Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the screening of the 17 presidential aspirants at the Legacy House, in Abuja.
The exercise, which was done behind closed doors, was headed by a former Senate President, Sen. David Mark.
In attendance was Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State; a former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim; a former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; a former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, amongst other aspirants.
One of the aspirants, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, who had been screened, told journalists that the process was a simple one.
According to him, all the panel was out for was to verify their membership status, financial status, academic credentials, and other requirements for a presidential candidate as spelled out in the constitution.
The North West and North Central zone of the PDP is also screening its governorship aspirants at the Sokoto Governor’s Lodge and the Benue Governor’s Lodge respectively.
