PDP Leadership Issues Final Call for Unity and "Collective Interest" Ahead of March 29 National Convention in Abuja

PDP Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed calls for collective interest over personal ambition at the 107th NEC meeting in Abuja. National Convention set for March 29-30.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

A Strategic Mandate for the 2026 Convention

With the National Convention only days away, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is making a final push for internal cohesion. During the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, March 23, 2026, Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed underscored the weight of the upcoming exercise. He described the March 29–30 gathering as a defining moment that will shape the party's trajectory for the next electoral cycle. Mohammed's address focused on the need for discipline and transparency, reminding members that the "eyes of the nation" are watching to see if the party can emerge as a unified force.

Commitment to Reconciliation and Rule of Law

Addressing the "turbulence" the party has faced, the Chairman noted that the PDP has successfully navigated several legal and political challenges. He pointed to recent judicial pronouncements as a catalyst for a "spirit of reconciliation and inclusiveness," asserting that the party has moved past internal divisions with "no victor nor vanquished." The leadership's strategy centers on rebuilding and repositioning the PDP as a formidable political alternative, leveraging its existing structures and historical resilience to restore voter confidence ahead of 2027.

Praising Wike’s Role and Grassroots Mobilization

In a significant move, Chairman Mohammed commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his "doggedness, sacrifices, and courage" in stabilizing the party during its most volatile periods. This sentiment was echoed by other leaders who credited the Wike-backed caretaker structure with maintaining the party's relevance. Additionally, the Chairman of the PDP State Chairmen Forum, Austine Nwachukwu, reported a surge in grassroots mobilization, which he attributed to the success of the ongoing electronic membership registration—a reform aimed at creating a transparent and credible register.