The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated a capacity-building program for its state secretaries, state organizing secretaries, and ICT officers in preparation for the 2027 elections. The program, titled "Train-the Trainer," was held in Abuja and focused on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The training aims to equip party members with the necessary skills to navigate the electronic system and ensure a smooth election process.
The National Organising Secretary of the PDP, Hon Umar Bature, emphasized the importance of the training, citing the need to avoid challenges with agents during elections. He stressed that the party wants to ensure that agents are properly vetted and that the list of agents is submitted to INEC on time. Bature mentioned that the deadline for submitting the list of agents is December 17, and the party aims to complete the process by the first week of December.
The National Chairman of the PDP, Hon Abdulrahman Mohammed, noted that the training is the first phase of a series of training programs that will take place in various states, local governments, wards, and polling units. He appealed to the participants to be focused and to pass on the knowledge gained to other party members. Mohammed highlighted the importance of the election process, which starts from the polling units, and the need for party members to be equipped with the necessary skills.
A total of 54 participants, including eight state secretaries, 21 organizing secretaries, and 25 ICT officers, attended the training. The program aimed to enhance their capacity to navigate the INEC portal and ensure a successful election process. The training is part of the PDP's efforts to prepare for the 2027 elections and to ensure that party members are equipped with the necessary skills.
The PDP's efforts to build capacity for the 2027 elections are seen as a strategic move to ensure a strong presence in the electoral process. The party's leadership has emphasized the importance of using technology to enhance the election process and to ensure that party members are equipped with the necessary skills. The training program is expected to be replicated in various states, local governments, wards, and polling units.
The use of technology in the election process has become increasingly important, and the PDP's efforts to equip its members with the necessary skills are seen as a step in the right direction. The party's leadership has stressed the need for party members to be proactive and to take advantage of the opportunities presented by technology. The training program is expected to enhance the party's capacity to navigate the electronic system and to ensure a smooth election process.
The PDP's capacity-building program for its state secretaries, ICT officers, and other members is a significant step towards ensuring a successful election process in 2027. The party's leadership has emphasized the importance of the program, and participants are expected to play a key role in enhancing the party's capacity to navigate the electoral process.
Key points
- PDP trains state secretaries, ICT officers ahead of 2027 elections
- Training aims to equip party members with skills to navigate INEC portal
- Program part of PDP's efforts to prepare for 2027 elections
