PDP fixes Monday for 103rd NEC meeting, reaffirms commitment to unity ahead of 2027 elections

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold on Monday, May 4, 2026, following a resolution endorsed by two-thirds of NEC members.

In a joint press statement, the party disclosed that the decision aligns with the provisions of Section 31 of its constitution and comes after due correspondence with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Signatory to the statement include: PDP State Governors, members of the National Assembly under the PDP caucus, members of the Board of Trustees (BoT), state chairmen, national ex-officio members, former members of the National Working Committee (NWC), former governors, and principal officers of the National Assembly, alongside other designated stakeholders.

“Sequel to the signed resolution of two-third of the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Executive Committee (NEC), after due correspondence to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shall hold its 103rd meeting convened as follows,” the statement read.

According to the party, the meeting is scheduled as follows: Date: Monday, May 4, 2026; Time: 2:00 pm

The PDP clarified that attendance at the crucial meeting will be strictly limited to statutory NEC members as stipulated in its constitution.

Reaffirming its focus, the party emphasized that the NEC remains committed to strengthening internal cohesion and democratic values within its ranks.

“NEC remains dedicated to the stability, unity and success of the PDP guided by the principles of internal democracy, party discipline, inclusivity of members and the pursuit of the wellbeing of the Nigerian people as we march to victory in the 2027 general elections,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, the statement also noted that the party continues its grassroots engagement efforts, including presenting tools and implements to farmers across states as part of its broader socio-economic support initiatives.