PDP to Screen Over 3,000 Aspirants for 2027 Elections
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), supported by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, is preparing to screen a total of 3,181 aspirants for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This screening will take place nationwide on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The aspirants include 2,122 candidates for the State House of Assembly, 748 for the House of Representatives, 198 for the Senate, 112 for governorship, and one presidential aspirant. The announcement was made following the approval of the timetable for the elections by the National Executive Committee (NEC) during its 104th meeting.
The PDP is currently experiencing significant internal divisions, with a faction led by Nyesom Wike opposing the moves made by Makinde's faction. The screening committee will be led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, and the party has emphasized adherence to its guidelines for the screening process.
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