A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that a total of 3,181 aspirants will undergo screening as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The exercise, according to the group, is aimed at selecting candidates for various elective offices, including state and national positions.
Breakdown of the figures shows 2,122 aspirants for state Houses of Assembly, 748 for the House of Representatives, 198 senatorial aspirants, 112 governorship hopefuls, and one presidential aspirant.
In a statement released via its official X handle on Sunday, the faction also confirmed the setting up of screening committees and appeal panels for the process.
“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 group added that the announcement aligns with its guidelines and election timetable for the 2027 general polls.
It further disclosed that the screening exercise will take place nationwide on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, beginning at 10:00am.
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“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.
The PDP has continued to face internal divisions, with a leadership tussle between the Makinde-backed bloc and another faction aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
The Makinde-aligned camp, which established a 13-member Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has moved ahead with its own timetable, including the sale of nomination forms and preparations for the 2027 elections.
However, the Wike-backed faction has dismissed these activities as illegitimate.
Governor Makinde has also declared interest in contesting the party’s presidential ticket.