The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will begin the screening of the 17 aspirants vying for the party’s presidential ticket for the 2023 election on Friday.
Former Senate President, Chief David Mark, will chair the nine-member committee set up to screen the aspirants.
The following aspirants are slated for screening: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President Bukola Saraki; former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
Also to be screened are; a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Pius Anyim; Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed; Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike; and Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel.
Others are renowned industrialist, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa; a former bank chief, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen; a United States-based medical doctor, Nwachukwu Anakwenze; and Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu.
Former Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose; Cosmos Ndukwe, Mr. Charles Ugwu, Chikwendu Kalu, and Tariele Diana Oliver are also on the list.
