Vehicular movement in Abuja came to a standstill on Saturday as thousands of supporters of the New Democrats Coalition (NDC) descended on the nation’s capital for the party’s national convention, triggering a massive traffic gridlock across major routes in the Federal Capital Territory.
The development was contained in a post shared on the Punch Newspaper official Facebook handle on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
According to the post, “Thousands of supporters cause a massive Abuja traffic gridlock as the NDC holds its national convention, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill.”
The convention, which drew an overwhelming turnout, paralysed traffic flow in several parts of Abuja as convoys, party buses, and individual vehicles ferrying delegates and loyalists converged on the venue simultaneously. Residents and commuters caught in the gridlock were forced to endure prolonged waits as security personnel struggled to manage the volume of vehicles streaming into and around the convention venue.
The NDC’s national convention marks a significant moment in the party’s organisational calendar, coming at a time of heightened political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The massive turnout is expected to serve as a statement of the party’s mobilisation capacity and grassroots reach as it positions itself competitively in the emerging pre-election landscape.
Political observers have noted that the scale of the convention attendance signals growing momentum for the NDC, with the Abuja gridlock serving as a visible demonstration of the party’s ability to draw large crowds to a major national gathering.
Further details on the outcomes and resolutions of the convention are expected to emerge in the hours following the event….See More
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