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Zoning arrangement will guide PDP’s national convention: Chairman

The PDP reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the forthcoming convention with the theme, ‘A Convention of Inclusiveness, Unity and Renewal’.

• March 24, 2026
107th National Executive Committee meeting
107th National Executive Committee meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party says the zoning arrangement will serve as the guiding framework for its forthcoming national convention, scheduled for March 29 and 30 in Abuja.

The party stated this in a communique issued at the end of its 107th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Monday.

The communique was jointly signed by Abdulrahman Mohammed, the chairman of the National Caretaker Working Committee, and Samuel Anyanwu, the secretary.

The NEC reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the forthcoming convention with the theme, ‘A Convention of Inclusiveness, Unity and Renewal’.

It directed all relevant organs and committees to ensure seamless coordination for a successful, credible, and transparent exercise.

The NEC further affirmed the adopted zoning formula for national elective positions, in line with the party’s long-standing principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness, and national balance.

It noted that the sale of nomination forms for the forthcoming convention had commenced and advised interested aspirants to comply with the party’s approved guidelines and timelines.

It reiterated the party’s supremacy and called on all members to remain united, disciplined, and committed to the party’s collective interests.

The NEC expressed profound satisfaction with the successful conduct of the ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses across the country and ratified their reports.

It commended the party leaders, electoral committees, stakeholders, and members for their commitment, discipline, and adherence to due process, which ensured peaceful, transparent, and credible exercises nationwide.

The party also reviewed the ongoing electronic registration of members and commended the progress made so far.

The NEC reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive, credible, and technology-driven membership database and urged all members across the federation to actively participate in the exercise.

It expressed confidence in the party’s renewed strength, unity, and organisational capacity and assured members and Nigerians of PDP’s readiness to provide purposeful leadership and national direction.

(NAN)

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