PDP crisis deepens as board calls emergency NEC meeting

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) calling for an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

The move was announced by BOT chairman Adolphus Wabara during a meeting in Abuja on Sunday. He said the emergency session, scheduled for Monday, became necessary to prevent a leadership vacuum following recent developments in the party.

Wabara explained that the decision was backed by the party’s constitution and had received the required support from NEC members. He also confirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had been formally notified of the meeting.

According to him, the BOT stepped in to provide direction after a recent Supreme Court judgment created uncertainty around the party’s leadership. He said the ruling nullified the 2025 national convention that produced the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Kabiru Turaki.

He added that the court also upheld the suspension of some party members linked to the March convention in Abuja, including Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade, and Umar Bature.

Wabara urged party members to approach the emergency meeting with unity and a willingness to rebuild, stressing that the PDP must remain strong despite its challenges.

However, the move has been strongly rejected by another faction within the party.

PDP spokesman Jungudo Mohammed dismissed claims of a leadership vacuum, insisting that the party remains stable and functional. He maintained that Abdulrahman Mohammed is still the legitimate national chairman and that the Supreme Court ruling only addressed issues related to the Ibadan convention.

He also argued that the BOT does not have the constitutional authority to take over the functions of the NWC. In addition, he questioned Wabara’s legitimacy, claiming his tenure as BOT chairman had already expired.

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According to him, the only recognised BOT leadership is under Mao Ohuabunwa.

The conflicting positions highlight the growing divisions within the PDP, as both sides continue to assert control. With the emergency NEC meeting set to be held, attention now shifts to whether it will resolve the crisis or deepen the party’s internal struggle.