The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified that its ongoing membership drive and registration exercise is only for new members as existing members are not required to revalidate their membership.
According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party has received reports that some existing members in certain states were being asked to revalidate their membership, which is not necessary.
News About Nigeria reports that the party emphasised that the membership status, rights, and privileges of already existing members remain valid and unaffected by the membership drive.
The PDP urged all members and officers to take note of this clarification and work together to strengthen the party for the tasks ahead.
The statement acknowledged the large number of Nigerians joining the party in the ongoing membership drive exercise across the country.
The statement reads in part, “The NWC in clear terms clarifies that the on-going membership drive and registration of new members is only targeted at providing opportunity and access to eligible Nigerians who are enthusiastic and surging in their millions to register as members of our Party across the country.
“Consequently, no existing member is expected or required to have his or her membership revalidated as such individuals remain bona-fide members of the Party and not subject to any form of revalidation.
“All members and officers of our Party, especially at all Electoral Wards across the country, should take note of the above and be guided accordingly.
“The NWC again acknowledges the continuing influx of millions of Nigerians into our Party in the on-going PDP membership drive exercise across the country.”
