ALLIES of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have outlined new conditions for the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elective National Convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
At a meeting held yesterday night, the group — which includes former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Ayo Fayose (Ekiti), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and PDP National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu — insisted that the party leadership must meet its demands to ensure a peaceful and legitimate convention.
Operating under the banner of “Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP,” the group reaffirmed support for the zoning committee’s recommendation to maintain the status quo but opposed any micro-zoning arrangements.
They also stressed that the position of National Chairman should remain in the North-Central zone, in line with the 2021 convention formula.
The group warned that failure to meet these conditions would render the convention invalid, as legitimate party members could be disenfranchised.
Additional demands of the group includes a call on the National Working Committee to “urgently conduct fresh, transparent, and inclusive congresses in Ebonyi and Anambra States, in line with judgments of the courts.
“That a fresh and legitimate South-East Zonal Congress should be conducted.
“That the outcome of the valid and legitimate South-South Congress held in Calabar, Cross River State and recognised by the court be respected.
“That the Ekiti State Local Government Areas Congress should be conducted immediately, in obedience to the subsisting court judgement.”
The communiqué noted that the PDP is at a critical juncture where reconciliation, fairness, and respect for judicial decisions are essential for its survival.
The group emphasized that “a credible National Convention must be anchored on transparency, fairness, inclusivity, and adherence to the rule of law.”