The PDP fragile truce is set to be on display as the Party’s 2026 National Convention proceeded in Abuja on March 29, 2026, despite reported threats of court action and ongoing internal disagreements, with party leadership asserting the legality of the process and reiterating unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Delegates from across the federation will attend the gathering amid assertions by the National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) that the convention will be conducted in compliance with law and party constitution.
At a press briefing in Abuja, NCWC Spokesman Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed affirmed that all arrangements for the convention were concluded and that it would proceed as scheduled.
He argued the event represented a defining moment for the party’s democratic ideals, respect for due process, and readiness for the forthcoming elections.
“We wish to assure all party faithful and the general public that this convention is being conducted in full compliance with the constitution of our party and in line with all relevant laws,” he said.
Jungudo also addressed reports of possible legal actions, stating that the party had not been served with any court notice that would stop the convention. “As you have heard, the convention will go ahead tomorrow, and all arrangements have been concluded,” he said.
He described internal disagreements as normal in a party of PDP’s size, stressing that reconciliation remained open even as the convention proceeded.
The NCWC distanced the convention it organised from that of a rival faction, reportedly supported by some state governors, insisting its own process had firm legal backing.
According to Jungudo, the rival gathering was restricted by a competent court and lacked legal legitimacy, whereas the NCWC’s process was grounded in law and backed by party members.
FCT Minister and PDP leadership oversaw arrangements at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome, where no fewer than 2,500 delegates had assembled for the convention.
The Federal Capital Territory Minister and party leadership said the event would demonstrate the PDP’s organisational strength and readiness for the 2027 elections.
“There is room for accommodation. The PDP is a very large party … in any group, there will be grievances,” the FCT Minister said, indicating dialogue with aggrieved members would continue.
The leadership emphasised that zoning arrangements had been concluded for party positions, with presidential aspirations zoned to the South and chairmanship to the North.
The convention, scheduled to continue through March 30, 2026, reflects efforts by the party to resolve internal divisions while maintaining organisational coherence ahead of national elections.
PDP leaders described internal differences as part of normal democratic engagement, insisting that the party remains focused on presenting a unified front for the political contest in 2027.
