Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reopens screening of aspirants for Edo governorship poll.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it has approved that the party screening committee should continue the screening exercise for its aspirants for the Edo governorship election.

Col. Austin Akobundu (retd.) who is the PDP National Organising Secretary said the exercise would continue on Saturday, June 20 at the NWC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja from  10a.m. prompt on Friday.

“The committee is mandated to screen all aspirants for the upcoming 2020 governorship election in Edo.”

Members of the screening committee include, Mr Kingsley Chinda as Chairman,  Boyele Debekeme as Secretary, Chief Oladimeji Fabiyi, Sen. Mrs Joy Emordi and Hajiya Aishat Hasindu as members.

Newsmen reports that the party had on June 5 conducted a screening exercise for its aspirants.

The party also on Friday granted waiver to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, while it also shifted its primary election from June 23 to June 25.

 

NAN