PDP declares readiness for Ibadan convention

August 19, 2025 by Jide Babalola

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday confirmed that preparations are in full gear for its national convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Speaking at Wadata Plaza, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, announced that the National Convention Organising Committee, chaired by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, had been inaugurated and was already engaging in consultations, with several subcommittees commencing work.

Ologunagba explained that the subcommittees, drawn from every state chapter and organ of the party, were being set up to ensure inclusiveness and a “bottom-up approach” to strengthen PDP’s nationwide success.

“The PDP is very ready for Ibadan, as this will showcase our capacity to defend democracy and prove once again that we are truly the people’s party,” he stated.

He also dismissed speculations of a parallel convention as “baseless” and “hallucinatory,” stressing that the party was strictly following its constitution in constant consultation with INEC.

“This train has moved on… we’re already in Ibadan as I speak,” he quipped, noting that the Local Organising and Venue Committees were already at work even before the formal subcommittees were named.

He insisted that the convention would unify the party and make a strong national statement of resilience.

The PDP spokesman also used the briefing to aim the ruling APC over recent bye-elections, accusing the party of weaponising security agencies against PDP members in Kaduna and Taraba states.

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He argued that APC’s manipulation of electoral processes was unsustainable ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 “Nigerians are wiser now; what will be on the ballot is hunger, insecurity, and uncertainty – things no money can buy,” he said.

Citing rising kidnappings, including that of a PDP chairman in his home village, Ologunagba contrasted what he called the APC’s “pyramid of lies” under Buhari’s agriculture programme with the PDP’s record of prosperity and innovation.

 “When PDP was in government, farmers used mobile phones to access fertilizer; under APC, Nigerians are forced to buy hunger; in 2027, the people will speak with one voice,” he added.