The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of the screening exercise for aspirants ahead of its 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
According to Fintiri, the postponement was due to “unforeseen circumstances,” and a new date would be communicated to all aspirants and party stakeholders in due course.
“A new date will be communicated once fixed. The NCOC regrets any inconvenience caused by the postponement. All aspirants and members of our party should note the foregoing and be guided accordingly,” the statement read.
He reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to conducting a credible, transparent, and hitch-free national convention, assuring party members that the delay would not affect preparations for the upcoming exercise.
DAILY GAZETTE had earlier reported that the PDP scheduled its 2025 Elective National Convention for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
On October 25, the party had announced a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee to vet aspirants for national offices.
The panel, chaired by Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), a former Ondo State governorship candidate and respected legal luminary, was expected to begin screening on October 28 before the latest postponement.
The development comes just hours after former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the PDP.
Lamido’s declaration followed the endorsement of former Minister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as the northern consensus candidate for the chairmanship position, a move that has been rejected by factions loyal to Lamido and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, who allege that the selection process lacked proper consultation.
