Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Summary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria, once the dominant political party since 1999, is now facing serious challenges that threaten its survival. Internal conflicts, defections to the ruling party, and leadership disputes have weakened the PDP ahead of the January 2026 general election.Key Facts
- The PDP was founded in 1998 and ruled Nigeria's presidency from 1999 to 2015.
- In 2015, the PDP lost the presidency to Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- After 2015, the PDP struggled to adapt to being the opposition party.
- In 2025, several state governors left the PDP for the APC, reducing the PDP’s control over Nigerian states to zero by early 2026.
- Former prominent PDP leader Atiku Abubakar left the party in 2025.
- The PDP is experiencing internal divisions, including a leadership dispute between factions.
- One faction of the PDP held a national convention despite court orders and expelled a key member, Nyesom Wike, who leads a rival faction.
- The law recognizes the faction led by Wike as the legitimate PDP, allowing it to participate in elections while the rival faction cannot.
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