Social Democratic Party.
political party in Nigeria
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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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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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 reports
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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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The National Liberal Party is seeking government approval from Parliament while threatening sanctions against a breach by the Social Democratic Party.Well supported6 reports
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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.Some support2 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 supported15 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 support2 reports
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Former chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) joins the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.Some support2 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 support1 report
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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 is contesting the governorship in Oyo State for the 2027 election.Some support5 reports1 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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Abdullahi Sule's administration operates in Nasarawa State while the Social Democratic Party is active in state politics.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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 support3 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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The Social Democratic Party (PSD), led by Sorin Grindeanu, is ready to assume government responsibility in Romania.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The Social Democratic Party honored its chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, on July 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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Security breakdown in Osun State leads to calls for changes in police leadership.Some support1 report
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Voters in Romania are currently supporting various competing political parties.Some support1 report
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SDP wins Supreme Court victory regarding candidate validity in Osun State governorship election, ruling is binding on INEC.Well supported19 reports
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PSD opposes amendments eroding ANI's powers and Grindeanu met with ANI leadership.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party asked the Court of Appeal to stay judgment execution and urged INEC to restrain judgment implementation.Some support1 report
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Zenith Bank and the Social Democratic Party are involved in a fraud case where bank records are key evidence.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress defected to the Social Democratic Party.Well supported4 reports
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The Social Democratic Party (PSD) is seeking government action to implement economic recovery measures in Romania.Some support2 reports
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Solomon Akwashiki, the Social Democratic Party candidate, operates from his office in Lafia.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party contested against Ali Bello during his run for office in 2019/2020.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party criticized a proposal put forward by Tinubu, involving Oluremi Tinubu.Some support1 report
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The Social Democratic Party urged the government to implement flood mitigation measures.Some support1 report
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Disputes have arisen regarding the election process and agent access during the governorship election in Ekiti State.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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The Social Democratic Party remains committed to participating in the election in Ekiti State.Some support1 report
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INEC reinstated Gombe as the leader of the Social Democratic Party.Some support1 report
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Around Social Democratic Party this week
News at the entities that move Social Democratic Party most-
Sorin Grindeanu StructuralSorin Grindeanu met with Kimberly Guilfoyle to discuss potential energy routes, leveraging Romania's status as a key partner.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Yahaya StructuralWhile leading the administration in Gombe State, Yahaya is concurrently dealing with socio-economic issues, including a company being cited for job creation in the state.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Berlin StructuralLinton, an artist, is performing in residences in Cambridge and Hanoi, while working and living in Berlin, and maintains a professional presence on Instagram.Moves Social Democratic Party
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Supreme Court of Nigeria StructuralThe Court of Appeal led a seven-member panel on September 27th, setting aside a previous voiding judgment and seeking review of electoral act provisions.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Ibrahim Babangida StructuralAbuja is the capital city of Nigeria.Moves Social Democratic Party
Connections
The 40 strongest of 86, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sorin Grindeanu Structural
Sorin Grindeanu holds a formal leadership position (Chairman/Leader/President) within the Social Democratic Party.
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Adewole Adebayo Structural
Adebayo holds the formal leadership role as the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party.
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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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All Progressives Congress Operational
The two political parties are engaged in intense electoral rivalry, characterized by mutual defections of members and strategic challenges.
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Oyo State Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively campaigns for and operates within the political structure of Oyo State.
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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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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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Independent National Electoral Commission Operational
INEC executes the electoral process for political parties, while SDP actively participates, monitors, and challenges INEC's operational decisions and timelines.
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Olu Agunloye Structural
Olu Agunloye holds the office of SDP National Secretary.
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Ari Structural
Ari holds the formal position of Zonal Chairman within 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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Nasarawa State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively campaigning and contesting the governorship election within Nasarawa State.
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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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Ugochukwu Uba Structural
Ugochukwu Uba is a member and representative of the Social Democratic Party.
