The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened an emergency session at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.
This urgent meeting follows a significant wave of defections that have shaken the party’s foundation, particularly in Delta State.
The crisis intensified last week when Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Their defection, along with that of over 5,000 PDP members—including key figures such as Senator Ned Nwoko, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, and former House of Representatives member Nicholas Ossai—has led to the collapse of the PDP structure in Delta State.
The PDP NWC’s emergency meeting aims to address the fallout from these defections and to strategize on rebuilding the party’s influence both in Delta and nationally.
The party leadership is reportedly considering measures to stabilize the situation and prevent further erosion of its support base.
The defection of such high-profile members has dealt a significant blow to the PDP, raising questions about its future prospects in upcoming elections. The NWC’s response will be closely watched by political analysts and party supporters alike.
