Seyi Makinde PDP convention call emphasises fair process, debate, and unity ahead of the party’s national gathering in Ibadan this November
Seyi Makinde PDP convention advocacy has taken centre stage as the Oyo State Governor urged party leaders to ensure fairness, openness, and inclusion at the Peoples Democratic Party’s forthcoming national convention.
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In a newsletter released on Thursday evening, Governor Makinde stressed that the convention, scheduled for 15–16 November in Ibadan, must be more than routine—it must represent a bold step toward repositioning the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Makinde highlighted the peaceful conduct of the recent PDP state congress in Oyo as a model for what could be achieved nationally.
“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,” he said.
“This is a major win for the party, for democracy, and for you, the people.”
The Seyi Makinde PDP convention message comes as the party prepares to elect 19 new members into its National Working Committee, a process described by party leadership as essential to restructuring and revitalising the PDP.
Makinde noted that a credible convention would strengthen internal democracy and offer a compelling narrative to the public.
“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,” he said.
With the PDP’s national executive committee having identified the Ibadan convention as a critical pathway to reform, expectations are rising.
Makinde’s intervention is seen by many observers as both timely and necessary to maintain party unity and re-establish its electoral credibility.
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The Seyi Makinde PDP convention push, with its focus on openness and respect, may yet become a turning point in the PDP’s journey toward 2027.
