The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commenced nationwide screening of aspirants for the 2027 general elections on Tuesday.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the screening includes those aspiring to fly the party’s tickets for legislative, governorship and presidential positions.
A statement from the PDP confirmed that the screening of senatorial, federal, and state legislative hopefuls is underway across designated centres nationwide, while the high-profile screening of presidential and governorship aspirants is taking place at the national level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
“Today, our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially commenced its nationwide screening exercise for all aspirants vying for legislative and executive offices on the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“While the screening of senatorial, federal, and state legislative hopefuls is underway across designated centers nationwide, the high-profile screening of presidential and governorship aspirants is taking place at the national level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja,” the statement read.
Earlier, PrimeTimes Nigeria had reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The faction disclosed this in a statement shared on its 𝕏 handle on Sunday, announcing the constitution of screening committees and appeal panels.
According to the statement, the aspirants include 2,122 for state Houses of Assembly, 748 for the House of Representatives, 198 for the Senate, 112 for governorship, and one presidential aspirant.
“Following the approved Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections by the National Executive Committee (NEC) at its 104th Meeting, the Interim National Working Committee (iNWC) hereby announces the publication of the under-listed members to serve as the Screening Committees and Screening Appeal Panels,” the statement read.