PDP Registers Over 4.2 Million Members Through Digital Platform Nationwide
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it has successfully registered over 4.2 million members through its ongoing digital membership exercise across Nigeria.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, described the exercise as both challenging and successful. He noted that despite the tight timeline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the party was able to deploy an effective digital system nationwide.
According to him, as of March 31, 2026, a total of 4,264,675 members had been registered on the party’s official portal. He added that the actual number of PDP supporters may be higher, as many Nigerians continue to show loyalty to the party despite recent political challenges.
Ini Ememobong stated that the registration process involved mobilising volunteers and reaching communities across both rural and urban areas. He emphasized that the turnout reflects strong public confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party.
A breakdown of the registration data shows an average of 24 members per polling unit and about 484 members per ward across the country’s 8,809 wards in 774 local government areas.
In terms of gender distribution, male members accounted for 2,336,069 registrations, while female members made up 1,928,606. The data also revealed that young people aged 18 to 40 formed the largest group, representing 40.3 percent of total registrants. Those aged 41 to 60 accounted for 30.7 percent, while individuals aged 61 and above made up 28.9 percent.
Regionally, the South West recorded the highest number of registrations with 953,954 members, followed by the South South with 917,652. The North Central had 757,502 members, the North West recorded 754,935, while the North East had 646,305. The South East recorded the lowest figure with 234,327 members.
At the state level, Kaduna led with 408,915 registered members, followed by Edo with 378,033 and Oyo with 368,204. Ogun and Kano states also recorded significant numbers, with 316,311 and 275,786 members respectively.
The PDP noted that the strong turnout shows that while some politicians may defect to other parties, many supporters remain committed to the party’s vision and leadership.
To allow more Nigerians to participate, the party’s National Working Committee has approved an extension of the digital registration exercise until April 30, 2026.
The development highlights the growing role of digital platforms in political mobilisation and reflects the PDP’s efforts to strengthen its grassroots support ahead of future elections.
