The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said it will screen a total of 3,181 aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections to select candidates for various elective positions.
The figure includes 2,122 aspirants for the State House of Assembly, 748 for the House of Representatives, 198 for the Senate, 112 for governorship seats, and one for the presidency.
The party further announced the creation of committees and appeal panels for the exercise in a statement posted on its X account on Sunday.
The statement reads, “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.”
It further stated that the publishing complied with the party’s rules and schedule for holding the general elections in 2027.
The PDP faction further noted that the screening exercise will hold nationwide on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00am.
“Consequently, the total number of aspirants expected to be screened are: 2,122 SHOA, 748 HOR, 198 Senatorial, 112 Gubernatorial and 1 Presidential.
“For further inquiries, please contact the Member/Organizing Secretary, Interim National Working Committee at our National Secretariat.
“The exercise will take place nationwide on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM,” the statement added.
BACKSTORY…
Recall that a fierce leadership battle between the faction backed by Seyi Makinde and the opposing camp aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has deeply divided the PDP.
Meanwhile, the Makinde-backed faction has continued with its own timetable, sale of nomination forms, and preparations for the 2027 elections after setting up a 13-member Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki.
However, a faction supported by Wike denounced these actions as unlawful.
Additionally, Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed interest in the party’s presidential ticket.
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