Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has scheduled its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to hold from July 23 to 25, 2025, at its Abuja headquarters. The announcement, made via a statement by PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba on the social media platform X, outlines plans for the high-level gathering to begin daily at 2:00 p.m. local time. The event will convene top party figures to deliberate on organizational matters in line with its internal governance framework.
The meeting underscores the PDP’s adherence to constitutional protocols, with invitations extended under Section 31(1) of its 2017 amended constitution. Attendees will include current and former Nigerian presidents and vice presidents affiliated with the party, the National Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) leaders, and all state governors elected under the PDP banner. Federal lawmakers representing the party—18 senators and 24 House of Representatives members—are also slated to participate, alongside state chapter chairpersons, six ex-officio members, and former senior officeholders.
The inclusion of such a broad coalition reflects the party’s effort to consolidate strategic input ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle. While the agenda remains undisclosed, NEC meetings typically address policy direction, internal reforms, and election readiness. The PDP, which governed Nigeria from 1999 to 2015, retains significant influence as the country’s largest opposition force, making this gathering a focal point for political observers assessing its roadmap to reclaiming power.
The three-day assembly arrives amid heightened political activity in Nigeria, where parties are gradually ramping up preparations for 2027 general elections. By emphasizing procedural rigor and broad stakeholder inclusion, the PDP aims to project unity and organizational discipline—a critical signal to supporters and rivals alike.
