The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction led by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT; has insisted on holding a national convention after the PDP National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, though, subject to litigation.    
National Publicity Secretary of PDP Caretaker Committee, Jungudo Mohammed, disclosing the timetable for the national convention, indicated that activities begin on March 19, 2026, with the release of names for the convention planning committee and key subcommittees. He reaffirmed the faction's resolve to proceed without disruption.

He said the committees will be inaugurated on March 21, while the zoning committee meets March 22 to allocate positions across geopolitical zones. According to the timetable, an emergency meeting follows on March 23 at the FCT Minister’s Lodge, Abuja.

Sale of nomination forms opens immediately after, and closes March 25, with appeals slated for March 26.
The convention will hold March 29 and 30 at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja.

Mohammed stressed that reconciliation efforts will not affect the process, describing both the caretaker committee and convention as non-negotiable.

He added that the electoral body has been duly notified and has already supervised congresses at lower levels.

The PDP also dismissed claims of any plan to harmonise factions, insisting due process will be strictly followed.