The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its readiness to participate in the 2027 general elections.

The opposition party has also urged its aspirants to intensify their preparations to contest the various positions listed in the timetable provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the party, the Austin Nwachukwu-led Imo PDP has also prepared to attend the party’s National Convention on March 28 and 29.

In a statement issued on Monday by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Lancelot Obiaku, noted that the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in the state had acknowledged the rescheduled timetable and resolved to abide by it.

The statement read: “The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State chapter, acknowledges the issuance of the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has now rescheduled the National Assembly elections to hold on January 16, 2027, while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027.

“The party in Imo State, in keeping with the leadership directives of the National Caretaker Working Committee, reassures its members and supporters that it is committed and ready to prosecute the 2027 elections and emerge victorious.

“Imo PDP draws confidence from the fact that the National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) is doing everything necessary to ensure that all internal party disputes and pending litigations involving the party are diligently pursued and conclusively resolved well ahead of the window provided for political parties to conduct their primaries. The party stands firm and fully prepared to meet all constitutional and regulatory requirements within the stipulated timelines.”

On the level of readiness to attend the up coming national convention, the party said: “Also, preparations for the all-inclusive National Convention in Abuja, scheduled for March 28 and 29, 2026, have intensified, and the Imo contingent is excited and ready to be part of the exercise, which will go a long way toward ushering in the much-needed stability and prosperity of the PDP in the country.”

The statement appealed to the aspirants to be calm, focused and prepared, urging them to continue their preparations with vigour while awaiting further directives from the leadership of our great party.

“The Hon. Austin Nwachukwu-led SWC further reassures the people of Imo State of the party’s readiness not only to continue offering credible opposition but also to provide outstanding leadership and reliable alternatives at all levels for good governance, accountability, security, peace, and sustainable development in our dear state.”

The Imo PDP also urged members, leaders, stakeholders and supporters to work harder, steadfastly, intensifying grassroots mobilisation.