The PDP confirms its national convention will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Ibadan.
Despite rumors and legal challenges, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its 2025 National Convention will take place as planned on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, in Ibadan, Oyo State The Punch The Guardian Nigeria The Nation Newspaper.
Key Details
Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary and Secretary of the Convention Organising Committee, dismissed reports of postponement as “false, misleading, and politically motivated” The Punch.
The party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring misinformation to destabilize the opposition The Guardian Nigeria.
The PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) and National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) issued a joint statement confirming the event will go ahead The Nation Newspaper.
The convention will feature elective positions, policy discussions, and strategic planning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Legal Context
The decision comes in defiance of a Federal High Court ruling earlier in the week that sought to halt the convention. The Umar Damagun-led faction of the PDP has vowed to proceed regardless, citing internal consensus and constitutional backing The Nation Newspaper.
Political Implications
This convention is seen as a critical moment for the PDP to:
Reassert its national relevance
Resolve internal leadership disputes
Set the tone for opposition strategy in the lead-up to 2027
