PDP Ibadan 2025 convention marks a powerful turning point as Makinde and party leaders call for unity, renewal and a national reset

PDP Ibadan 2025 convention drew strong declarations of renewal on Saturday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, told delegates that the gathering would be remembered as a historic turning point for the party.

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Addressing thousands at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Adamasingba, Makinde described the moment as one earned through resilience after years of internal battles.

He welcomed delegates warmly, adding that the convention tagged Ibadan 2025 should serve not only political purposes but also an opportunity for visitors to experience the city’s famous amala and gbegiri.

He said the party had fought a long stretch of battles to arrive at this point, but expressed confidence that the convention would signal a national turnaround.

Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, who chairs the National Convention Organising Committee, told delegates that Nigerians were looking to the PDP to rescue the country from its current challenges.

He said the Ibadan meeting would help reposition the party for that responsibility. According to him, the PDP must reinvent itself and confront the fractures that have weakened its loyalty and focus.

He stressed that while some members had left during difficult years, the soul of the party remained intact through those who still believed in its mission.

He urged returnees to come home and called for renewed unity, noting that the difficult journey to the convention was a sign that the party was on the path to something meaningful.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, speaking for the PDP Governors’ Forum, said the party arrived at the convention as a united front determined to secure Nigeria’s future.

He appealed for collective support to strengthen the PDP as it charts its next steps.

Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara, said the successful hosting of the convention in Ibadan showed the party’s resilience, democratic spirit and commitment to building a better Nigeria.

He thanked Makinde for his perseverance and called on party members to embrace sacrifice and togetherness. He also urged the incoming National Working Committee to deepen consultations and lead inclusively.

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As delegates continued deliberations, party leaders emphasised that unity of purpose, courage and a renewed sense of direction were essential to rebuilding the PDP ahead of future national responsibilities.