The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its much-anticipated 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, who explained that the decision was reached during an emergency meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC).
Though the party did not state the exact reasons for the postponement, the development comes amid increasing internal tensions and a wave of high-profile defections that have recently hit the opposition party.
Ologunagba stated that the postponement was in line with Section 29 (2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), which empowers the NWC to act in such situations. He added that a new date for the NEC meeting would be communicated in due course.
“The National Working Committee (NWC), after its emergency meeting, approved the postponement of the 103rd meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party,” the statement read.
“This decision is in view of recent developments within the party. The NWC urges all NEC members to take note and await further information.”
Although Ologunagba did not elaborate on the “recent developments,” political observers believe the move is closely linked to the growing discontent within the PDP, including the exit of some prominent members and ongoing leadership disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PDP, which ruled Nigeria from 1999 to 2015, has struggled in recent years to maintain internal unity and rebuild a strong national platform following its loss of power at the federal level.
Party sources say the postponed NEC meeting was expected to address key strategic decisions, including possible reforms, disciplinary actions, and preparations for future elections. It was also seen as a crucial step toward rebuilding confidence among aggrieved members.
