The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced March 28 and 29, 2026, as the dates for its long-awaited National Convention in Abuja.
The Board of Trustees (BoT), during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional order, party unity, and the rule of law.
The 105th NEC meeting extensively discussed the state of the party, recent judicial developments, and preparations for internal democratic processes.
According to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the convention will elect members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other statutory organs of the party.
NEC described the exercise as a critical step to stabilise the PDP and strengthen it ahead of future elections.
NEC also approved a timetable for congresses nationwide leading up to the convention, with ward and local council congresses scheduled for February, followed by state congresses in March.
Party sources said these exercises are intended to ensure a smooth transition into the national convention, which leaders believe will be a turning point in the party’s prolonged leadership crisis.
The committee has directed the National Caretaker Committee to activate convention sub-committees immediately and commence full logistical and administrative preparations to guarantee a transparent, inclusive, and credible convention.
NEC also extended the tenure of the National Caretaker Committee as well as state and zonal caretaker committees pending the conduct of the national and state congresses.
In reaffirming the authority of the caretaker leadership, NEC emphasized that the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led committee, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu as secretary, remains the only lawful administrative organ of the party until a substantive NWC is elected.
Referring to the Federal High Court, Ibadan’s declaratory judgment in favour of the Caretaker Committee, Mohammed described the ruling as “clear and unambiguous,” assuring that the committee would continue to pursue justice and stability within the law.
Meanwhile, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, expressed active interest in the activities of the Oyo State PDP, stressing that his focus is on the survival, stability, and success of the party nationwide.
“Let me declare my interest clearly: I am interested in the survival and success of this party. I am also interested in all the happenings in the Oyo PDP. That is all I am interested in,” Wike stated.
