PDP used strength in Edo and Cross River to influence election strategy and oppose Buhari's northern rule.

The entities involved

• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • The African Democratic Congress nominated Atiku Abubakar, while PDP members joined the APC ranks, and Liyel Imoke was considered for a running mate slot.Fri 17:16
  • A PDP chieftain, Umar Sani, accused President Tinubu of eroding the separation of powers in Nigeria.Fri 10:01
• Atiku Abubakar →

  Nigerian politician

  • ADC leadership disputes occurred in Abuja, prompting INEC to be directed to recognize the party's leadership.Fri 20:24
  • The APC accused the ADC of an internal leadership crisis, alleging that Atiku Abubakar orchestrated a takeover of the party.Fri 20:24
• Muhammadu Buhari →

  former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (born 1942–2025)

  • Muhammadu Buhari was presented with an agenda by PANDEF on November 6, 2026.Fri 12:07
  • EFCC is investigating fraud linked to Muhammadu Buhari's administration, alongside a motion seeking renegotiation of an air services agreement.Tue 20:27

Related events

• The Peoples Democratic Party operates within the Nigerian political landscape and travels to Abuja to negotiate against external control.Aug 19
• The Peoples Democratic Party is challenging the All Progressives Congress for state control in Niger State, campaigning with Mohammed Nami as the candidate.Aug 29
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing internal factional issues, with the FCT Minister backing one faction, involving key figures like Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and Ini Ememobong.Sep 12
• Peter Obi is partnering with NDC for Nigerian elections, while the decline of the PDP influences the political landscape.Sep 17
• Atiku Abubakar contests the election under the African Democratic Congress, raising tensions in Northern Nigeria.Oct 25