Tension Rises As PDP Suddenly Postpones Screening Of National Convention Aspirants

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of the screening exercise for aspirants vying for positions at its 2025 Elective National Convention.

The screening, initially scheduled to hold on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, according to a statement released on Monday by Ahmadu Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State and Chairman of the PDP National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC).

Fintiri noted that a new date for the exercise will be communicated in due course, while expressing regrets over any inconvenience the postponement may cause.

He, however, assured party members of the committee’s commitment to delivering a transparent and credible convention, which remains scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

“The National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has put on hold the screening of aspirants for the 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier slated for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances,” Fintiri said.

“A new date will be announced once confirmed. The committee regrets any inconvenience caused by this development.

“All aspirants and members of our party are enjoined to take note and be guided accordingly. The NCOC remains steadfast in its resolve to host a credible and hitch-free convention in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025,” he added.

It would be recalled that the PDP had earlier appointed Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), former Ondo State governorship candidate, as Chairman of its Screening Committee ahead of the convention.

Other members of the committee include Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State (Deputy Chairman), Asue Ighodalo (Secretary), and Jacob Otorkpa (Deputy Secretary).

Also serving on the panel are Emmanuel Enoidem, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Aduke Maina, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Achike Udenwa, Maryam Ciroma, Felix Hyat, Zainab Maina, and Chinedu Nwachukwu, who serves as Member/Administrative Secretary.