By Peter Omopo
The African Democratic Congress has commenced the screening of governorship aspirants ahead of its primaries for forthcoming governorship elections, with more than 70 aspirants screened on the first day of the exercise.
The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday.
Okiyi said the screening exercise progressed smoothly, with two separate panels attending to 35 aspirants each.
According to her, over 100 governorship aspirants from states scheduled to conduct elections are expected to participate in the process.
She noted that the screening would continue on Tuesday to accommodate the remaining aspirants seeking the party’s governorship tickets.
The ADC spokesperson said the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to transparency, internal democracy and the emergence of credible candidates ahead of the elections.
“So far, the screening has come to an end today, and screening continues tomorrow,” Okiyi stated.
She also disclosed that the party would begin the screening of its presidential aspirants on Wednesday, May 20, as preparations intensify ahead of the ADC primaries.
The development comes amid increasing political activities within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
