PDP MINI CONVENTION GROUNDS ABUJA

PDP National Chairman, President Jonathan and Leaders of the party cutting the Unity cake

Peoples Democratic Party’s make-or-break convention today is already witnessing some sooth of imposition following the disqualification of some of the candidate who collected, completed and submitted forms for various position within the party heirachy.

This PDP mini special convention is significant to the party in many ways. Its success will go a long way in determining the outing of the party in the 2015 general elections, because the party has been enmeshed in a lot of controversies in the last few months with noticeable divisions among its members. Some of its governors openly spoke against the party. 

President Jonathan and Gov Seraike Dickson casting their vote at the convention

Stakeholders are of the opinion that if PDP fails to get its acts right at this convention, it may give the newly registered All Progressives Congress an upper hand in 2015.

In spite of these reservations over 3,500 delegates are at the eagle square to decide the fate  of 75 aspirants who are jostling for the 17 available positions in the national leadership of the party at  today’s mini convention.

President Jonathan aknowledging cheers from delegates of the party.

                                        

Leaders of the party from all part of the federation all converged with delegate to showcase the strength of PDP. Their was enough dose of entertainment by various Nigerian Artist, while Nigeria's Elegant Stallion Onyeka Onwenu and Bisi Olatilo served as compere.