The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) once dominated Nigerian politics, controlling the federal government for 16 consecutive years from 1999 to 2015 and producing four presidents. The party, which described itself as Africa's largest political party, built a network extending from the presidency to state governments, the National Assembly and the grassroots. As the country approaches the 2027 elections, the PDP is now grappling with disputes over its leadership, structures and the legitimacy of competing factions. Prominent members have been involved in these internal conflicts, raising questions about the party's ability to function as a serious national political machine.
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