From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) has postponed the party’s National Convention to elect new members of its National Working Committee (NWC) to November 15 and 16.
In a communiqué read by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, after its 101st meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Abuja, the PDP NEC announced that the national convention, initially scheduled for August 28-30, 2025, in Kano State, will now take place in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to the communiqué, “NEC approved the 2025 Elective National Convention Schedule of Activities and Timetable. Under the approved timetable, the Elective National Convention to elect the next set of national officers of our party will hold on Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 16th November, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
“Consequently, NEC directed the National Chairman, His Excellency, Amb. Iliya Damagum, and the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to officially notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the time, venue, and agenda of the Elective National Convention in accordance with Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, and Part 2(12) of the Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022.
“Accordingly, NEC approved the membership composition of the National Convention Committee and the National Convention Zoning Committee to ensure a successful, transparent, and credible Elective National Convention.”
