PDP begins screening presidential, governorship aspirants for 2027 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially kicked off the screening process for its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

The exercise is being overseen by the party’s National Working Committee, led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, and is taking place at the PDP National Secretariat Annex, Legacy House, in Maitama, Abuja.

According to a statement issued by the National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, the screening of governorship aspirants will begin at 12 noon on Thursday, while that of presidential aspirants is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the same venue.

The statement said 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 committee 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, while George Ariolu serves 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.