The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The exercise is being conducted by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee at the party’s National Secretariat Annex, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja.
According to a statement by the National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, the screening of governorship aspirants began at 12 noon on Thursday, while the presidential aspirants’ screening is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the same venue.
The statement added that the presidential screening committee is chaired by former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, with Hassan Sokodobo serving as secretary.
Other members of the presidential screening panel include Alhaji Abba Isawa, Senator George Sekibo, Sodipo Semiu, Mrs Chinelo Chidebelu, Nasiru Mohammed, Senator Zainab Kure, and Lindsey Sora.
For the governorship aspirants, the screening committee is chaired by former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Makarfi, with George Ariolu serving as secretary.
Other members of the governorship screening committee include Dr Ibrahim Umar, Prof. Aisha Madawaki, Tajudeen Yusuf, Dr Abdulganiyu Oloyin, Babangida Modibbo, Alhaji Buba Biri, Olaniyi Ogungbuji, Mike Ahumibe, Gabriel Igboko, Pastor Tony Effiong, and Mrs Precious Ojelabi.