The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its national convention will proceed as planned this weekend in Ibadan, despite reports of internal crisis and attempts to halt the exercise.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, who also serves as secretary of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), the PDP dismissed rumours that the convention had been postponed, describing such claims as deliberate misinformation sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The National Working Committee (NWC) and the 2025 National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) inform all party members and the general public that the 2025 National Convention of the PDP has not been postponed but will go on as scheduled on Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 16th November, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,” the statement said.
The party accused the APC of plotting to destabilise the opposition and impose a one-party state, alleging that agents of the ruling party were attempting to infiltrate its ranks and disrupt preparations.
“We are aware of the plots by the APC to destabilise the opposition and impose a one-party state in the country; a design that will be lawfully resisted,” Ologunagba added.
The PDP, which governed Nigeria from 1999 to 2015, has been struggling to reclaim its national foothold after a series of electoral setbacks and internal disputes.
The Ibadan convention is expected to address leadership restructuring ahead of the 2027 general elections and mend fractures between party factions loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and those aligned with key governors, including Rivers State’s Siminalayi Fubara and Oyo State’s Seyi Makinde.
The upcoming convention comes amid rising tensions within the opposition landscape.
Last month, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) urged political parties to comply strictly with internal democracy provisions, following multiple litigations over parallel congresses in several states.
Security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), have reportedly been placed on alert ahead of the weekend gathering to prevent any disruption.
Despite the challenges, Ologunagba said the PDP remained focused on strengthening democratic institutions and preparing for credible elections.
“The NCOC and the Party will continue to work around the clock to ensure a successful National Convention in Ibadan as scheduled,” he said.
Delegates, party officials and supporters began arriving in Ibadan on Tuesday, with final accreditation and logistics expected to be concluded by Friday.
The convention will elect new members of the National Working Committee and adopt key anticipated resolutions to shape the party’s roadmap for 2027
