A group of prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders has urged the party to uphold the zoning arrangements adopted at its 2021 convention, specifically keeping the National Chairman position in the North Central region. The demand was voiced at a meeting in Abuja on Monday night, attended by notable figures such as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and former governors from several states. The gathering, organized by Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, also called for a fresh South‑East Zonal Congress, as well as congresses in Ebonyi and Anambra States and a local‑government congress in Ekiti State.
The participants emphasized the need to respect the outcome of the South‑South Congress held in Calabar, Cross River State, on 22 February 2025, which has been recognized by the court. Leaders present—including Wike, PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu and former governors Okezie Ikpeazu, Samuel Ortom, Ayo Fayose, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi—warned that ignoring these demands could disenfranchise party members and render the National Convention invalid.
Also in attendance were House of Representatives Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and various current and former members of the National Assembly. In a communique read by former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom, the leaders outlined their requests and stressed the importance of adhering to the party’s zoning framework.
The meeting underscores the ongoing internal dynamics within the PDP as it prepares for its national convention. The party’s response to these demands will be pivotal in shaping its direction in the coming months. Amid internal conflicts and power struggles, addressing these concerns and presenting a unified front will be essential for the PDP to maintain relevance in the country’s political landscape and to strengthen its position ahead of future elections.
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