Author: Standard Focus

By Kelechi Onyekachi, Abuja A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Federal Government of bearing responsibility for any violence that may occur before, during, or after the 2027 general elections. The party also defended Governor Seyi Makinde’s controversial reference to the historic “Operation Wetie,” insisting it was misinterpreted. In a statement... Read more

By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disowned the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, declaring that it will not participate in any coalition that requires it to adopt another party’s presidential candidate. Speaking in Abuja, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,... Read more

By Ibrahim Garba, Abuja The Accord Party has demanded immediate clarification from key opposition figures over what it described as the unauthorised use of its identity during the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, warning of possible legal action. National Chairman of the party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, raised the alarm over the alleged inclusion of the party’s name and symbols in... Read more