INEC Recognizes Wike Backed Faction As Official Peoples Democratic Party Leadership Following Contested National Convention

INEC updates its records to recognize the Wike backed PDP faction, naming Abdulrahman Mohammed as Chairman. Read more on the opposition leadership shift.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Peoples Gazette

The Administrative Shift In Opposition Leadership

The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally updated its database to reflect a new leadership structure for the Peoples Democratic Party. According to official checks on Monday, the commission now recognizes the faction of the National Working Committee aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This move follows a national convention held on Sunday, which served as the catalyst for these structural changes. By updating its portal, the electoral umpire has provided a layer of official legitimacy to a leadership group that has been at the center of intense internal debate within Nigeria’s primary opposition party.

New Appointments At The Helm Of The NWC

Under the newly recognized structure, Abdulrahman Mohammed has been listed as the National Chairman of the PDP. He is joined by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who retains his position as the National Secretary according to the commission’s website. Other key figures confirmed in the update include Ahmed Yayari Mohammed as Treasurer, Daniel Woyengikuro as Financial Secretary, and Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade as the National Legal Adviser. These updates represent a comprehensive overhaul of the party’s executive branch, signaling a consolidated grip on power by the faction currently favored by the electoral body's records.

Wike Issues A Call For Party Unity

In the wake of this recognition, Nyesom Wike has extended an olive branch to prominent members of the party who remain dissatisfied with the current trajectory. The FCT Minister specifically called on Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde to set aside their grievances and collaborate on rebuilding the opposition party. According to reports, Wike emphasized the need for a unified front to effectively challenge the current administration. This outreach suggests a strategic effort to stabilize the party's internal foundations now that the legal and administrative hurdles of leadership recognition have been addressed.