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Osun State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively contesting the governorship election within Osun 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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Ekiti State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively contesting the governorship election and subsequent legal challenges within Ekiti State.
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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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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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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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First Bank Structural
The Social Democratic Party, acting in an oversight capacity, obtained official bank statements from First Bank.
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Ademola Adeleke Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively engages with and criticizes Governor Adeleke.
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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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Romania Shared context
The Social Democratic Party operates as a political entity within the governmental and political framework of Romania.
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Magdalena Andersson Structural
Magdalena Andersson holds the leadership position within the Social Democratic Party.
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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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National Integrity Agency Operational
The Social Democratic Party is accused of controlling the National Integrity Agency and actively opposes amendments that threaten to erode its powers.
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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.
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Zenith Transactional
SDP obtained bank statements from Zenith, representing a specific information exchange.
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Muritala Ajaka Operational
Muritala Ajaka is affiliated with the Social Democratic Party as a candidate.
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Monica Dongban-Mensem Transactional
A declined a request made by B regarding a tribunal.
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National Liberal Party Operational
PNL and PSD are engaged in active political competition, with PNL threatening sanctions against PSD's political actions.
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Zenith Bank Transactional
Zenith Bank records were identified as key evidence in a fraud case involving the Social Democratic Party.
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Bucharest Court of Appeal Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively challenges government decisions through the court system.
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All Nigeria Peoples Party Transactional
The two parties joined together to endorse Buhari's candidacy.
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Peoples Democratic Party Operational
The parties are actively engaged in both strategic cooperation regarding opposition unity talks and direct competition through election petitions.
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Muhammad Lawal Structural
Muhammad Lawal contested an election while affiliated with the Social Democratic Party.
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National Liberal Party Operational
The two political parties maintain an active stance of political opposition, engaging in mutual criticism and disagreement over coalition formation.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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.
August 2026
16 events- PNL government failed to submit the pay bill, leading to political criticism from PSD and risks to EU funding.
- The Social Democratic Party is contesting the governorship in Oyo State for the 2027 election.
- Police command meets with party leadership as rival parties intensify political activities in Nasarawa State.
- Abdullahi Sule's administration operates in Nasarawa State while the Social Democratic Party is active in state politics.
- 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
13 events- PSD, led by Sorin Grindeanu, is engaging in legislative and political actions in Bucharest, including meetings with ANI and parliamentary votes.
- The Social Democratic Party honored its chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, on July 27, 2026.
- Security breakdown in Osun State leads to calls for changes in police leadership.
- Voters in Romania are currently supporting various competing political parties.
- SDP wins Supreme Court victory regarding candidate validity in Osun State governorship election, ruling is binding on INEC.
- PSD opposes amendments eroding ANI's powers and Grindeanu met with ANI leadership.
- The Social Democratic Party asked the Court of Appeal to stay judgment execution and urged INEC to restrain judgment implementation.
- Zenith Bank and the Social Democratic Party are involved in a fraud case where bank records are key evidence.
- Lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress defected to the Social Democratic Party.
- The Social Democratic Party (PSD) is seeking government action to implement economic recovery measures in Romania.
- Solomon Akwashiki, the Social Democratic Party candidate, operates from his office in Lafia.
- The Social Democratic Party contested against Ali Bello during his run for office in 2019/2020.
- The Social Democratic Party criticized a proposal put forward by Tinubu, involving Oluremi Tinubu.
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June 2026
12 events- 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.
- The National Liberal Party is seeking government approval from Parliament while threatening sanctions against a breach by the Social Democratic Party.
- 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.
- The Social Democratic Party (PSD), led by Sorin Grindeanu, is ready to assume government responsibility in Romania.
- The Social Democratic Party urged the government to implement flood mitigation measures.
- Disputes have arisen regarding the election process and agent access during the governorship election in Ekiti State.
- The Social Democratic Party remains committed to participating in the election in Ekiti State.
- INEC reinstated Gombe as the leader of the Social Democratic Party.