The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially postponed its much-anticipated 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for May 27, 2025.
In a notice issued by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the postponement was attributed to the need to give ample time for the party’s reconciliation committee, chaired by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, to complete its ongoing peace-building mission within the party.
“This is to formally inform leaders and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party that the proposed NEC meeting earlier announced to take place on May 27, 2025, has been postponed,” the statement read.
According to the party, the decision aims to create a more conducive environment for discussions at the NEC level by addressing internal disagreements beforehand.
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“The postponement is to allow the Sen. Bukola Saraki’s Reconciliation Committee to complete its assignment of resolving some internal conflicts necessary for a peaceful NEC meeting,” the notice added.
A new date for the NEC meeting will be communicated “in accordance with the PDP Constitution 2017 as amended and the Electoral Act, 2022,” the party stated.
Senator Anyanwu also issued a strong warning against unauthorised announcements regarding the NEC meeting.
“Therefore, any notice of NEC meeting or publication signed by the Deputy National Secretary in the guise of Acting National Secretary is illegal, unauthorised, and should be disregarded,” he said.
The party concluded the statement by apologising for any disruption caused by the postponement: “All inconveniences resulting from this change of date are regretted. Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.”
The PDP has been navigating internal tensions in recent months, with efforts intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Saraki-led committee has been tasked with reconciling various factions within the party to ensure unity going forward.
