The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Abdulrahman Muhammed has scheduled its National Convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja, following the party’s 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday.
The meeting, chaired by Muhammed in his capacity as Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu as Secretary, reviewed the state of the party, preparations for forthcoming congresses, and recent judicial developments affecting the PDP.
At the meeting, the NEC reaffirmed the legitimacy and authority of the Abdulrahman Muhammed-led National Caretaker Committee, stressing that it remains the only lawful national administrative organ of the party.
The committee will continue to function as the National Working Committee (NWC) until a new leadership is elected at the convention.
The NEC also approved the timetable for party congresses nationwide, with ward and local government congresses slated for February 2026, while state congresses are scheduled for March 2026.
The National Caretaker Committee was directed to issue detailed guidelines and notices for the exercises in line with the PDP Constitution, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regulations, and relevant judicial directives.
Welcoming the judgment of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, the NEC reiterated its commitment to the independence of the judiciary and urged all party organs and members to strictly abide by court rulings.
In preparation for the national convention, the committee ordered the immediate activation of convention sub-committees and the commencement of all logistical and administrative arrangements.
It also approved the extension of the tenure of state and zonal caretaker committees pending the conduct of congresses and the national convention.
The NEC called on all party members to remain united, disciplined, and focused, emphasizing that collective party interests must override personal considerations.
It expressed confidence that the resolutions reached would strengthen internal democracy, restore stability, and reposition the PDP for future electoral success.
