Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, former CSO to Abacha, has abandoned Adewole Adebayo's faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to support Shehu Gabam, amidst an ongoing leadership crisis within the party.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has set its national convention for May 9 in Bauchi, a decision made despite INEC's recognition of Shehu Gabam as the party chairman.

The Shehu Gabam-led faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has elected Abimbola Akeem Atanda as its presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) recognition of Shehu Gabam as the chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), based on a court order, has sparked a fresh leadership crisis within the party, which has labeled the move illegal.

Shehu Gabam, the former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has been arraigned on charges of alleged misappropriation and breach of trust involving party funds, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP) has officially reaffirmed Dr. Sadiq Gombe as its legitimate National Chairman, clarifying that Shehu Gabam remains expelled from the party.