The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki has scheduled Tuesday for the screening of former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the party, the screening committee comprises prominent party leaders, including former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Ikimi.

Other members of the 14-man committee are Olabode George, Babangida Aliyu, Maryam Ciroma, Zainab Maina, Josephine Anenih, Abdul Bulama, Esther Uduehi, Edo State PDP Chairman Tony Aziegbemi, Sunday Solarin and Anicho Okoro, who will serve as administrative secretary.

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Although the party’s official statement described the contestant as a “lone presidential aspirant,” sources quoted by ThisDay identified the aspirant as Jonathan.

Last week, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, disclosed that Jonathan had registered as a member of the PDP during the party’s fresh digital registration exercise approved by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Meanwhile, the faction backed by Seyi Makinde announced plans to screen 748 House of Representatives aspirants, 198 senatorial aspirants, 112 governorship aspirants and 2,122 state House of Assembly aspirants nationwide.

The screening exercise is slated for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m.

The party stated that its Interim National Working Committee had released the names of members of the screening committees and appeal panels in line with the timetable for preparations toward the 2027 general elections.