The announcement was made by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. The decision was formally adopted during the 101st meeting of the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).
Ologunagba stated that the decision was reached after consultations with party stakeholders across the six geo-political zones. He added that details regarding the exact date in November, logistics, zoning arrangements, and guidelines for aspirants would be made public in due course.
The National Elective Convention is crucial for the PDP, as it determines the composition of the party's National Working Committee (NWC). The convention is particularly significant ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the party seeks to reposition itself and challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The PDP has been grappling with internal power tussles and strategic rebranding since its defeat in the 2023 presidential elections. The party aims to use the convention to address lingering factional disputes, strengthen grassroots mobilization, and unveil a new leadership slate.
The decision to move the convention to November gives the PDP more time to consolidate its internal structures, resolve court cases involving parallel state executives, and deepen alliances with emerging political movements. The party's ability to overcome its internal fractures and offer a credible alternative to the ruling party will be closely watched in the lead-up to the convention.