The Peoples Democratic Party is experiencing a factional crisis in Kwara State, involving figures like Bukola Saraki and Goodluck Jonathan.
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The Peoples Democratic Party is experiencing a factional crisis in Kwara State, involving figures like Bukola Saraki and Goodluck Jonathan.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Peoples Democratic Party is rebuilding its structure around former Kwara governor Bukola Saraki following an internal revolt.Sub-event
PDP faces a factional crisis in Kwara State, involving former Senate President Bukola Saraki.1 source
Specific development regarding Bukola Saraki's former role as Senate President.1 source
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is ratifying nominations for the 2026 election, involving figures like Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.Also in this story
- Akpabio's successor defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ranks of the All Progressives Congress on May 27, 2026.
- Goodluck Jonathan announced he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, with support from Fred Agbedi.
- Pius Abang defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State.
The entities involved
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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Bukola Saraki
Nigerian politician, Waziri of Ilorin, senate president of the federal republic of Nigeria 2015-2019
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Goodluck Jonathan
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
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