The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the screening of aspirants vying for various positions ahead of its 2025 Elective National Convention earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Announcing the decision in a statement on Monday, Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, said the postponement …
Setback for PDP as Aspirant Screening Fails to Hold, No New Date Announced
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the screening of aspirants vying for various positions ahead of its 2025 Elective National Convention earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Announcing the decision in a statement on Monday, Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, said the postponement became necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Fintiri assured party members and aspirants that a new date would be communicated soon, adding that the committee regretted any inconvenience the change might have caused.
“A new date will be communicated once fixed. The NCOC regrets any inconvenience caused by the postponement.
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All aspirants and members of our party should note the foregoing and be guided accordingly,” the statement read.
Party Promises A Credible Convention
The Adamawa governor also reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to conducting a transparent and credible national convention.
The PDP had earlier fixed November 15 and 16, 2025, for the national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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On October 25, the party announced a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee led by former Ondo State governorship candidate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Eyitayo Jegede, to screen aspirants for various national offices.
The exercise was initially slated for Tuesday, October 28, before the latest postponement.
The development came shortly after former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, declared his intention to contest for the position of national chairman.
His declaration followed reports that some northern PDP leaders had endorsed former Minister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as their consensus candidate for the seat.
However, the move has sparked disagreement within the party, with factions loyal to Lamido and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, rejecting Turaki’s endorsement, describing it as a product of inadequate consultation.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
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