The PDP’s National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), chaired by Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Governor of Adamawa State), announced on Monday that the screening of aspirants for elective positions for the party’s upcoming national convention has been postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” (Premium Times Nigeria)
In a statement released by the NCOC, the committee said:
“The screening of aspirants for the 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 28 October 2025, is hereby suspended until further notice. A new date will be communicated once fixed. The NCOC regrets any inconvenience caused by the postponement.” (PM News Nigeria)
The convention itself remains scheduled to hold on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, at Ibadan in Oyo State. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the convention is “credible and hitch-free.” (Punch Newspapers)
Context & Significance
The screening suspension comes amid rising internal tensions within the party, particularly about the process for the national chairmanship and the selection of aspirants. One notable issue: former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has threatened legal action after being denied a nomination form to contest for the chairmanship. (The Guardian Nigeria)
Observers view the postponement as potentially indicative of internal power play — especially given recent moves to endorse a “consensus candidate” for the national chairmanship from the North. (PM News Nigeria)
