The selection of candidates for the 2025 Elective National Convention has been delayed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to a statement signed on Monday by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and the Chairman of the PDP National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC), the screening, which was originally planned for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, was postponed due to unanticipated circumstances.
He apologized for any difficulty caused and stated that a new date for the exercise would be announced.
However, Fintiri promised that the party will be 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 set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
“Once the date is set, it will be communicated. The NCOC apologizes for any inconvenience the delay may have caused.
“All candidates and members of our party should take note of the aforementioned and follow the appropriate guidelines.
He said, “The NCOC remains committed to delivering a credible, hitch-free 2025 Elective National Convention on Saturday, November 15, to Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.”
Recall that before to the party’s election convention, the PDP named 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 serves as 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 would act as member/administrative secretary, are also on the panel.
