Muhammed Jungudo, Publicity Secretary of a faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the party’s November 2025 gathering in Ibadan, describing it as an “Amala convention.” He made the comments while speaking to journalists ahead of the party’s ongoing National Convention, emphasizing that the current convention is the only legally recognized exercise.
“We need to know there is a difference between a political party convention and an amala convention,” Jungudo said, stressing the need to distinguish between formal party processes and what he views as unofficial gatherings.
He explained that the Ibadan meeting, held on November 15 and 16, 2025, failed to meet the party’s legal and constitutional requirements. According to Jungudo, the gathering did not fully comply with established regulations, rendering its outcomes invalid. In contrast, he asserted that the ongoing National Convention adheres strictly to due process and reflects the genuine will of PDP members.
Jungudo also highlighted that approximately 2,500 delegates from across Nigeria are participating in the current exercise, where new party leadership will be elected.
The statement has sparked a range of reactions both within the PDP and among political analysts. Supporters of Wike’s faction have backed Jungudo’s position, while critics argue that his description of the Ibadan meeting as an “Amala convention” is dismissive and points to deeper divisions within the party.
This development underscores the persistent leadership crisis in the PDP, with rival factions continuing to challenge each other’s legitimacy and authority as the party prepares for future elections. The disagreement over which convention is valid reflects ongoing tensions and the struggle for control among party stakeholders.
The controversy highlights the broader challenges facing the PDP as it seeks to present a unified front, with legal, political, and procedural disputes complicating efforts to consolidate leadership and strategy ahead of national political contests.