The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully screened a total of 11 state governors who are seeking re-election in 2027. This development precedes the party’s primary elections, which are set to take place on May 21.
The screening committee, chaired by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, with National Secretary Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, conducted the exercise. The committee is expected to continue its work on Saturday.
The cleared governors include: Abba Yusuf of Kano State, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Umar Bago of Niger State, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, Sen. Bassey Otu of Cross River State, and Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State.