The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee to vet aspirants for national offices ahead of its highly anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention, slated for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
According to the statement, the screening exercise will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Former Ondo State governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, will chair the committee, with Hon. Mohammed L. S. Diri serving as Deputy Chairman. Mr. Asue Ighodalo will act as Secretary, while Jacob Otorkpa will serve as Deputy Secretary.
Other members of the committee include Emmanuel Enoidem, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief (Mrs.) Aduke Maina, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Achike Udenwa, Maryam Inna Ciroma, Felix Hassan Hyat, Zainab Maina, and Chinedu Nwachukwu, who will also function as Administrative Secretary.
The statement noted that the composition of the committee reflects the PDP’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and internal democracy as it prepares for the national convention.
“The NCOC notes and expects that the exemplary conduct and strict adherence to rules and regulations during this very crucial assignment will justify the confidence reposed by the party in members of the committee,” the statement read.
Fintiri assured party members that the screening process would be carried out with utmost fairness and impartiality, reaffirming the PDP’s determination to strengthen its democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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