The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, Mr. Asue Igbodalo, Mr. Osaro Onaiwu, Blessing Igbinedion and others will on Monday face the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) screening committee to determine those qualified for the February 22 primary election for governorship election.
Others expected to take place at the screening are Anselm Usiose Ojezua, Omoregie Ihama, Umoru Hadizat, Felix Akhabue, and Martin Uhomoibhi.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has fixed January 29 for the screening of its Edo State governorship aspirants.
In a statement, the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, also disclosed that a seven-man committee has been approved to oversee the screening.
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, is the head of the panel, while former Osun State deputy governor, Olusola Obada, is among the team.
“The National Working Committee of our great party, the PDP, has approved your nomination to serve on the Screening Committee.
“The committee will screen all the gubernatorial aspirants for the upcoming governorship primary election in Edo State.
“The screening exercise is scheduled to be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the NWC Hall, Wadata Plaza, National Secretariat, Abuja, FCT, by 9am prompt.
“Members of the committee are Caleb Mutfwang as the Chairman; Erelu Olusola Obada (Member); Aminu Shagari (Member); Afolabi Alimi (Member); and Hassan Saleh (Member),” the statement stated.
The cost of the nomination forms is N30 million each, while the expression of interest is five million. Females and disabled persons were exempted from paying the nomination fee, but they were expected to pay the five million expression of interest fees.
Meanwhile, Onaiwu has submitted his nomination form. The form was purchased Friday by Onaiwu’s friends, including some former PDP governors.
Chuks Okocha
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