National Convention: PDP Reschedules Screening of Chairmanship and Other Aspirants

The 2025 Elective National Convention candidate screening has been delayed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) Chairman and Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, signed a statement on Monday stating that the screening, which was originally set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, was postponed due to unanticipated circumstances.

He apologized for any inconveniences and stated that a new date for the exercise would be announced.

However, Fintiri promised that the party was prepared and dedicated to holding a legitimate convention in Ibadan on November 15 and 16.

Due to unanticipated circumstances, the National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) of our wonderful party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has postponed the screening of candidates for the 2025 Elective National Convention, which was originally planned for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

“Once the date is set, it will be announced. The NCOC apologizes for any trouble the postponement may have caused.

“The aforementioned should be noted by all candidates and members of our party, and they should be directed appropriately.

“On Saturday, November 15, to Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, the NCOC remains committed to delivering a credible, hitch-free 2025 Elective National Convention,” he said.

Recall that before to the party’s election convention, the PDP appointed former Ondo State gubernatorial candidate Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) as Chairman of its Screening Committee.

Asue Ighodalo is the secretary, Jacob Otorkpa is the deputy secretary, and Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa is the deputy chairman.

Emmanuel Enoidem, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Aduke Maina, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Achike Udenwa, Maryam Ciroma, Felix Hyat, Zainab Maina, and Chinedu Nwachukwu, who will act as member and administrative secretary, are also on the panel.