In a bid to strengthen internal democracy and give every member a voice, the Peoples Democratic Party has commenced online registration of members nationwide.
The party in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, said Edo State would be used as a pilot for the project.
The statement read “The NWC, after very wide consultations with critical stakeholders, and in line with the wishes and aspirations of our teeming supporters across the country, has approved the resuscitation of the e-registration project.
“This project, which was initially presented in the 52nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of our great party on August 12, 2010, is aimed, among other things, at harmonising our membership data, returning ownership of the party to the people and strengthening our various structures at all levels across the country.
“The NWC believes that the e-registration is indeed a decisive step towards enthroning internal democracy and giving every member a voice in the party.
“While details of the process will be transmitted to our various structures across the nation, the NWC announces that Edo State would be used as a pilot for the exercise. Consequently, the earlier scheduled Edo state congresses are by this announcement, deferred until the completion of the pilot e-registration exercise in the state.
“The national leadership, by this, charges all members in Edo State to make themselves available for the e-registration as well as work hard to win new members and more supporters for the party in the state.”
The party also urged members to remain focused and continue to work together in furthering the rebuilding effort.