The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), faction loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has elected Abdulrahman Mohammed as its substantive National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary.
At the PDP’s 2026 national convention, which took place on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium’s velodrome in Abuja, Mohammed and Anyanwu, together with 19 other members of the new national working committee, came to an agreement.
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi were among the other notable party members present during the convention.
The PDP’s healing process has started, according to Wike, the party’s national head.
He assured the members that the PDP would be on the ballot for the 2027 general elections.
“So many people have spoken here. Saraki has said, with Abba Moro, and they were asking, ‘Is the PDP going to contest the 2027 election at all?’
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“I have told Senator Saraki that, by the grace of God, the PDP will be on the ballot in 2027. We have seen the real convention, the convention that is being monitored by the electoral umpire. That is the convention that is recognised,” he said amid cheers among the delegates.
Additionally the minister added that the future of the party must be built on inclusiveness, with equal opportunity for party members.
Wike further applauded the delegates for demonstrating good character.
“I congratulate all of you who stood firm when the storm raged. You showed exemplary resilience when push came to shove. You refused to be downcast when those who pretended to be leaders of the party betrayed you disgracefully.
“You survived the taunts of the naysayers. Together, we are standing on the positive side of purpose and committed to the task of making Nigeria a truly prosperous country,” the minister added.
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