The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has inaugurated more than 20 committees ahead of its planned national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30.
The committees, unveiled on Saturday in Abuja, cover key operational areas such as screening, accreditation, publicity, transport and logistics, medical services, and security arrangements.
Party leaders and prominent stakeholders attended the inauguration ceremony, including the PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom, and Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Akpoti, among others.
The committees are expected to coordinate activities to ensure a smooth and credible convention. The exercise is aimed at producing substantive national leadership that will steer the party toward the 2027 general elections.
According to the Mohammed-led caretaker leadership, preparations for the convention are based on a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal, which nullified the convention earlier conducted in Ibadan under the leadership of Taminu Turaki.
The PDP has continued to grapple with a prolonged internal leadership crisis that has triggered defections and weakened party cohesion.
The crisis intensified following the party’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election, leading to deep divisions within its ranks.
One faction is aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, while another bloc is loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The ongoing dispute has led to the exit of several high-profile members, including governors and lawmakers, raising concerns about the party’s stability.
Since the 2023 elections, nine governors—from Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Osun, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, and Zamfara states—have reportedly left the PDP.
In addition, numerous legislators at both state and federal levels have defected, with many joining the ruling All Progressives Congress.
