Wike-Aligned PDP Caretaker Committee Affirms March 29 National Convention Despite Ongoing Factional Reconciliation Talks

PDP caretaker committee says reconciliation with Turaki faction won't delay the March 29 convention. Get updates on state congresses and INEC monitoring.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP

Defiant Stance on Party Transition Timelines

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national caretaker committee has signaled its intent to proceed with the scheduled national convention on March 29, 2026, in Abuja. Despite ongoing mediation efforts aimed at resolving the internal rift with the Turaki-led faction, the committee, which maintains loyalty to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, insists that administrative processes will not be sidelined. According to Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the party’s national publicity secretary, reconciliation is a continuous endeavor that exists independently of the constitutional obligations to hold the national gathering.

Sacrosanct Objectives Amidst Internal Friction

During a recent press briefing at the National Stadium Velodrome Hall, the caretaker committee reiterated its core mandates to the wider party membership. Mohammed recalled that the representative of the Turaki group was previously informed that two elements of the current transition remain non negotiable: the authority of the caretaker committee and the execution of the National Convention. This firm positioning suggests that while the Wike aligned camp is open to dialogue, it will not allow the opposition within the party to stall the selection of a new permanent leadership structure.

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight Procedures

Addressing concerns regarding the legality of the upcoming event, the committee noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been formally notified of the proceedings well in advance. Mohammed clarified that the electoral body has already monitored and supervised the mandatory ward, local government, and state congresses required to validate the national exercise. By adhering to these regulatory milestones, the caretaker committee aims to insulate the convention from potential future legal challenges regarding its procedural integrity.