The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday at its Abuja headquarters, the first such gathering since the secretariat was unsealed last week. The meeting comes amid ongoing leadership disputes within the party, as rival factions continue to vie for control.
The PDP secretariat was sealed in November 2023 after violent clashes between the Tanimu Turaki‑led National Working Committee and the Abdulrahman Mohammed‑led caretaker committee, each claiming legitimacy as the party’s leadership. The dispute intensified following a March 2024 Appeal Court judgment that invalidated the Ibadan convention which had produced the Turaki‑led leadership. The Abdulrahman Mohammed faction, backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, subsequently organized an Abuja convention to consolidate its position.
Monday’s NEC meeting is expected to be attended by members aligned with the Mohammed‑led PDP, including prominent figures such as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. The gathering aims to address the party’s internal divisions and chart a path forward ahead of upcoming political engagements.
The PDP’s leadership crisis has drawn significant attention within Nigeria’s political landscape, with implications for the party’s cohesion and electoral prospects. As the NEC meeting unfolds, stakeholders will be closely watching for decisions that could shape the party’s direction and unity in the months ahead. Further details are expected to emerge after the meeting.
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