PDP postpones South-South congress, new date to be introduced

The Nationwide Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has accepted the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress, which was initially scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025.

This was disclosed in a press release issued Thursday evening by the celebration’s Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig has accepted the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress of our nice celebration, earlier scheduled to carry on Saturday, February 22, 2025,” the assertion partly learn.

Whereas confirming the postponement, the NWC assured that the South-East and North-East Zonal Congresses would proceed as initially scheduled.

“The NWC, nonetheless, confirms that the South-East and North-East Zonal Congresses will maintain as already scheduled on Saturday, 22 February 2025, on the celebration’s zonal headquarters in Enugu and Bauchi states, respectively.

“The postponement of the South-South Congress is necessitated by the necessity for additional session on important points regarding the sleek conduct of the congress within the zone,” it said.

The celebration expressed remorse over any inconvenience the postponement might have brought about, stating {that a} new date for the South-South Congress could be introduced sooner or later.

It added, “The NWC regrets any inconvenience brought on by the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress. A brand new date can be communicated sooner or later.”

The assertion additionally urged all stakeholders, together with aspirants, celebration leaders, members, and related companies, to be aware of the modifications.

“All aspirants, important stakeholders, leaders, and members of our celebration; the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC), and safety companies ought to observe the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress and the conduct of the South-East and North-East Zonal Congresses on Saturday, February 22, 2025, and be guided accordingly,” the assertion concluded.