Abdulrahaman Mohammed Elected PDP National Chairman as Party Secures New Leadership Through Consensus Vote

Abdulrahaman Mohammed emerges as PDP National Chairman via consensus vote at the 2026 Abuja Convention. See the full list of the new National Working Committee.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 6:39 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

A New Chapter for the Opposition Leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully transitioned to a new administrative era with the election of Abdulrahaman Mohammed as its National Chairman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the election, held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, was characterized by a consensus-building approach. Prof. Sandy Onor, Chairman of the Convention Electoral Committee, announced the results which see Mohammed leading a diverse National Working Committee (NWC) for a four-year term. In his acceptance speech, Mohammed expressed a deep sense of responsibility, pledging that the new leadership would prioritize party unity above all else.

Key Appointments Within the National Working Committee

The new NWC reflects a strategic balance of regional representation and legal expertise. High-profile appointments include:

National Secretary: Samuel Anyanwu

Deputy National Chairmen: Aaron Chukwuemeka (South) and Yusufu Akirikwen, SAN (North)