PDP convention: Delegates arrive venue, event set to commence
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention organised by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee is now set to commence, as delegates have begun arriving at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
Delegates drawn from states across the country and dressed in uniforms bearing the party’s logo were seen being accredited and cleared by security operatives at designated points.
The convention is expected to run between March 29 and 30 and expected to produce party officials who would spearhead the activities of the party in view of the 2027 general election.
2,503 delegates, drawn from states across the country, are expected to participate in the exercise.
During the just concluded week, the Tanimu-Turaki led faction of the PDP held emergency meetings to deliberate on issues concerning the party, particularly the planned national convention of the Abdulrahman Mohamed-led caretaker committee.
The Turaki-led group had said in an earlier meeting held on Wednesday that they were open to reconciliation, stating that a truce talk was ongoing with the Wike-aligned faction.
The Wike-aligned caretaker committee had also said they were open to reconciliation while listing some conditions, including holding the planned national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2025.
On Saturday, the Abdulrahman Mohamed-led caretaker committee said it did not receive any court order stopping the 2026 convention.
Jungudo Mohammed, spokesman of the committee stated that the party was ready to proceed with the convention, having complied with all legal and party requirements.
“The National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) has worked tirelessly to ensure that this convention is not only credible and transparent but also inclusive and reflective of the collective aspirations of our members across the country. All necessary arrangements have been concluded to guarantee a smooth, peaceful, and successful exercise.
“The PDP remains a law-abiding institution, committed to strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
“On recent developments, including attempts by certain individuals to disrupt this process, we urge all members to remain calm and focused. The party has consistently extended the hand of reconciliation, and that door remains open. However, we will not allow the progress and stability of our great party to be undermined,” he stated.
