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The former governorship candidate says the ruling party does want not a viable opposition.

A member approached the court saying the conduct of the former Borno governor ‎was affecting rights of party members

The party says it will resolve lingering lawsuits within this period.

Security operatives have denied delegates, journalists entry into the stadium.

Mr. Sheriff insists he is the national chairman of the party.

The judge describes the Ahmed Markarfi faction as an apostle of impunity

The former Borno governor says he remains the chairman of PDP.

The electoral body gives reason for rejecting the candidate submitted by the Modu Sheriff faction.

Armed police remain on guard at the opposition party’s office.

The PDP has been enmeshed in internal crisis.

Justice Abdullahi Liman declared that the appointment of the caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs was legal.

The faction says Mr. Sheriff is ready to step down.

The court rejects the zoning of party's chairmanship to north east.

While some chapter chairmen support Mr. Makarfi, others back Mr. Sheriff.

Mr. Sheriff insists he remains the chairman of the PDP.

"Senator Sheriff and his cohorts therefore lack the locus to take any decision on behalf of the Party."

Mr. Sheriff had earlier on Thursday inaugurated three different committees to conduct fresh primary in Edo State.

The factional chairman of the party says a previous primary was not monitored by INEC.

The former Borno governor warned all state chairmen of the party against dealing with the Ahmed Markarfi-led faction.

The APC responds ton allegation that it is sponsoring the Modu Sheriff faction of the party.

The Makarfi faction says it "will take all necessary measures to prevent the party from being hijacked by political merchants”.

Mr. Sheriff says he is resuming duties based on a court order.

The former Borno governor says he, not Ahmed Makarfi, is the authentic chairman of the party.

The former Borno governor rejects Tuesday’s handing over to Ahmed Makarfi.

The Makarfi committee will lead the party until a national convention is convened.