Tanimu Turaki
NigeriapoliticianMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Tanimu Turaki is a prominent Nigerian politician and former Minister of Special Duties. He has served in various capacities within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is known for his leadership of the Board of Trustees panel that evaluated candidates for the National Secretary position. His involvement in the party's internal matters highlights his influence and commitment to the PDP's governance and legal framework.
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Tanimu Turaki is the leader of a faction within the PDP that is opposing the current leadership.
Wike-backed PDP celebrates as INEC publishes Onor as presideNigeria· 2026-08-03
Tanimu Turaki leads a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party that is considering alliances.
Opposition Unity Crumbles Ahead of 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2026-07-27
Tanimu Turaki leads a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party that is engaged in a dispute over election nomination forms.
PDP Factions Clash Over 2027 Election Nomination FormsNigeria· 2026-07-03
A member of the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led PDP Interim National Working Committee expressed confidence that the courts would resolve the party’s leadership dispute.
Crisis Hits Parties as INEC Portal OpensNigeria· 2026-06-30
Tanimu Turaki led the Interim National Working Committee in presenting candidates for the elections.
Wike, Turaki Factions Unveil Parallel 2027 CandiNigeria· 2026-06-25
Lawal's possible defection would depend on the Appeal Court ruling regarding the legality of Tanimu Turaki (SAN)’s leadership.
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Considers Defection to APCNigeria· 2026-03-05
Tanimu Turaki leads the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party.
INEC warns 2027 polls won't be perfect, assures capacityNigeria· 2026-03-02
Tanimu Turaki leads a faction of the PDP that is in conflict with the Wike-backed group.
Wike, Makinde Factions Face OffNigeria· 2026-02-09
Tanimu Turaki led the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party and appealed a court ruling regarding the party's convention.
Turaki appeals as Wike camp cheersNigeria· 2026-01-31
Tanimu Turaki called for improved welfare packages for officers and men of the Armed Forces.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Tanimu Turaki chairs one of the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Wike & Makinde Factions AdamantNigeria· 2025-12-21
Tanimu Turaki has been endorsed as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Lamido, Wike camps oppose PDP chairmanship consensus candidaNigeria· 2025-10-26
Ajibade pointed out that both Ude-Okoye and Anyanwu had submitted to the BoT panel chaired by former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki, and should therefore respect the outcome.
PDP kicks as 300 members defect in 12 months – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
Tanimu Turaki is the former Minister of Special Duties who chaired the Board of Trustees panel that reviewed the submissions of Ude-Okoye and Anyanwu.
Legal adviser backs Ude-Okoye as PDP national secretaryNigeria· 2025-02-10
