2023 presidency: Atiku, Saraki, others undergo screening in Abuja

Aspirants vying for the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential ticket are being screened at Legacy House, Abuja, the alternate National Secretariat of the party.

The list obtained on Thursday includes the following names: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President Bukola Saraki; former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim; Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed; Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal; and Media businessman, Dele Momodu.

Others are Oliver Tariela Diana; Nwachukwu Amakwenze; Mohammed Hayatu-Deen; Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; Sam Ohuabunwa; Emmanuel Udom; former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; Charles Okwudili; Chikwendu Kalu; and Ndukwe Cosmos

The screening began at about 11:00 am and so far, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate Presidents Bukola Saraki, and Pius Anyim, have appeared for the exercise.

At the time of filing this report, all three aspirants have been screened but did not disclose the outcome of the exercise as it affects their candidacy.