Ahead of the November National Convention, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has named a 13-member Screening Committee. The panel is to screen aspirants for national offices ahead of the party’s much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention.
The convention is slated for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on October 25, 2025, by the National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) and signed by its Chairman, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who is also the Governor of Adamawa State.
It pointed out that the screening exercise will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
According to the statement, the committee will be chaired by Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), a former Ondo State governorship candidate and respected legal luminary.
Jegede will be assisted by Hon. Mohammed L.S. Diri (SAN) as Deputy Chairman. While Mr. Asue Ighodalo, Esq., will serve as Secretary. Jacob Otorkpa was named Deputy Secretary.
Other members of the Committee include: Emmanuel Enoidem (SAN), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Mrs. Aduke Maina, and Iyom Josephine Anenih. Also included are Achike Udenwa, Haj. Maryam Inna Ciroma, HM. Felix Hassan Hyat, HM. 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.
It read in part, “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.”
Fintiri assured party members that the screening process will be conducted with the highest standards of fairness and impartiality. He stated PDP’s resolve to strengthen its democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said, “This exercise is crucial in ensuring that only credible, competent, and loyal members emerge to steer the affairs of our great party.”