PDP Notifies INEC Of June 30 NEC Meeting Amid Internal Crises

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its plan to convene its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on June 30, 2025.

In a letter dated May 30 and signed by the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, the party said the meeting would take place at its National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.

The letter, referenced PDP/DOM/GF.2/VOL.1J/25-078, was received by INEC on the same day.

The move aligns with INEC’s regulations requiring political parties to give a 21-day notice before any NEC meeting that will make decisions on key party positions and policy issues.

The Damagun’s letter to INEC, titled ‘Notice of 100th National Executive Committee Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party,’ read in part, “We write to formally inform and invite INEC that the leadership of our great party, PDP has scheduled our 100th NEC meeting to hold on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the National Secretariat of our party, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

“This is for the commission’s information and necessary action, please. While thanking you for your usual cooperation, kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter and please accept the assurances of our highest regards.”

Allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had cautioned that any move made without involving or recognising Anyanwu as the National Secretary would be considered invalid and could worsen the ongoing crisis within the party.

However, an insider who spoke with Punch disclosed that Damagum took the initiative to write to INEC on the 100th NEC meeting in line with the decision made at the 99th NEC meeting.

The insider said, “The letter is in order. The 99th NEC had already scheduled and announced June 30 as the date for the 100th NEC meeting. Due to many unresolved issues from the last meeting, the party had to write to INEC ahead of the next NEC meeting to ensure the commission is involved in efforts to address those pending matters.

“Don’t forget that the 99th NEC set up the National Convention Committee, the Zoning Committee, and assigned other responsibilities. So, the upcoming meeting will approve and populate the committees, as well as receive reports where necessary.

“Apart from that, the 100th NEC may also take decisive action to resolve the dispute over the National Secretary position and is expected to ratify the zonal congresses, among other key matters.”