SDP holds second NEC meeting to prepare for 2027 elections

The Social Democratic Party reaffirmed its commitment to unity and reforms during its second National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on July 9, 2026.

The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to party unity, internal reforms and preparations for the 2027 general elections following its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja.

Speaking at the meeting, the SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, said the party had recorded significant progress within the past four months, including holding two NEC meetings, conducting its National Convention, electing Prince Adewole Adebayo as its presidential candidate, conducting primary elections and strengthening its structures across the country.

Gombe commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its cooperation and reiterated the party’s commitment to the rule of law. He also maintained that the SDP remained united, adding that disciplinary actions taken against former officials followed due process.

The national chairman urged members to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Also speaking, the party’s National Secretary, Dr. Olu Agunloye, said the SDP had reviewed its structures, updated its constitution, improved its membership register and introduced new administrative procedures to strengthen accountability.

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