Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan began her re-election campaign in the Senate, mobilizing PDP candidates across Kogi Central. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) convened in Abuja to meet with state chairmen from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting took place at the party’s national secretariat in Wadata Plaza.
PDP state chairmen forum chairman Austin Nwachukwu reported alleged harassment and killings of party members in Ebonyi State. The party petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over these incidents. Meanwhile, PDP acting national chairman Amb. Umar Damagum criticized recent defections, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former vice presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Damagum called their exit a betrayal of trust.
In Ebonyi State, PDP governorship candidate Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii condemned reprisal killings affecting residents of Ebonyi and Anambra states. Odii offered to cover medical bills for victims and provide food assistance to affected families. His appeal came amid ongoing tensions and security concerns.
The PDP faces internal challenges as it prepares for the 2027 elections. The party’s leadership is working to unify members and address security threats while managing defections and allegations of harassment. The upcoming elections will test the party’s cohesion and ability to respond to growing unrest.
