progressives Congress OperationalOyetunde Ojo, a former member, was involved in the SWAGA complementing the APC machinery in Lagos.Moves Social Democratic Party
Connections
The 40 strongest of 112, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Independent National Electoral Commission Structural
INEC formally regulates the electoral process, requiring SDP to comply with rules, while SDP frequently challenges INEC's decisions through legal and political means.
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Yahaya Structural
The evidence shows Yahaya was formally unveiled as the consensus gubernatorial candidate, indicating a strong functional endorsement by the Social Democratic Party.
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Adewole Adebayo Structural
Adewole Adebayo holds the formal role of presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party.
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Nasarawa State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively campaigning and contesting the governorship election within Nasarawa State.
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All Progressives Congress Operational
The two political parties are engaged in intense electoral rivalry, characterized by mutual defections and strategic challenges.
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Sorin Grindeanu Structural
Sorin Grindeanu holds a formal leadership position (Chairman/Leader/President) within the Social Democratic Party.
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Romania Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively governs and shapes the political and economic policies of Romania.
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Berlin Structural
The political leadership based in Berlin functions as the head of the Social Democratic Party, driving its current agenda.
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Oyo State Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively operates and contests elections within the political system of Oyo State.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court exercises formal regulatory authority over the internal governance and leadership disputes of the Social Democratic Party.
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Mohammed Adamu Structural
The Social Democratic Party formally nominated Mohammed Adamu as its candidate for the governorship election.
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Ari Structural
Ari holds the formal position of Zonal Chairman within the Social Democratic Party.
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Luca Niculescu Operational
Luca Niculescu and the Social Democratic Party are actively engaged in negotiations and consultations regarding government formation.
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Ugochukwu Uba Structural
Ugochukwu Uba is a member and representative of the Social Democratic Party.
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Yunusa Tanko Structural
Yunusa Tanko holds the formal role of National Coordinator within the Social Democratic Party campaign.
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Ilie Bolojan Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively sought and subsequently joined Ilie Bolojan's government formation.
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Olu Agunloye Structural
Olu Agunloye holds the office of SDP National Secretary.
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National Liberal Party Structural
The parties transitioned from opposition to forming a formal governing coalition and supporting the government together.
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Ibrahim Babangida Structural
Babangida used his authority to annul the election results of the Social Democratic Party.
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Supreme Court of Nigeria Structural
The Supreme Court of Nigeria formally rules on and dictates the internal leadership and structure of the Social Democratic Party.
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Magdalena Andersson Structural
Magdalena Andersson holds the leadership position within the Social Democratic Party.
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Ekiti State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively contesting the governorship election and subsequent legal challenges within Ekiti State.
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African Action Congress Operational
The two political parties are actively aligning and coordinating efforts, evidenced by merger discussions and high-profile member defections.
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Osun State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively contesting the governorship election within Osun State.
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Umar Gombe Structural
Umar Gombe holds the formal position of National Chairman within the Social Democratic Party.
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Abuja Operational
The Social Democratic Party conducts its political activities and maintains its national secretariat in Abuja.
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Peoples Democratic Party Operational
The parties are actively engaged in both strategic coordination regarding opposition unity and direct political competition through election petitions.
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Dominic Fritz Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively campaigning against the political mandate of Dominic Fritz.
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Christian Democratic Union Structural
SPD and CDU are formally linked as members of a governing coalition.
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Allied Peoples Movement Operational
The two parties are members of the G100 coalition and actively compete in contested local government elections.
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Inspector General of Police Transactional
The Inspector General of Police joined the Social Democratic Party after losing the APC primary election.
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First Bank Structural
The Social Democratic Party, acting in an oversight capacity, obtained official bank statements from First Bank.
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Steffen Krach Structural
Steffen Krach holds the formal leadership role of state chair and leading candidate within the Social Democratic Party.
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Ademola Adeleke Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively engages with and criticizes Governor Adeleke.
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Adamawa Operational
The political party operates within the geographical and political context of Adamawa state while seeking mandates.
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Atiku Abubakar Operational
The relationship between SDP and Atiku Abubakar involves a history of political candidacy followed by recent public conflict and criticism.
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African Democratic Congress Operational
The two political parties are active competitors in the Nigerian opposition landscape, evidenced by strategic maneuvering and personnel shifts.
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Monica Dongban-Mensem Transactional
A declined a request made by B regarding a tribunal.
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Muritala Ajaka Structural
Muritala Ajaka holds a formal candidacy/membership role within the Social Democratic Party.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Operational
The relationship has evolved from a past membership to a current competitive opposition between the political figures and parties.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Yunusa Tanko was appointed National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party campaign.
- An SDP candidate runs in Nasarawa State, highlighting political contrasts between President Tinubu's support and Governor Sule's role.
- SDP candidate runs in Ankpa constituency, while a council chairman orders Keke riders to remove political posters.
- The Social Democratic Party held a primary election in Ogun State on November 1, 2026.
