ADC screens over 70 governorship aspirants ahead of primaries
The African Democratic Congress says it has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries.
Queen Okiyi, the deputy national publicity secretary of the party, disclosed this while briefing on Monday in Abuja.
Ms Okiyi said the exercise proceeded smoothly, with two screening panels handling 35 aspirants each.
She added that more than 100 governorship aspirants from states where elections would hold are participating in the exercise.
According to Ms Okiyi, the screening will continue on Tuesday as the party processes more aspirants.
She said the exercise reflects the party’s commitment to due process and credible candidate selection.
“So far, the screening has come to an end today, and screening continues tomorrow,” Ms Okiyi said.
The ADC has scheduled screening of presidential aspirants for Wednesday, May 20.
Screening of affected National Assembly aspirants from parts of northern Nigeria will now hold in Abuja due to security concerns.
(NAN)
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