Abuja — The Chairman of the National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, on Monday declared the party “one indivisible family,” urging members to close ranks ahead of its crucial National Convention slated for March 29 and 30, 2026.
Speaking at the party’s 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Mohammed said the PDP had made steady progress in stabilising its structures despite recent legal and political challenges.
“This NEC meeting comes at a defining moment in the life of our party,” he said, noting that the successful conduct of State and Zonal Congresses across the country reflected the PDP’s commitment to internal democracy.
He called for unity among members, stressing that differences must not derail the party’s collective ambition. “In victory, we must remain magnanimous, and in contest, we must remain united. The PDP remains one indivisible family, bound by shared values and a common vision for a better Nigeria,” he added.
Describing the forthcoming convention as a “critical milestone,” Mohammed urged stakeholders to prioritise the party’s interest above personal ambitions, warning that the eyes of the nation were on the PDP.
The chairman commended the Convention Planning Committee for its efforts and lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his “doggedness, uncommon sacrifices, and courage” in sustaining confidence within the party. He also praised former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, who chairs the convention committee, for providing leadership in organising the exercise.
In the same vein, the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), led by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, reinforced the call for unity, describing the period as a “very crucial moment” requiring restraint and responsibility.
The BoT commended the successful conduct of congresses at all levels and described the ongoing electronic membership registration as a significant reform that would strengthen internal democracy and boost confidence among members.
On zoning, the BoT urged NEC members to approach the issue with an open mind guided by equity, justice, and unity, noting that no arrangement would be perfect but that the party’s strength lies in its ability to manage differences.
It further declared that the PDP no longer has factions and called on members to embrace a spirit of compromise ahead of the convention.
Both the NCWC and BoT expressed confidence in the PDP’s capacity to reposition itself as a formidable political force and credible alternative for governance in Nigeria.
“With unity of purpose, clarity of vision, and commitment to our ideals, we shall move forward stronger, more united, and better positioned to fulfil our historic responsibility to the Nigerian people,” Mohammed said.
The NEC meeting is expected to set the tone for the party’s national convention later this week, amid heightened expectations from members and political observers nationwide.
