PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Amid Wave of Defections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was originally scheduled for October 15 at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

In a statement released on Monday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, cited “recent developments” within the party as the reason for the rescheduling. He added that a new date for the meeting will be communicated to members in due course.

“All NEC members should please note the postponement and be guided accordingly,” the statement read.

The NEC is the party’s highest decision-making body and includes a wide array of party stakeholders such as current and former presidents, vice-presidents, governors, national assembly leaders, state chairpersons, members of the National Working Committee (NWC), and founding members.

The PDP is currently preparing for its national convention slated for November 15, where new NWC members are expected to be elected. However, the process has hit legal roadblocks. Some party members, reportedly loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have approached a federal high court in Abuja to halt the convention.

Last Thursday, Justice James Omotosho rejected the plaintiffs’ ex parte application but ordered that all defendants be served notice of the motion for an interlocutory injunction. The case is set to be heard today, October 14.

Meanwhile, the party is facing a growing wave of defections. Several high-profile members, including governors and lawmakers, have already switched allegiance to rival parties such as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Notably, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is expected to officially join the APC today, while Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas is also reportedly considering a move to the ruling party.

By Benita B. Ibrahim

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