The Peoples Democratic Party’s state chairmen have split over the National Convention of the party scheduled for today (Sunday) in Abuja. The state Chairman, Alhaji Isa Bawa, said the resolution followed extensive deliberations on the leadership crisis currently affecting the party at the national level. Similarly, the Osun State PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, said the state chapter would participate in the convention. The PDP Constitution (2017, as amended) provides for a 19-member National Working Committee comprising the National Chairman, Deputy National Chairman, National Secretary and Deputy, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Organising Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Auditor, Legal Adviser, Woman Leader, Youth Leader, and National Vice Chairman. However, the crisis within the party deepened as governors and other key stakeholders aligned with the Turaki-led bloc distanced themselves from the convention.

Source: Punch March 29, 2026 04:07 UTC