PDP to screen over 3,000 aspirants for upcoming elections
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party supported by Seyi Makinde is preparing to screen 3,181 aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening will cover various elective positions, including the state House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, and presidency. Committees and appeal panels have been set up to oversee the process. The party remains divided, with the Makinde and Nyesom Wike factions at odds over the legitimacy of these preparations.
Key takeaways
- The Makinde-backed PDP faction will screen 3,181 aspirants for the 2027 general elections.
- Screening will take place nationwide on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Aspirants include 2,122 for state House of Assembly, 748 for House of Representatives, 198 for Senate, 112 for governorship, and one for the presidency.
- The screening process follows the timetable approved by the party’s National Executive Committee at its 104th meeting.
- The Wike-backed faction has rejected these moves, calling them unauthorised, while Makinde has declared interest in the party’s presidential ticket.
