The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially updated its records to reflect a new leadership structure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to Dailytrust, the commission now recognises the faction supported by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike

INEC recognises Abdulrahman Mohammed as PDP National Chairman after Abuja convention.

A review of INEC’s website shows Abdulrahman Mohammed listed as the National Chairman of the PDP, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) elected at the party’s national convention.

 PDP national convention in Abuja

 The PDP convention took place on March 29 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium velodrome in Abuja. The event produced a leadership team aligned with Wike’s faction, marking a significant moment in the party’s ongoing internal disputes

Meanwhile, a parallel faction led by Kabiru Turaki had sought judicial intervention, approaching the Supreme Court to restrain the Wike-backed camp from holding the convention.

Speaking at the convention, Wike declared that the PDP had overcome its prolonged leadership crisis. He said:

“Together we fought against proponents of ethnic and geographic divisions; we trounced the naysayers who abandoned the core values upon which the party was built and, in the process, arrested the party from the vice grip of those who abhor internal democracy and shun adherence to the rule of law.”

 He added: “More importantly, we fought and returned the party to its rightful owners, the people, an accomplishment which speaks to the fundamental principle upon which the party was erected.’’

Implications for PDP’s future

According to Legit news ng, The recognition of Abdulrahman Mohammed’s leadership by INEC signals a turning point in the PDP’s internal contest. With the commission’s updated listing, the Wike-backed faction is now positioned to influence future political and legal engagements involving the party.

This development highlights the continuing struggle for control within the PDP, but also suggests a possible path towards stability under the newly recognised leadership.