PDP Notifies INEC of 100th NEC Meeting Scheduled for June 30

In a formal correspondence submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed plans to hold its landmark 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on June 30, 2025. The communication was issued through a letter dated May 30, 2025, and signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum.

Delivered to INEC on the same day, the letter aligns with electoral regulations that require political parties to provide a 21-day notice prior to NEC meetings that may impact key positions or policy frameworks. The gathering is set to take place at the party’s National Secretariat in Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

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The letter, titled “Notice of 100th National Executive Committee Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party,” reaffirms the PDP’s adherence to due process. In the official note, Damagum stated, “We write to formally inform and invite INEC that the leadership of our great party, PDP has scheduled our 100th NEC meeting to hold on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the National Secretariat of our party, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. This is for the commission’s information and necessary action, please.”

The correspondence concluded with expressions of appreciation to the electoral body for its consistent cooperation and a formal request to acknowledge receipt.

This move demonstrates the party’s intent to maintain transparency and credibility, particularly given the sensitive nature of issues expected to be addressed during the NEC. With a backdrop of internal strife and unsettled organizational matters, this meeting is widely viewed as a crucial moment for the party.

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One issue likely to take center stage at the upcoming NEC is the controversy surrounding the position of the National Secretary. Allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have raised concerns that any decisions taken without the inclusion or acknowledgment of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who has laid claim to the role, may be deemed illegitimate.

Party insiders suggest that the notification to INEC reflects a strategic move by Damagum to pre-empt any procedural objections and ensure that the party’s internal operations remain in compliance with regulatory expectations.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a PDP insider disclosed to Punch that the decision to write to INEC was grounded in prior NEC resolutions. “The letter is in order. The 99th NEC had already scheduled and announced June 30 as the date for the 100th NEC meeting. Due to many unresolved issues from the last meeting, the party had to write to INEC ahead of the next NEC meeting to ensure the commission is involved in efforts to address those pending matters,” the source said.

Committee Reports and Policy Decisions on Agenda

The 99th NEC meeting, held earlier in the year, had concluded with the formation of several key committees including the National Convention Committee and the Zoning Committee. These bodies were tasked with laying the groundwork for future policy and electoral strategies. The 100th NEC is expected to finalize the composition of these committees, ratify zonal congresses, and receive progress reports on prior assignments.

Moreover, it is anticipated that the meeting will provide a forum for resolving longstanding disputes, particularly those that threaten party unity ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Observers within the political arena are closely watching the PDP’s next moves. With the 100th NEC meeting drawing near, the outcome could either restore internal harmony or deepen existing divides, especially if consensus is not reached on contentious leadership and structural matters.

As one of Nigeria’s major opposition parties, the PDP’s ability to resolve its leadership disputes and consolidate party structure will be pivotal in its preparation for future national engagements. For now, all eyes are on June 30—a date that may well shape the future trajectory of the party.