ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention in Abuja, a move widely seen as a major step towards ending the party’s prolonged leadership tussle.
The decision was reached on Monday during the 105th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC), where party leaders reviewed the political climate, court rulings and preparations for internal elections.
At the meeting, NEC reaffirmed the Abdulrahman Muhammed-led National Caretaker Committee, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu as Secretary, insisting it remains the only legitimate national leadership of the party pending the convention.
The party also extended the tenure of the National Caretaker Working Committee, as well as state and zonal caretaker committees, to ensure stability until the conclusion of congresses and the national convention.
To pave the way for the convention, NEC approved a nationwide congress timetable, fixing ward and local government congresses for February, while state congresses will hold in March.
NEC directed the caretaker leadership to immediately release guidelines and modalities for the congresses in line with the PDP Constitution, INEC regulations and existing court judgments.
On the legal front, NEC welcomed the Federal High Court ruling in Ibadan, which ordered INEC to recognise the PDP’s National Caretaker Committee, describing the judgment as a victory for the rule of law.
The party leadership warned all members and organs to strictly obey court decisions, urging INEC and other institutions to comply fully with the ruling.
NEC also ratified all resolutions taken at the 104th emergency NEC meeting held in December 2025, declaring them binding on all party members.
With eyes firmly on a comeback, NEC mandated the caretaker committee to immediately activate convention sub-committees and commence full preparations to ensure a credible, transparent and hitch-free convention.
Calling for unity, NEC urged members to close ranks and avoid actions capable of further weakening the party, insisting the PDP remains strong and ready to reclaim its place in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The communiqué was jointly signed by Hon. Abdulrahman Muhammed, National Chairman of the National Caretaker Working Committee, and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary.
