Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to face the screening committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday as the sole presidential aspirant under the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development comes amid growing political activities within the opposition party as different blocs continue moves to reposition the PDP before the next presidential election.
Reports indicated that the screening panel for Jonathan would include former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State governor Jonah Jang, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Ikimi, alongside other senior party figures.
Jonathan’s planned screening followed confirmation last week by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, that the former president had successfully completed his membership registration through the party’s fresh digital registration exercise introduced in line with directives from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The PDP faction aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, also announced an extensive screening exercise for aspirants seeking various elective positions across the country.
According to the party, 748 aspirants contesting for seats in the House of Representatives would be screened, while 198 senatorial aspirants and 112 governorship aspirants are also expected to appear before different screening committees.
The party further disclosed that 2,122 aspirants for state Houses of Assembly positions would undergo screening in their respective states beginning from Tuesday.
In a statement published on the party’s official Facebook page on Sunday, the PDP confirmed that “one presidential aspirant” would also participate in the nationwide screening exercise scheduled to begin at 10:00 am on May 19, 2026.