The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has successfully completed the screening of three senatorial candidates and 131 contenders for the state House of Assembly positions, marking a significant step towards the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to journalists in Jos after the exercise, the chairman of the screening committee, Tyem Gideon Nanden, confirmed that the cleared aspirants will now proceed to the party’s primary elections scheduled for next Wednesday.
Nanden revealed that many of the candidates emerged through consensus arrangements, including those vying for the three senatorial seats in the state. He named the senatorial aspirants as Johnbuil Shekarau (Plateau South), Timothy Golu (Plateau Central), and Formson Godson Dalyop (Plateau North), all of whom were selected via consensus.
Additionally, all House of Representatives hopefuls were chosen through consensus, except for the Langtang North/South federal constituency, which remains contested. Meanwhile, 131 individuals are seeking tickets for the 24-member Plateau State House of Assembly.
Nanden also disclosed that five governorship aspirants from the state are undergoing screening in Abuja. They include Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik, Sarpya Danielo, Sunday Biggs, Alfred Dapal, and Alex Ladam.
Addressing speculation about internal divisions, Nanden dismissed reports of factionalism within the PDP, asserting that the party remains unified under the leadership of National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. He ruled out the possibility of any breakaway group fielding candidates, emphasizing that the PDP continues to be recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).