The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting following the reopening of its national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja after months of closure.
The meeting is set to take place at the party’s headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory, according to Politics Nigeria.
The development comes days after security operatives unsealed the premises, which had been closed since late last year amid internal leadership disputes within the party.
The reopening marks a step in ongoing efforts by the PDP to restore stability after prolonged internal tensions affecting its national leadership structure.
The secretariat was initially sealed in November following a confrontation between rival factions laying claim to the party’s leadership. One faction was aligned with a National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki, while another was associated with a caretaker arrangement headed by Abdulrahman Mohammed.
The dispute escalated after an Appeal Court ruling earlier this year nullified the Ibadan convention that produced the Turaki-led leadership. The judgment shifted control in favour of the Mohammed-led faction, which subsequently moved to consolidate its position through a separate convention in Abuja.
Party sources indicate that the current NEC meeting is expected to be largely attended by supporters of the Mohammed-led leadership structure.
Among those reportedly expected are Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
According to insiders, the gathering is expected to focus on reconciliation efforts, internal restructuring, and preparations for future political activities.
There are also indications that the NEC may consider setting up committees to address internal grievances and explore broader reconciliation within the party..…Continue Reading
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