Edo Gov: PDP Screens Shaibu, Other Aspirants For February Primaries

Ten candidates have been vetted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in advance of the party’s primaries on February 22.

According to information obtained by THE MATRIX, the candidates received credentials to take part in the process that would choose the PDP candidate from the party’s screening committee, which is chaired by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang.

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The PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature confirmed to Channels Television, that all aspirants who bought the expression of interest form and the nomination forms were screened and presented certificates to participate in the primaries.

Some of the aspirants screened include the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, Asuerinme Ighodalo, Omosede Ogbinedion, Anslem Ojezua and Felix Akhabue.

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Others are Arthur Esene, Omoregie Ihama, Prof. Martin Uhomoibh, Osaro Onaiwu and Umoru Hadizat.Breaking

The screening exercise was done behind closed doors at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja.