The congress was conducted by a five-member committee set up by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja. The committee is chaired by Professor Okumoko Pearce, with Chinomso Odoemelan serving as secretary. Other members include Inemo Dede, Evelyn Promise, and David Omare.
Speaking to journalists in Benin City on Friday, Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Tony Aziegbemi, confirmed that 153 delegates were elected from the Edo Central Senatorial District and 69 from the Ovia Federal Constituency.
He further disclosed that the party would conduct its local government congress on 18 July 2025 to elect national delegates for the primaries, which are scheduled for 21 July 2025. These primaries, according to Aziegbemi, will also be overseen by the PDP’s National Working Committee.
Aziegbemi commended party members for their peaceful and enthusiastic participation in the congresses, describing it as a clear demonstration of the party’s internal cohesion and strength.
“I want to sincerely thank our party members for their orderly conduct and massive turnout during the ward congresses. They have continued to stand bythe party, and this remains a great source of pride and encouragement,” he said.
He urged members to maintain the same level of participation and discipline in the upcoming national delegate congress, as well as during the bye-elections.
Expressing confidence in the PDP’s prospects, Aziegbemi emphasised that both the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency have historically been PDP strongholds.
“We are confident that the PDP will emerge victorious in both Edo Central and Ovia. The people know us, they trust the PDP, and have always stood with us. We urge them to come out en masse and vote, so that we can reclaim the seats and once again deliver quality representation to the National Assembly,” he said.
Aziegbemi also reiterated the party’s commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent primaries. He affirmed that the PDP would field credible and competent candidates who will uphold the values and mission of the party.
The primaries are expected to produce candidates who will represent the party in the bye-elections scheduled for 16 August 2025, as recently announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). These elections are aimed at filling two vacant legislative seats in the National Assembly.
With preparations in full gear, the PDP in Edo State appears poised to reclaim its influence in both constituencies, relying on its deep grassroots connections and the loyalty of its supporters across the state.
