The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has officially released its timetable for the 2025 zonal congresses, where new Zonal Working Committees (ZWC) and National Ex-officio members will be elected.
This decision, made by the National Working Committee (NWC) at its 592nd meeting, comes as the current tenures of the zonal executives in the South-South, South-East, South-West, North-Central, and North-East zones near expiration.
According to the approved schedule, the process will begin with the sale of forms for all ZWC positions and National Ex-officio roles from Monday, November 18, 2024, to Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
The party has advised intending aspirants to submit their completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to the Directorate of Organisation and Mobilization by Friday, January 17, 2025.
Other activities in the timetable include the screening of aspirants at the zonal headquarters on Saturday, January 25, 2025, followed by the screening appeals process a week later, on February 1, 2025. The list of cleared aspirants will be published on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with delegate lists following next day, Thursday 13th.
The zonal congresses for the North-East, South-East, and South-South zones are scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, while the zonal congresses for the North-Central and South-West zones will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Appeals on the outcomes of these congresses will take place shortly afterward on February 25 and March 26, respectively.
The NWC called upon all party leaders, stakeholders, and members to remain united and committed to the progress of the party, and urged all aspiring candidates to contact the Directorate of Organization and Mobilization, or the Directorate of Finance at the partys National Secretariat, for information on applicable fees and other inquiries.
The NWC encouraged all members to work diligently towards the success of the congresses and reiterated the partys commitment to upholding a transparent and democratic process.
The upcoming zonal congresses are seen as critical for the PDP as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
