By Grant Onyeke The Arewa Students Forum has conferred the title of Grand Patron on the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Gombe, in recognition of his contributions to leadership, education and service to humanity. The award was presented on Monday in Abuja, with the studentsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to act on a Federal High Court judgment being relied upon by its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The party said the judgment could not supersede an earlier decision of theContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Mr Saheed Oladele, says SDP has credible followership to win the governorship and other positions in the 2027 elections. Oladele stated this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. HeContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The Social Democratic Party, (SDP) candidate for the Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Mr Solomon Akwashiki, has urged electorate to place competence and merit above party interests when choosing leaders. Akwashiki, who represents Lafia Central Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly,Continue Reading
By Patience Omoha A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned until July 20 the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case instituted by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The court’s decision follows the non-availability of a bank statement expected to beContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has called for stronger democratic governance in Nigeria, saying the country has yet to attain full democratic practice albeit years of civilian rule. Adebayo made this call in a statement onContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A chieftain of Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organisation, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has urged Nigerians to support the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2027, saying the party is committed to social justice, equity and people-centred governance. Olaitan made the call on Friday in a statement in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
The Shehu Gabam-led Social Democratic Party (SDP) has elected Abimbola Atanda as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atanda was elected during the 2026 National Convention/Presidential Primary held at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. NAN also reportsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Shehu Gabam-led faction of Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday expelled members of the Sadiq Gombe-led National Working Committee (NWC) from the party over alleged gross violations of party constitution and anti-party activities. Their expulsion was announced at the Gabam-led faction’s national convention andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Social Democratic Party (SDP) says it remains committed to a transparent and credible national convention scheduled for May 9 in Bauchi. The party has also commenced screening of aspirants, including its presidential hopeful, Dr Adewale Adebayo, and other contestants for various elective positions. The National Chairman,Continue Reading
