The Abdulrahman Muhammed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention, following resolutions reached at the party’s 105th National Executive Committee meeting held on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Muhammed, Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu serving as Secretary. Discussions focused on the state of the party, preparations for nationwide congresses, and recent judicial developments affecting the PDP.
At the meeting, the NEC reaffirmed the legitimacy of the Abdulrahman Muhammed-led National Caretaker Committee, declaring it the only lawful national administrative organ of the party. The committee was also affirmed to continue functioning as the National Working Committee until a new leadership is elected at the forthcoming convention.
The NEC approved the timetable for party congresses nationwide, scheduling ward and local government congresses for February 2026, while state congresses will hold in March 2026.
To ensure orderly conduct, the party directed the National Caretaker Committee to issue comprehensive guidelines and statutory notices for the congresses, in strict compliance with the PDP Constitution, Independent National Electoral Commission regulations, and relevant judicial pronouncements.
The NEC also welcomed the recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, reaffirming its commitment to the independence of the judiciary and urging all party members and organs to adhere strictly to court decisions.
As part of preparations for the national convention, the committee ordered the immediate activation of convention sub-committees and the commencement of all necessary logistical and administrative arrangements. It further approved the extension of the tenure of state and zonal caretaker committees pending the conclusion of the congresses and the national convention.
The NEC called on party members to remain united, disciplined, and committed to the collective interest of the PDP, stressing that personal ambitions must not undermine party cohesion. It expressed confidence that the resolutions reached would strengthen internal democracy, restore stability, and reposition the party ahead of future electoral contests.
