The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC), with the backing of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has assured that its 2026 convention will proceed as scheduled, dismissing reports of court threats and internal divisions. The event is being framed as a defining moment for party unity and legitimacy ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, NCWC spokesman Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed confirmed that all arrangements are complete. He described the process as “credible, transparent and inclusive,” fully compliant with party rules and national laws, and emphasized that no legal notice had been served to halt the convention.
The PDP also drew a clear distinction between its convention and that of a rival faction led by Governors Seyi Makinde’s and Bala Mohammed, noting that the rival gathering lacked proper legal backing. Despite internal disagreements, the NCWC highlighted broad support for its process, while keeping the door open for reconciliation with dissenting members.
Jungudo credited Nyesom Wike for creating a conducive environment for the convention and reaffirmed that the PDP is “fully compliant, 100 per cent compliant,” signaling confidence that the event will strengthen the party’s position ahead of the 2027 polls.