In what it described as a bold show of unity, the Nyesom Wike-supported faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has re-elected Abdulrahman Mohammed as national chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary.
The duo, alongside other National Working Committee (NWC) members, secured their positions through a seamless consensus vote on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The elective national convention unfolded at the iconic Velodrome of Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, signaling the faction’s resolve amid ongoing party tensions.
The national officers were re-elected after Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, moved a motion to dissolve the national caretaker committee.
Speaking at the convention, Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa, appealed to aggrieved members to return to the party.
“We are willing to forgive everyone. Come back, stay focused, and return to the PDP,” he said.
Bukola Saraki, former senate president, said the PDP remains vibrant and resilient.
“The PDP is alive, active, and here to stay. It is deeply rooted in this country and firmly in the minds of Nigerians,” he said.
Kingsley Chinda, minority leader in the house of representatives, urged members to unite to reclaim power in 2027.
“We need to recover the power that we have lost. We must come together to recover our country. Every member has a responsibility,” he said.
Abba Moro, senate minority leader, said members who rejected the peace efforts have all abandoned the party.
“Those who insisted there would be no peace in the PDP have all negotiated their way out of the party. We now have only two governors,” he said.
He commended Wike for remaining committed to the party.
“Wike has remained steadfast in the PDP. He must be commended,” Moro said.
In his remarks, Wike urged members to commit to rebuilding the party, adding that leadership requires responsibility and dedication.
Wike, who expressed confidence that the party would field candidates in the 2027 elections, said the PDP would reclaim its mandate from those who defected to other parties.
The opposition party is polarised into two factions.
Earlier on Friday, the faction led by Kabiru Turaki had asked the supreme court to restrain the Wike camp from holding the national convention.
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