By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Barrister Steve Oruruo, has announced the consolidation of the party’s electronic registration (e-registration) drive, urging members to intensify efforts to boost enrollment while dismissing reports of parallel congresses as baseless.

Speaking to journalists in Enugu on Wednesday during a training of both ward and local government agents that will drive the registration at the grassroots, Oruruo said the exercise marks a critical step in strengthening the party’s structure ahead of future elections.

“About 260 ward representatives are here, along with local government coordinators and other party stewards. The purpose of this gathering is to keep them abreast of the essence of achieving the required membership numbers for the PDP. PDP is Enugu State, and Enugu State is PDP,” he said.

He stressed that the success of the e-registration exercise must reflect in actual membership figures.

“That must translate into actual membership. It’s not just about talk—you know, talk is cheap. The reality is that our people, in their numbers, must be properly captured,” he added.

The PDP chairman noted that the electronic registration process requires deliberate sensitisation, especially in rural communities.

“Because of the rigorous processes and stringent registration procedures, we need to educate people so that those in rural areas can be included. They are not very media-savvy,” he explained.

He urged party officials at all levels to act swiftly in driving the registration process.