The State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has announced the conduct of its ward congresses in the 276 council wards of the state on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
A statement by the state publicity secretary of the party, Bemgba Iortyom said the exercise would be for the election of officials into the Ward Executive Committees of the party as well as election of ad hoc delegates, who would form part of the electoral college at the subsequent congresses.
The party, according the statement has directed that, in line with its constitution, the mode prescribed for the congresses is the Direct election at which all card carrying members of the party in the various wards are eligible to participate to elect candidates of their choice.
The party also directed that where there is a consensus on any of the positions at the congresses, such shall be affirmed and the candidate for such a position deemed as returned.
The party enjoined its teeming followers in the state to come out to their respective approved congress venues in their council wards and participate in the exercise, and as well maintain lawful and orderly conduct.