The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has staged a powerful comeback with an explosive Elective National Convention at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Adamasingba, Ibadan.
Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) surged to a near-unanimous victory as the new National Chairman, a move that has instantly reshaped Nigeria’s opposition politics. His emergence followed the withdrawal of Senator Yakubu Lado, which triggered a consensus wave that swept through the stadium filled with thousands of cheering delegates.
The historic gathering also saw Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja clinch the coveted role of National Secretary, sealing a leadership partnership many believe will spearhead the party’s revival. Senator Ben Obi guided the tense electoral atmosphere with steady authority, in a process described as “flawless, transparent, and impossible to ignore.”
With more than 3,000 delegates in attendance, the event marked an extraordinary show of unity for a party long battling internal fractures. Analysts are already calling it “the beginning of the PDP renaissance,” signaling the party’s return as a formidable force on the road to 2027.
