Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Plans State Congresses, National Convention

By: Aremu Toyeebaht

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced plans to conduct state congresses and a national convention to elect party officials at both state and national levels.

The disclosure was made on Sunday by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, chairman of the factional Board of Trustees (BoT), during the opening session of their meeting at Wike’s official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.

Ohuabunwa said the party is actively reorganising structures in states affected by internal crises, establishing credible caretaker committees to pave the way for transparent congresses and the upcoming convention.

He stated: “Like I said, we are also making meaningful progress in reorganising affected states, including the constitution of credible caretaker committees, to prepare the ground for transparent congresses and subsequent convention process. These efforts are aimed at building trust, strengthening internal structures, and ensuring that our party remains a model of fairness and inclusiveness in Nigerian democratic space.”

The BoT chair assured that the faction would fully support the factional National Working Committee (NWC) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, ensuring the party’s affairs are conducted in line with the law and PDP guidelines.

“We are going to work with this NWC; we are going to encourage them, we are going to support them to ensure that the right things are done, and that things will be done in line with the law and the guidance of our great party, the PDP,” Ohuabunwa said.

He also emphasised the BoT’s constitutional role as a stabilising force within the party, providing moral guidance and safeguarding the PDP’s values.

“As the constitution of our party entails, the Board of Trustees must continue to provide stability, wisdom, and moral guidance. Our responsibility is to safeguard the party’s soul, steer it away from divisive tendencies, and reinforce the values that have historically set the PDP apart as a disciplined and a democratically established institution. In this defining moment, therefore, we must rise above sentiments and act with unity of all,” he added.

Ohuabunwa urged BoT members to remain committed to ongoing reforms, strengthen internal cohesion, and prepare the party for future political contests.

“Our duty is clear, well stated, to consolidate the reforms already underway, deepen internal cohesion, and ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party emerges stronger, more virile, more united, and fully prepared for the leadership responsibilities ahead. I thank you all for your steadfastness, for your dedication and commitment, and your loyalty to our great Party. This is the time we should stand to be counted,” he concluded.