The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike has commenced the screening of presidential, governorship and national assembly aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the party’s National Working Committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed.
Screening Holds In Abuja
The statement, signed by Chinwe Nnorom on behalf of Jungudo Mohammed, the party’s national publicity secretary, stated that the screening exercise was taking place at the PDP national secretariat annex, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja.
According to the party, governorship aspirants were scheduled for screening at noon, while presidential aspirants were fixed for 2pm.
The PDP also announced that former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, is chairing the presidential screening committee, with Hassan Sokodobo serving as secretary.
Other members of the committee include former senators George Sekibo and Zainab Kure alongside other party stakeholders.
Makarfi Heads Governorship Screening Panel
The governorship screening committee is being chaired by former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi.
George Ariolu was named secretary of the panel, while Ibrahim Umar, Aisha Madawaki and Tajudeen Yusuf were listed among committee members.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Completes Screening
Meanwhile, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed that she had successfully completed the PDP screening exercise ahead of the Kogi Central senatorial primary election.
Speaking after the exercise in Lokoja, the senator said she arrived with all required credentials and supporting documents.
“I am pleased to have successfully completed the screening exercise as part of the process ahead of the party primaries for the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial Election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party,” she said.
She described the process as part of her continued commitment to representation and service.
More Aspirants Cleared
Muhammed Abdullahi, popularly known as “Elephant,” also announced that he had been screened and cleared to contest the PDP primary for Kogi East Senatorial District.
In Cross River State, the PDP disclosed that 45 aspirants seeking national assembly and state assembly tickets had also been screened ahead of the party’s May 21 primaries.
The exercise was conducted by a five-man panel headed by Fred Osim.
One of the aspirants screened was Alex Egbona, who recently defected from the APC to the PDP.