Host of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has arrived at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the venue of the exercise.
Makinde arrived alongside Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and the PDP acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum.
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Other senior party officials are also expected to attend the convention, which will produce leaders to steer the affairs of the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Channels Television reports that despite the contention and litigation that trailed it for weeks, the convention is now underway in the state capital.
Our correspondent reports that the atmosphere at the stadium is buzzing with activities.
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Scores of delegates in colourful attire are pouring into the venue, while supporters move around the stadium, quietly mapping out strategies for their preferred contenders.
Security at the venue has been heavily fortified, with different law enforcement agencies present to maintain order during the convention.
Since the national convention was announced, some members of the party loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, insisted that some issues, including the conduct of congresses, be resolved.
The development has led to the factionalisation of the party, with Damagum and Abdulrahman Muhammed heading the two factions of the party.
While the Damagum group insisted on the convention, the Abdulrahman camp cancelled the convention following the judgment of the Abuja Federal High Court.
The PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) insisted that the national convention will go ahead as planned, despite an order by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja restraining the party from holding its 2025 convention in Oyo State.
Source: Channels TV
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