The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced it will soon hold its national convention to finalize preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The move follows a series of court rulings that affirmed the legitimacy of the party’s current National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC).
Addressing the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) on March 11, 2026, NCWC Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed stated that the party has already completed its ward and local government congresses. State congresses are scheduled to follow, with the National Stadium under consideration as the venue for the national convention.
Mohammed noted that while the party is advancing with convention plans, it will await the certified copies of recent Court of Appeal judgments before proceeding with any further legal steps, potentially to the Supreme Court. He stressed that the NCWC is the sole legitimate body empowered to present candidates for the 2027 polls, citing recent appellate court victories that overturned challenges to its leadership.
“We are the only legitimate body that can present candidates for the 2027 general elections,” Mohammed said. He urged all party stakeholders, leaders, and members to unite, calling for an end to internal litigation that could derail election preparations. “Enough of litigations that will delay our activities toward the 2027 elections. Let’s unite for the betterment of our great party.”
The chairman reaffirmed the BoT’s role as the party’s conscience and emphasized ongoing collaboration to fulfill the mandate entrusted to the caretaker committee. The party’s immediate focus is on concluding its internal elective congresses seamlessly to present a united front for the 2027 electoral cycle.
The PDP, one of Nigeria’s major political parties, has faced protracted internal disputes. The recent appellate court rulings are seen as critical to resolving its leadership crisis and enabling a coordinated campaign for the next general elections. The successful holding of its national convention will be a pivotal step in repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 polls.
