PDP Finally Holds First NEC Meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting since the reopening of its national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, after several months of closure.

This meeting is set to take place at the party’s secretariat in Abuja, as reported by Politics Nigeria.

The reopening of the premises comes shortly after security operatives removed the seals that were placed due to ongoing internal leadership disputes since late last year.

This development represents a significant step toward stabilizing the party’s structure, which has been in turmoil for an extended period.

According to party officials, the upcoming meeting will prioritize the restoration of order and address ongoing challenges within the PDP’s leadership.

The secretariat had been closed since November, following a violent confrontation between two rival factions.

One faction supported the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee, while the other was led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, who chaired a caretaker committee. Both groups claimed leadership of the party, leading to disruptions at the headquarters.

The crisis deepened after a court ruling earlier this year. The Appeal Court nullified the Ibadan convention that brought in the Turaki-led leadership. That judgment shifted momentum to the Mohammed-led group.

Backed by key political figures, the Mohammed faction moved quickly. They relied on the court decision to organise a fresh convention in Abuja. That exercise further strengthened their hold on the party’s structure.

Sources within the party say today’s NEC meeting will largely be attended by loyalists of the Mohammed-led leadership.

Among those expected are the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Also expected are former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.

Party insiders say the presence of these figures signals a strong show of unity from the faction currently in control. Discussions at the meeting are expected to cover reconciliation, restructuring, and preparations for future political engagements.

There are also indications that the NEC may set up committees to address grievances within the party. Some members are pushing for a broader peace process to bring back aggrieved stakeholders.