₦airaland Forum

EXCERPTS FROM THE SPECIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY HELD ON MAY 30, 2026, IN ABUJA

INTRODUCTION
The Peoples Democratic Party, under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, had duly served the Independent National Electoral Commission with the statutory notices concerning our activities to select candidates for all offices. Security agencies were also notified. The venue, A Class Event Centre, for the Special National Convention in Abuja was fully paid for, and the owners accepted the payment and granted access for preparatory activities.

Surprisingly, the management of the event centre called to cancel the booking, citing an invitation and threat from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that their certificate of occupancy would be revoked and their event centre demolished if the PDP event was allowed to hold there. We reminded them of the subsisting contract with us and insisted that the event must go on as planned. The Federal Capital Territory Administration doubled down by issuing a statement conveying the threats of revocation of the titles of business premises hosting events considered by them as unlawful.

As if that was not enough, by 7 p.m. on Friday, 29th May, more than 20 truckloads of policemen were deployed to block the entire road where the event centre is located, forcing motorists to drive against traffic.

DECISION
Following this situation, the leaders of the party summoned an emergency meeting of all the organs of the party- the Board of Trustees, Members of the Interim National Working Committee, members of the National Executive Committee, State Chairmen, Gubernatorial and National Assembly Candidates of the party, and other critical stakeholders, where the
situation was assessed and it was decided as follows:
1. Considering the very passionate appeal by elder statesmen, the party aborted the earlier plan to resist the security occupation of the event centre and forcefully use the venue for the ceremonies. The elders preferred that we show maturity in the face of provocation and rather defeat our adversaries at the polls instead of engaging in unnecessary physical
struggle. They admonished that when a mad person runs away with your cloth, you do not chase the deranged person naked; otherwise, those who see the chase will simply conclude that two mad people are running.

2. Since the main activity of the day is the affirmation of President Goodluck Jonathan,the stakeholders continued with the plan and President Goodluck Jonathan was unanimously affirmed, after a motion was duly moved and seconded, as the presidential candidate and flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2027 presidential election.Furthermore, the formal presentation and flag-giving ceremonies will be slated subsequently.

3. The party strongly condemned the brazen use of unmitigated power by officials of this administration, especially the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, with the obvious support of the President. They opined that if left unchecked, full blown dictatorship will sprout within a democracy, which eventually may lead to the collapse of democracy.

4. This shameful oppression has validated the widely perceived fear of the PDP by the ruling party. Whereas other parties with leadership issues similar to ours have conducted their conventions without threats from the ruling party, the PDP is too feared to be allowed the constitutionally guaranteed right to meet.

5. The party calls on the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to rein in his fear of impending loss and take practical steps to deescalate the political tensions which have been an unwarranted addition to the already heightened political temperature in the country.

6. We call on all our party members to remain steadfast and committed to the ideals of our party, conscious that very soon this battle will be over, and we will be more than conquerors.

Conclusion
With the affirmation of our presidential candidate, we are now ready for the 2027 general elections, and we charge the Interim National Working Committee to take necessary steps to ensure the party’s full and effective participation in the next polls. Furthermore, we charge them to adequately sensitize the public (local and international) on the asphyxiation of the opposition and the promotion of a one-party state in Nigeria.

The Special National Convention hereby declares the Peoples Democratic Party united, prepared, and fully mobilized for the task of rescuing Nigeria through democratic means in the 2027 general elections.

Signed:
Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
Interim National Working Committee
Peoples Democratic Party
30052026

slivertongue:
Wike is tenant in power and his arrogance will end in 2027.
when a mad person runs away with your cloth, you do not chase the deranged person naked; otherwise, those who see the chase will simply conclude that two mad people are running.

AMINDA:
Checkmate! Jonathan is now officially in the race. If Wike knows that his faction was the authentic one, he wouldn't have expended so much resources trying to prevent this outcome. He would have allowed the Turaki faction to "waste their time".

seunmsg:
Lol. Jonathan is now contesting in absentia. Jonathan is currently out of the on an errand for President Tinubu. Turaki and his group should stop fooling around with Jonathan's name.

seunmsg:
Lol. Jonathan is now contesting in absentia. Jonathan is currently out of the on an errand for President Tinubu. Turaki and his group should stop fooling around with Jonathan's name. The only recognized PDP has already nominated Senator Sandy as their presidential candidate and that's final.

jchioma:
He he he!

Wike has been outplayed and outclassed.

It is ATOG of war 2027:

Atiku
Tinubu
Obi
GEJ

Good luck to them and Nigerians.

slivertongue:
Wike is tenant in power and his arrogance will end in 2027.
when a mad person runs away with your cloth, you do not chase the deranged person naked; otherwise, those who see the chase will simply conclude that two mad people are running.

zinaunreal:
Jonathan sef na glutton.
Guy rest

Stephen0mozzy:
A House divided against itself cannot stand.

The PDP is a sad tale though. What kind of skeleton does its high ranking members have that makes it hard for them expel members carrying out anti-party activities and still having so much sway in its affairs. Springing up factions every Eken market day.

Dear GEJ, dem wan mess you up so. Come out and speak truth to power. The current administration has failed, throw your full weight behind a candidate you believe has the will and ability to lead the country.

ogascomax:
Wike no go rest. Sha he said his faction is the authentic one so he should allow the fake one to continue the activities na. By the way we are yet to hear from Jonathan o.
As it stand Obidient are not happy with this development. They said that the reason they want Obi is because Obi is not a thief but Goodluck that is not also a thief they are busy insulting him for being democratic by allowing Buhari to win in a free and fair election. But this hypocrite wants Tinubu to contest a free and fair election for Obi to win.

seunmsg:
Lol. Jonathan is now contesting in absentia. Jonathan is currently out of the on an errand for President Tinubu. Turaki and his group should stop fooling around with Jonathan's name. The only recognized PDP has already nominated Senator Sandy as their presidential candidate and that's final.

zinaunreal:
Jonathan sef na glutton.
Guy rest

jchioma:
He he he!

Wike has been outplayed and outclassed.

It is ATOG of war 2027:

Atiku
Tinubu
Obi
GEJ

Good luck to them and Nigerians.