The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rolled out a 110-member organising committee as preparations gather pace for its national convention billed for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri will lead the team as chairman, while Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke and Kabiru Turaki will serve as his deputies. Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has been appointed secretary.
PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba, in a statement on Monday, August 18, said the committee’s mandate is to coordinate all arrangements and deliver a seamless national event.
“Sequel to the resolution of the national executive committee (NEC) to hold the 2025 elective national convention of our great party on Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 16th November, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, the following party members have been appointed as members of the 2025 national convention organising committee (main committee),” the statement reads.
The list of members is a mix of party heavyweights and serving governors.
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It includes PDP Board of Trustees chairman Adolphus Wabara, acting national chairman Umar Iliya Damagum, deputy national chairman (south) Taofeek Arapaja, and national secretary Samuel Anyawu.
Also named are former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, Bauchi Governor Bala Muhammed, Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, Plateau Governor Caleb Muftwang, and suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Others are Taraba Governor Kefas Agbu, Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, former Kaduna Governor Mohammed Makarfi, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Niger Governor Aliyu Babangida.
The unveiling of the organising committee follows the inauguration of a 44-member zoning committee last week.
That committee is responsible for sharing the national working committee positions across the country’s six geopolitical zones before a final review by the NEC.