The Social Democratic Party SDP in Nigeria says it is put plans ahead of the party’s forthcoming 2026 National Convention with the inauguration of a committee to oversee the process.
The National Chairman of the party, Professor Sadiq Gombe, stated this shortly after the party’s successful participation in the ongoing annual inspection and verification exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Abuja Nigeria’s capital.
Professor Gombe said the committee would coordinate activities leading to the 2026 convention, nominations, and other party programmes.
According to him, the committee is chaired by Professor Usman Bugaji, while Mulikat Akanbi will serve as deputy chairman of the Party’s Convention Committee.
He added that the Chairman House Committee on solid minerals, Mr. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi will serve as secretary alongside other party leaders and stakeholders.
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The SDP National Chairman said invitations would soon be sent to stakeholders and members of the media to ensure transparency and proper coverage of the convention.
Professor Gombe noted that the party also fully complied with the INEC verification exercise by submitting all required documents.
He said the exercise included identification of members through valid means such as voter’s cards, driver’s licences, and international passports.
According to him, the party currently has about fifteen million registered members across the country.
He added that membership registration is still ongoing ahead of future congresses, conventions, and primary elections in 2026.