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PDP in Crisis as Screening of Aspirants for National Convention Suspended

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, citing unforeseen circumstances. The decision has sparked concern among party members and observers about internal challenges and the effect of the delay on the party's preparations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP's National Convention Organising Committee, NCOC, announced the suspension of screening in a statement, citing unforeseen circumstances.
  • Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, expressed anger and disappointment over his inability to obtain nomination forms for the position of National Chairman of the party.
  • Lamido threatened to go to court if his right to contest was muzzled.
  • Former Minister of Special Duties and national chairmanship aspirant, Tanimu Turaki, SAN, submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the position of national chairman of the party.
  • Over 20 PDP lawmakers threatened to defect from the party over an alleged plot by the leadership to clear a nominee of an All Progressives Congress, APC, governor for the position of PDP National Woman Leader.
  • The lawmakers accused the party's acting National Chairman and National Secretary of being behind the move to nominate a woman loyal to the APC for the position.

Statistics:

  • 20+ PDP lawmakers threatened to defect from the party over the alleged plot to nominate an APC loyalist for the position of PDP National Woman Leader.
  • 1 former governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, expressed anger and disappointment over his inability to obtain nomination forms for the position of National Chairman of the party.
  • 1 former minister, Tanimu Turaki, submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the position of national chairman of the party.

Sources:

  • Fintiri, Ahmadu. (2025, October 28). PDP Suspends Screening of Aspirants for 2025 Elective National Convention. Vanguard News Nigeria.
  • Lamido, Sule. (2025, October 28). I'll Go to Court if My Right to Contest is Muzzled – Lamido. Vanguard News Nigeria.
  • Turaki, Tanimu. (2025, October 28). Turaki Submits Chairmanship Nomination Form. Vanguard News Nigeria.
  • 20+ PDP Lawmakers. (2025, October 28). PDP Lawmakers Threaten to Defect over Alleged Plot to Nominate APC Loyalist. Vanguard News Nigeria.

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