PDP | 2025 NATIONAL CONVENTION | 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN FOCUS

- SPECIAL REPORT -

PDP’s Road to Redemption Begins in Ibadan

As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has marked its path forward with the announcement of its 2025 Elective National Convention, scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. This isn't just another political gathering, it’s a pivotal moment in the PDP’s evolving journey to reclaim influence, reassert unity, and resurrect its stature as the country's leading opposition party.

At its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the PDP leadership delivered a powerful message: the party is no longer mired in internal division. Through deliberate reconciliation, strategic planning, and a clear-eyed focus on rebuilding, it is now poised for renewal.

Rebuilding Begins with Credibility and Cohesion

NEC's endorsement of a structured convention timetable and the formation of key committees, particularly for planning and zoning, demonstrate a commitment to transparency. This calculated move sends a strong signal to members, defectors, and the electorate that the PDP is prepared to restore trust from within before reaching outward.

Legal Assertiveness Against Defections

By instructing the National Working Committee to pursue legal action against lawmakers who defected while holding PDP mandates, the party is not just protecting its seats, it’s defending the principle of political accountability. Upholding constitutional integrity reflects a maturing approach to opposition politics, one that favors structure over sentiment.

Strategic Regional Outreach

Choosing Ibadan as the convention site isn't accidental, it’s emblematic. The Southwest has emerged as a competitive electoral battleground, and the PDP's presence there signals an intent to re-engage disenchanted voters, rebuild regional alliances, and offer an alternative to the ruling APC.

Hope Balanced by Urgency

Public reaction, while cautiously hopeful, underscores the high stakes. The PDP must ensure that this convention isn’t just a ceremonial regrouping but a genuine reset. If successful, it could redefine the political landscape. If mishandled, it could entrench the perception of PDP as a party stuck in its past.

In many ways, the 2025 Convention is a referendum, not just on leadership, but on the PDP’s ability to evolve, discipline itself, and reconnect with Nigerians yearning for credible governance. The road to 2027 begins now. Ibadan may just be the fulcrum on which that journey pivots.