The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially scheduled its elective National Convention to hold from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The decision was announced in an 11-point communiqué issued at the end of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja.

Delivering the communiqué, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that all final arrangements for the convention will be concluded at the party’s 102nd NEC meeting, set for Monday, August 25, 2025. He also confirmed that the National Chairman and National Secretary have been directed to officially notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) about the upcoming convention.

As part of its preparations, the NEC approved the establishment of a National Convention Committee and a Zoning Committee to facilitate a transparent and credible electoral process.

Ologunagba highlighted that the party leadership expressed confidence in the ongoing reconciliation efforts within its ranks, describing the resolution of internal disputes as a testament to PDP’s commitment to unity, dialogue, and internal rebuilding.
“The PDP remains strong, united, and ready to offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the ruling APC,” he declared.

In another key resolution, the NEC directed the National Working Committee (NWC) to initiate legal action to recover legislative seats currently occupied by lawmakers who were elected on the PDP platform but have since defected to other political parties.
“In line with Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), such members have forfeited their seats, as no division or merger exists within the PDP to justify defection,” the communiqué read.

The NEC also condemned reports of dual party activities involving some PDP members and warned that such conduct is in violation of Nigerian law.
“NEC calls on these members to reconsider their actions, reaffirm their loyalty, and stay committed to the PDP,” the party stated.

Despite recent tensions, the PDP reaffirmed its openness to coalitions with like-minded groups and reiterated its resolve to dislodge the APC in the 2027 general elections and form a people-focused government.

The NEC meeting was attended by governors from Ogun, Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, Osun, Adamawa, and Bauchi States, as well as members of the PDP’s National Working Committee, Board of Trustees, and other prominent party leaders including Chief Bode George, Chief Eddy Olafeso, Labaran Maku, Senator Bukola Saraki, Seriake Dickson, and Olagunsoye Oyinlola.