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Niger State is criticizing current government actions.
- The Social Democratic Party held a party secretariat meeting in Minna and mobilized its electorate for upcoming state elections.
October 2026
10 events- Ministry of Finance clarifies Eurostat indicators while PNL accuses PSD of manipulating budget deficit figures in Romania.
- Godwin Ikuru intends to contest elections under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform.
- Vatsa joined the Social Democratic Party in Niger State, causing supporters to defect and signaling a major political shift.
- NCDC dismisses health scare claims while the SDP monitors the Independent National Electoral Commission's readiness for upcoming elections.
- Umar Gombe is named National Chairman of the SDP, Peter Obi is a candidate for APM, and Atiku Abubakar is a candidate for ADC.
- State in Niger State pursues legal action over electricity benefits while an SDP candidate runs for governorship.
- The Social Democratic Party challenged the ruling administration's actions, and a protester was detained in Borno State.
- The Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL) form a coalition government in Romania, including Sorin Grindeanu.
- The Social Democratic Party seeks correction of candidate omissions from the Independent National Electoral Commission.
- Members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to contest a governorship race.
September 2026
19 events- The Supreme Court upheld INEC's appeal and set aside a Court of Appeal decision amidst ongoing electoral appeals by PDP and SDP.
- Election petition challenges the governorship outcome involving Biodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
- Oladele resigned from SDP to join AAC, and AAC is campaigning for good governance in Oyo State.
- Grindeanu asked Muresan to consider PSD measures.
- An unnamed candidate affiliated with the Social Democratic Party is seeking a mandate in Adamawa state.
- Mohammed Adamu is the SDP governorship candidate in Nasarawa State.
- Mohammad Abubakar Adamu is a candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
- Siegfried has been appointed Prime Minister of Romania, and the Social Democratic Party is publicly criticizing this appointment.
- The Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed Gombe as the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party.
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has publicly challenged the gubernatorial victory claimed by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Former chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) joins the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.
- Peter Obi's support is shifting due to perceptions of a lack of courage.
- Muritala Ajaka has been nominated as the Social Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Kogi State.
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) nominated a candidate for the governorship in Nasarawa State.
- The Inspector-general of police is a governorship candidate in Nasarawa State under the SDP and initiated an agro-empowerment program.
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) plans new governorship primaries in Nasarawa and Gombe, inviting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to monitor the process.
- The Social Democratic Party's nomination process in Oyo State has been challenged by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
- Several opposition parties, including Action Congress of Nigeria, Social Democratic Party, and others, have joined together to endorse Muhammadu Buhari's candidacy.
- SDP chieftains defected to the All Progressives Congress on September 2, 2026.
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August 2026
16 events- Abdullahi Sule's administration operates in Nasarawa State while the Social Democratic Party is active in state politics.
- The Social Democratic Party is contesting the governorship in Oyo State for the 2027 election.
- PNL government failed to submit the pay bill, leading to political criticism from PSD and risks to EU funding.
- Police command meets with party leadership as rival parties intensify political activities in Nasarawa State.
- PSD proposes Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister during a party meeting held in Sinaia, with Mihai Fifor offering support.
- The Social Democratic Party expressed satisfaction with the INEC candidate list and held interviews in Abuja.
- Political developments in Kwara State include Kayode Alabi as APC running mate, Muhammad Lawal reaffirming loyalty to APC, and Lawal contesting on the SDP platform.
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) held a strategic meeting in Abuja, represented by National Chairman Ugochukwu Uba.
- USR leader Dominic Fritz accuses the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of controlling the National Integrity Agency (ANI) during political campaigning in Romania.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu was reported to be associated with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nigeria.
- Local government election results in Bauchi State show APM winning all 20 chairmanship seats.
- Gombe assessed APC's electoral limits following the Osun election, while SDP noted lessons for INEC.
- Steffen Krach, the SPD state chair, is leading the party and forming a governing coalition with the CDU, while facing poor polling in Saxony-Anhalt.
- The Social Democratic Party and Allied Peoples Movement are noted as part of the opposition landscape in Nigeria.
- The Social Democratic Party has fielded a candidate in the ongoing election in Osun State.
- INEC is conducting elections in Osogbo, utilizing CBN premises for material distribution and accommodating an SDP candidate.
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
7 events- The National Liberal Party is seeking government approval from Parliament while threatening sanctions against a breach by the Social Democratic Party.
- A political contest has begun in Lagos State, with the Social Democratic Party seeking the governorship.
- A political contest is underway in Oyo State, where the Social Democratic Party is campaigning on promises of better education, healthcare, and employment.
- A candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party is actively campaigning in Ekiti State in the run-up to the gubernatorial election.
- In the ongoing political crisis in Romania, PSD chairman Sorin Grindeanu is navigating the political landscape, speaking in Parliament, and is sought by interested parties at Victoria Palace.
- Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party, has publicly criticized the current governance system in Nigeria.
- The Social Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress maintain their roles amidst Nigerian political turbulence.