No revalidation for existing members- PDP
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the status, rights and privileges of its existing members does not need a form of revalidation.
The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the ongoing membership drive is targeted at eligible Nigerians, who are interested in joining the opposition party.
The statement read: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received reports that some existing members of our great Party in some Wards in certain States are being requested to revalidate their membership in the on-going membership drive and registration of new members.
“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.
“The NWC further clarifies that the membership status, rights and privileges of already existing members remain valid and in no way whatsoever affected by the membership drive.
“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.”
