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Saraki Gets Nod as Nigeria Opposition Leader, Presidential Bid

The Peoples Democratic Party's national executive committee has appointed Senate President, Bukola Saraki as its national leader. It has also given Saraki, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the go-ahead to run for the presidential elections in 2019.

Africa: Who Now Holds the Balance of Power in Nigeria?

African Arguments, 2 August 2018

Dozens of politicians, including the Senate President and three governors, have defected from the ruling party. There could be more to come. Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki Becomes National Leader of PDP

Vanguard, 3 August 2018

Thanks party for accepting returnees Read more »

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Bukola Saraki has crossed the floor to the official opposition Peoples Democratic Party

Nigeria: 2019 - Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, Saraki Get Nod to Contest PDP Ticket

Daily Trust, 3 August 2018

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given room for Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Senate President… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Work Together in Defence of Democracy, Saraki Tells Former Ruling Party

Premium Times, 3 August 2018

The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work together in defence of democracy and with the aim of providing good… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, Presidency Attack Each Other On Alleged Plot to Remove Saraki

Premium Times, 2 August 2018

The Nigerian presidency has said that claims by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), that President Muhammadu Buhari had taken a 10-day leave in order to leave the stage… Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Sani - How PDP-Led Legislature, Presidency Can Work Together

This Day, 2 August 2018

The senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has bared his mind on how Nigeria can move forward amid the recent political developments. Read more »
Nigeria: Plot to Impeach Saraki - PDP Reps to Keep Vigil to Wade Off Adamu, Others

Vanguard, 2 August 2018

DISTURBED by the alleged invasion of the Senate chambers by some Senators to plot impeachment of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Members of the PDP Caucus of the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki, Kwara Governor Finally Defect to PDP

Leadership, 1 August 2018

After months of speculations about his resolve to dump the governing All Progressives Party (APC), Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday formally announced his defection to the… Read more »