The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, initially scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, amid wave of defections and unrest within the party.
In a statement issued by its national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said the decision was reached during an emergency session of the National Working Committee (NWC) held on Monday, October 13, in accordance with section 29(2)(b) of the PDP constitution (as amended in 2017).
The NWC noted that a new date for the NEC meeting would be communicated in due course.
The postponement comes amid a wave of defections from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), sparking concerns about the opposition party’s preparedness for the 2027 general elections.
Amid the turbulence, Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde has urged members to remain steadfast, assuring them that the party’s current challenges are temporary.
Speaking on Monday, October 13, during the inauguration of the PDP national convention transportation subcommittee in Abuja, Makinde said the setbacks being experienced would ultimately strengthen the party and position it for future electoral success.
“The news out there is that governors are defecting. I have good news. It may appear that it’s getting worse. But usually, when you want something that will endure, it will usually get worse before it gets better. So don’t even think otherwise,” Makinde said.
“From when the 34 wise men came together to put democracy on the map for this country, at the beginning of this republic in 1999, PDP has always been a constant factor, either as a ruling party or the main opposition party since 2015.”
