The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, citing what it described as “unforeseen circumstances.”
The announcement, coming less than a month before the highly anticipated convention, has stirred anxiety among members and political observers who fear the move could signal deeper internal challenges within the opposition party.
In a statement signed by Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State and Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), the PDP leadership assured members that a new date for the screening exercise would be announced soon.
“The National Convention Organising Committee of our great party has decided to put on hold the screening of aspirants for the 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances,” the statement read.
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“A new date will be communicated once fixed. The NCOC regrets any inconveniences caused by the postponement. All aspirants and members of our party should note the foregoing and be guided accordingly,” the statement added.
Despite the setback, Fintiri reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible national convention. “The NCOC remains focused on delivering a transparent and hitch-free 2025 Elective National Convention, scheduled for Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 16th November, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,” he said.
The PDP’s 2025 Elective National Convention, set to hold in Ibadan, is expected to draw governors, former ministers, lawmakers, and influential stakeholders from across the country. The convention will determine the new national leadership of the party as it prepares to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.
