Convention: PDP unveils 13-member screening panel

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has unveiled a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee to screen aspirants for national offices ahead of the party’s much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention, scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee, NCOC, and Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, the screening exercise is slated to take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

According to the statement, the committee will be chaired by former Ondo State governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede.

Jegede will be assisted by Hon. Mohammed L. S. Diri, as Deputy Chairman, while Mr Asue Ighodalo, will serve as Secretary and Jacob Otorkpa 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 serve as Administrative Secretary.

The statement noted that the selection reflected the PDP’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and internal democracy in the build-up to its 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 conducted with the highest standards of fairness and impartiality, underscoring the PDP’s resolve to strengthen its democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.