Tensions Boil Over In PDP As NEC Meeting Sparks Fierce Internal Feud

There is increasing uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for today. Originally planned for an earlier date, the meeting was postponed to today due to unresolved leadership disputes within the party.

Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum confirmed that the National Caucus would reconvene at 10 a.m. but declined to say whether the NEC meeting would go ahead as planned.

“We have just adjourned our meeting until tomorrow at 10 o’clock. The meeting will continue, and a small committee has been established to submit a report,” Damagum told reporters on Monday.

When pressed for more details, he added, “I will provide a proper statement once we conclude our meeting tomorrow.”

According to insiders who spoke with the Daily Sun, Monday’s National Caucus meeting was marked by disagreements over the NEC meeting. Some party leaders pushed for postponement to resolve contentious issues, while others insisted the NEC meeting should proceed. Consequently, a committee was tasked with meeting overnight to present its findings when the caucus resumes on Tuesday.

PDP Governors’ Proposal for NEC Meeting and Convention

In April, during a gathering in Ibadan, the PDP Governors’ Forum recommended holding the NEC meeting today, alongside plans for a National Convention to elect a new National Working Committee (NWC).

The governors proposed the convention be held between August 28-30, 2025, in Kano. They also named Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri as chairs of the convention and zoning committees, respectively.

Additionally, the governors reaffirmed their support for removing Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and endorsed Setonji Koshedo as Acting National Secretary, pending confirmation of a substantive appointment from the South East.