The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted provisional clearance to all ten aspirants who obtained nomination forms to participate in the Edo state governorship primary. The primary is scheduled for February 22, while the governorship election is set for September 21, 2024.
The aspirants, who each paid N5 million for the expression of interest and N30 million for the nomination form, underwent screening by the Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led Screening Committee on Monday at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja.
PDP National Organizing Secretary Umar Bature confirmed the clearance, stating that all ten aspirants are cleared to contest. The aspirants include Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Deputy Governor, as well as Blessing Igbinedion, Anselm Ojezua, Felix Akhabue, Martin Uhomoibhi, Umoru Hadizat, Osaro Onaiwu, Arthur Esene, and Omoregie Ihama.
It was noted that Sunday Egiele Balogun failed to purchase the party’s nomination form. The PDP aims to ensure a fair and competitive governorship primary in Edo State as part of its internal democratic process.
