The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Tanimu Turaki has announced plans to screen 3,181 aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The faction made the disclosure in a statement published on its official X handle on Sunday, revealing the constitution of screening committees and appeal panels as part of preparations for candidate selection.
According to the party, the aspirants comprising 2,122 seeking seats in state Houses of Assembly, 748 aspiring to the House of Representatives, 198 senatorial aspirants, 112 governorship hopefuls, and one presidential aspirant.
The statement said the decision followed the approval of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 elections by the party’s National Executive Committee during its 104th meeting.
“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.
The party added that the publication was in line with its guidelines for the conduct of primaries and other activities leading to the 2027 elections.
The screening exercise is scheduled to take place nationwide on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
“Consequently, the total number of aspirants expected to be screened are: 2,122 SHOA, 748 HOR, 198 Senatorial, 112 Gubernatorial and 1 Presidential,” the statement added.
The faction urged aspirants requiring additional information to contact the organising secretary of the Interim National Working Committee through the party’s national secretariat.
The development comes amid a prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP, which has split the party into rival camps.
The faction, led by a 13-member Interim National Working Committee chaired by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has continued to implement its own timetable, conduct political activities and sell nomination forms ahead of the 2027 elections.
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