PDP stability ahead of convention as party leaders signal unity, resolve disputes and prepare for decisive Abuja gathering

The Peoples Democratic Party has declared renewed stability following weeks of internal tensions and legal disputes, as leaders prepare for the party’s national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30 in Abuja.

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Speaking at the party’s 107th National Executive Committee meeting, the Chairman of the National Caretaker Working Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said recent efforts had restored confidence within the opposition party despite lingering divisions.

“We have made significant progress in stabilising our structures and restoring confidence in our party,” Mohammed told stakeholders, adding that reconciliation remained central to the party’s recovery.

The meeting, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, comes at a critical moment as the PDP seeks to reposition itself ahead of future elections.

Mohammed acknowledged underlying strains but emphasised a unifying approach. He said recent court rulings and internal disagreements had been managed with inclusiveness, urging members to move beyond factional lines.

“There is no victor and no vanquished—only a shared commitment to rebuild, reposition, and strengthen our party,” he said.

The PDP stability ahead of convention narrative reflects a broader attempt by party leaders to present a cohesive front after months of disputes that tested its organisational strength.

The upcoming convention is widely seen as a decisive turning point that will shape the party’s leadership direction.

Mohammed described it as “a critical milestone” and warned against actions that could deepen internal rifts.

Among those commended for their roles in stabilisation efforts was former Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who chairs the convention planning committee. Mohammed also described Wike as a stabilising force during challenging times.

Despite the conciliatory tone, the NEC meeting underscored the delicate balance required to unify competing interests.

Mohammed maintained that the PDP remains a formidable and credible alternative for governance but stressed that unity would be essential to sustaining that position.

Also addressing the gathering, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mao Ohuabunwa, described the moment as pivotal and called for collective responsibility among members.

Ohuabunwa praised the successful conduct of ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, describing them as evidence of the party’s commitment to democratic principles.

He also highlighted the importance of the ongoing electronic registration of members, calling it a progressive step towards transparency and credibility.

On zoning, Ohuabunwa urged leaders to approach recommendations with fairness and a spirit of compromise, noting that unity must take precedence over personal interests.

The current reconciliation drive follows a prolonged leadership crisis that began in November 2025, when rival factions emerged after a disputed convention in Ibadan.

The crisis deepened with legal battles that culminated in a Court of Appeal ruling on March 9, which nullified the earlier convention over violations of electoral and party regulations.

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As the convention approaches, party leaders insist that unity of purpose and clarity of vision will be decisive in determining the PDP’s future trajectory.