The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Abdulrahman Muhammed has scheduled its National Convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja, following its 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday.
The meeting, chaired by Muhammed in his capacity as National Caretaker Committee Chairman, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu serving as Secretary, reviewed the state of the party, preparations for forthcoming congresses, and recent judicial developments affecting the PDP.
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 and will continue to function as the National Working Committee (NWC) until an elected leadership is put in place.
The committee also approved the timetable for party congresses nationwide as follows:
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Ward Congresses: February 2026
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Local Government Congresses: February 2026
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State Congresses: March 2026
The party directed the National Caretaker Committee to issue detailed guidelines and notices for the congresses to ensure full compliance 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 support for the independence of the judiciary and urged all party organs and members to act strictly in accordance with court rulings.
In preparation for the national convention, the NEC 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 committee called on all members to remain united, disciplined, and committed to the party, emphasizing that collective party interests must take precedence over personal considerations.
The NEC expressed confidence that the resolutions reached at the meeting would strengthen internal democracy, restore stability, and reposition the PDP for future electoral success.
