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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
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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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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
One to three months ago
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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 support3 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 supported16 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 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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Abdullahi Sule's administration operates in Nasarawa State while the Social Democratic Party is active in state politics.Some support4 reports1 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 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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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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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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Around Social Democratic Party this week
News at the entities that move Social Democratic Party most-
Yahaya StructuralBoth Joseph Tegbe and Yahaya expressed support for rural electrification efforts.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Independent National Electoral Commission StructuralThe PDP chapter formally challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission's authority regarding candidate submissions.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Berlin StructuralA climate dialogue was held in Berlin involving discussions related to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).Moves Social Democratic Party
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supreme court StructuralSociety accepts the Supreme Court's reasoning regarding immunities.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Magdalena Andersson StructuralBloc talks involving Magdalena Andersson failed to secure a majority government.Moves Social Democratic Party
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Osun State OperationalOlalekan Oyeyemi was killed in Ile-Ife, Osun State.Moves Social Democratic Party
Connections
The 40 strongest of 98, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Adewole Adebayo Structural
Adebayo holds the formal leadership role as the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party.
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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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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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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 of members and strategic challenges.
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Independent National Electoral Commission Structural
INEC formally regulates the electoral process, defining the rules and accepting candidates, while SDP actively participates and legally challenges INEC's operational decisions.
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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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Oyo State Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively operates and contests elections within the political system 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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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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Ibrahim Babangida Structural
Babangida used his authority to annul the election results of the Social Democratic Party.
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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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Magdalena Andersson Structural
Magdalena Andersson holds the leadership position 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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Osun State Operational
The Social Democratic Party is actively contesting the governorship election within Osun State.
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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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Umar Gombe Structural
Umar Gombe holds the formal position of National Chairman within the Social Democratic Party.
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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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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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Adamawa Operational
The political party operates within the geographical and political context of Adamawa state while seeking mandates.
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federal government Operational
The Social Democratic Party actively challenges and pressures the federal government's actions and key officials.
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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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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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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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Monica Dongban-Mensem Transactional
A declined a request made by B regarding a tribunal.
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Zenith Transactional
SDP obtained bank statements from Zenith, representing a specific information exchange.
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executive Structural
The Social Democratic Party is involved in the political process of forming the executive.
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Muritala Ajaka Structural
Muritala Ajaka holds a formal candidacy/membership role within the Social Democratic Party.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- 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.
August 2026
16 events- 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.
- 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.
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July 2026
11 events- Lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress defected to the Social Democratic Party.
- 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.
- 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.
June 2026
8 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.
- The Social Democratic Party (PSD), led by Sorin Grindeanu, is ready to assume government responsibility in Romania.