
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) held its National Convention in Abuja, ratifying Professor Sadiq Gombe as Chairman of the Convention Committee, Dr Olu Agunloye as Secretary, and Hon. Mulikat Adeola-Akande as Deputy Chairman, among other officials. According to Vanguard, the party said it aims to unite Nigeria and defeat poverty through grassroots mobilisation, and is targeting victory in the 2027 general elections.
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