PDP Installs New NWC as Kwankwaso Joins ADC

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) held its national convention in Abuja, where it installed a new 19-member National Working Committee (NWC) in preparation for the 2026 national elections. The event, attended by 2,500 delegates, was marked by internal disputes, particularly from state chapters that boycotted the exercise, claiming it was illegitimate.

PDP leaders, including former Senate President Bukola Saraki, urged unity among members. Concurrently, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing strategic considerations for the current political landscape.

This move is expected to trigger broader political shifts and discussions around potential alliances, including a joint ticket with Labour Party's Peter Obi. The ongoing divisions within the PDP and the NNPP highlight the evolving dynamics as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.