By Bamidele Aremu
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially flagged off its membership registration and revalidation exercise across all 16 local government areas of the state, setting the stage for what party leaders describe as a “grassroots-driven movement” toward reclaiming power in 2027.
Speaking during a press conference held at the Kwara PDP’s Secretariat on Pipeline Road, Ilorin, the State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, said the registration campaign was a response to the “growing calls from patriotic Kwarans who are eager to be part of the #RescueKwara Project.”
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, is pleased to formally announce the kick-off of its Membership Registration and Revalidation Exercise across all the 16 Local Government Areas of the state.
“This grassroots membership drive, approved and coordinated by the State Working Committee of our party, is a direct response to the growing calls from patriotic Kwarans who are eager to be part of the #RescueKwara Project – an effort to restore our state to the path of inclusive governance, purposeful leadership, and shared prosperity as we match towards 2027,” Mohammed declared.
According to him, the exercise will take place in all 193 wards of the state and is open to both new members and existing ones who wish to update their records and obtain permanent membership cards.
“As we are all aware, membership is the pillar on which every political party stands, and in our great party, membership is primarily obtained at the ward level. Accordingly, this registration and revalidation exercise shall be conducted at all the 193 wards across the state.
“The exercise is designed to accommodate both: fresh registrations for new members who are willing to join our party, and revalidation for existing members who seek to update their status in the party register for the issuance of their permanent membership cards.
“To register, every entrant is expected to present their Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) as a valid mean identification. Others who do not have PVC, as a result of one factor or the other, can as well register, pending the time the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would open its PVC registration portal. Our trained registration officers stationed at the various ward registration points will attend to all prospective and returning members,” he clarified.
He emphasized that trained registration officers would be deployed to all ward registration centers to handle both new and returning members.
“Our ward and local government registration officers have been trained and equipped with the necessary tools and materials to carry out this exercise effectively and efficiently. We are confident that the system put in place will ensure a smooth, transparent, and worthwhile registration process,” he noted.
The PDP also revealed that provisions have been made for Kwarans in the diaspora to participate at a later stage.
“At the end of this exercise, Kwarans in diaspora who were not able to register physically will have the opportunity to do so on the registration portal on our website. In other words, for this initial stage, the online registration portal is only opened for physical registration and verification of members,” Mohammed stated further.
To ease access to information, Mohammed encouraged prospective registrants to contact their ward or local government registration officers, with additional information already published on the party’s official website as registration officially commences on Saturday, 17th May, 2025.
“Kwarans who would like to know more about the registration in wards vis-a-vis location and time can easily contact their ward and local government registration officers. The information is already on our website: www.kwarapdp.com.ng.
“We are pleased to announce that the membership registration exercise will commence fully on Saturday, 17th May, 2025.
‘We therefore urge all our teeming supporters, admirers, and the general public to take advantage of this opportunity to join the only party that offers a clear vision, credible platform, and genuine promise to return Kwara State to an era where leadership served the people and prosperity was shared among all,” the Chairman said.
In his closing remarks, Mohammed extended appreciation to former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for his continued support, and commended the Directorate of Data and Research, led by Mallam Rasaq Kamil, for their technical contributions.
“As the chairman of thus party, On behalf of the entire State Working Committee of the PDP in Kwara State, we extend our profound gratitude to our highly respected political leader, His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki.
“Equally, we want to commend the Directorate of Data and Research, under the leadership of Mallam Rasaq Kamil, for their outstanding effort in designing and implementing the technical backbone of this project. Together, we shall reclaim our state and rebuild her future, ” Mohammed concluded.
