The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced compiling its list of delegates ahead of its much-anticipated national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, who chairs the PDP National Convention Organising Committee, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a meeting of the Convention Protocol Subcommittee.
Fintiri reaffirmed the party’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and internal democracy, promising a credible process that would reflect the will of the party’s members.
“I want to reassure you that we are fully committed and will not leave any stone unturned. We are putting in our best and making sacrifices to ensure a successful convention and battle,” he said.
The governor described the PDP as an institution that has shaped his political and personal journey, emphasizing his loyalty to the party.
“The chairman (Mutfwang) said I will be in Ibadan for one week; I may be there for three weeks. Apart from Islam, PDP is the next association that has given me everything I have achieved in life. I will forever remain grateful to this party,” he said.
Fintiri maintained that the upcoming convention would be open and inclusive, assuring aspirants that there would be no favoritism or exclusion.
“We are not going to deny anybody the chance to contest. I will personally ensure that the screening process is transparent. Everybody who has purchased forms will be screened as long as there are no encumbrances in their documents or past records. Go and test your popularity in the field,” he said.
He added that the list of delegates would be made public in the same transparent manner as the subcommittee members.
“You can still move around and canvass for votes. It’s not a closed system; it’s open. There’s nothing to worry about—it’s true democracy. Those supported by the majority will emerge victorious,” Fintiri said.
The governor noted that the renewed enthusiasm among party members reflected growing confidence in the PDP’s revival efforts.
“Even when we had our inaugural meeting, it wasn’t as full as this. It shows that life is returning to the party. People are beginning to trust and show commitment to what we are doing. At the end of the day, we will provide the kind of responsible leadership required to steer this party forward,” he added.
Describing the PDP as “the biggest and largest party in sub-Saharan Africa,” Fintiri urged members to make sacrifices and remain focused on the convention’s success.
“Please, make sacrifices and don’t mind any noise you hear. We will be victorious at the end,” he concluded.
Also speaking, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who chairs the Protocol Subcommittee, said the high level of mobilisation ahead of the Ibadan convention underscores the PDP’s resilience and determination to reclaim its place as Nigeria’s leading opposition platform.
“Today’s meeting demonstrates that the PDP is very much alive and that we are taking the convention seriously,” Mutfwang said. “Those who founded this party will not wish to see it die in our time. We therefore have a duty to keep the platform alive for the people of Nigeria.”
He stressed that the subcommittee’s work was crucial to ensuring a seamless and well-coordinated event.
“If you see any well-organised meeting, it’s because protocol was well handled. Our job is not in Abuja; it’s in Ibadan. We must be on the ground before the delegates arrive,” he added.
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