The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is intensifying internal preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with its National Executive Committee (NEC) set to review key reports on zoning and the party’s national convention later this week.
The NEC meeting, which is scheduled between July 23 and 25, follows resolutions made during the PDP’s landmark 100th NEC session held on 30 June. Top on the agenda is the presentation of outcomes from the zoning committee and convention planning sub-committee.
Speaking to journalists at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party was entering a critical phase of strategic reorganisation and mobilisation across the country.
“The NEC meeting, scheduled for July 23 to 25, will receive updates from the Zoning and National Convention committees, particularly on preparations, composition of members across the country, and related organisational matters,” he said.
He explained that the NEC would also ratify completed congresses conducted in several states and local government areas. These processes, according to him, have already undergone review by the National Working Committee (NWC) and will be formally presented for endorsement in line with party protocol.
“The PDP remains very strong. We’ve begun the process of recalibrating, fostering unity, and mobilising grassroots support. Our strength lies in the people across Nigeria. We’re focused, united, and working towards a successful national convention,” Ologunagba added.
The PDP spokesman did not hold back in his criticism of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), blaming the party for the country’s deepening economic and security crises. He described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—and any potential APC candidate in 2027—as a “bad market,” urging Nigerians to embrace a credible alternative.
“No patriotic Nigerian will vote for the APC or any of its candidates given the hardship we’re facing. The PDP is the only party that can unseat the APC. We have the support, the base, and a national spread. There is no community without PDP members, because it is truly the people’s party. Nigerians are eager for the PDP’s return,” he asserted.
Responding to concerns about recent defections from the party, Ologunagba downplayed the impact, insisting that the core structure and grassroots membership of the PDP remain unshaken.
“What matters is that the people are still with us. That’s what makes a political party viable,” he said.
