Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emphasized that the upcoming national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must be guided by fair processes, open debate, and inclusivity.
In a newsletter released on Thursday evening, Makinde said these principles are essential to reposition the party and boost its prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PDP is set to hold its elective convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, during which 19 new members of the party’s national working committee are expected to be elected.
The party had earlier stated at its 101st National Executive Committee meeting on July 24 that the convention would be a key step in restructuring and repositioning the PDP.
Reflecting on the recent PDP congress in Oyo State, which he described as “rancour-free,” Makinde said it offered a glimpse of what could be achieved at the national convention.
“The recent PDP Oyo State congress was held without rancour, and we now look forward to our Ibadan convention in November with hope rather than fear. This is a major win for the party, for democracy, and for you, the people,” he said.
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Makinde added, “We must guard this momentum. A convention grounded in fair processes, open debate, inclusivity, and respect will not only strengthen our party internally but also send a powerful message: that politics can be dignified. It will show that we can manage disagreement without disunity, and that ambition can be channelled into constructive progress rather than conflict.”
