The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again postponed its highly anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, now rescheduled for May 15, 2025.
In a statement obtained by DAILY GAZETTE on Sunday, the party’s National Secretary, Sunday Ude-Okoye, cited ongoing zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses, as well as the need for further consultations, as reasons for the delay.
The meeting was originally slated for March 13.
This marks the fifth time the PDP has postponed its 99th NEC meeting, further highlighting internal tensions within the party.
The crisis has deepened since Umar Damagum took over as acting National Chairman following the court-ordered removal of Senator Iyorchia Ayu.
There have been growing calls for Damagum’s resignation amid rising divisions within the National Working Committee (NWC).
The party had initially planned to hold the NEC meeting on August 15, 2024, to address unresolved issues.
However, it was first postponed to October 24, then to November 28, and later delayed indefinitely.
Amid mounting pressure, the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, directed the NWC in December 2024 to convene the meeting no later than February 2025.
On December 5, Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), warned that the continued postponements were damaging party unity and eroding members’ confidence.
Following a meeting in Asaba, Delta State, on January 31, 2025, the governors’ forum proposed March 13 as the new date.
However, the party leadership has now announced another shift, moving the meeting to May 15 after further consultations.
A statement from the PDP read:
“Distinguished NEC members may recall that after extensive deliberations among party leaders, stakeholders, and relevant organs, the meeting was scheduled for March 13, 2025. However, due to emerging issues, including the need to finalize ongoing congresses at various levels and allow for further consultations, the NWC, after engaging with key party stakeholders such as the BoT, PDP Governors’ Forum, and PDP National Assembly Caucus, has decided to reschedule the meeting for Thursday, May 15, 2025.”
The party leadership urged NEC members to take note of the new date and assured them of its commitment to resolving internal matters.
“The NWC sincerely regrets any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciates the understanding of all NEC members,” the statement concluded.
