Nigeria, May 18 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says it will on Tuesday screen 3,181 aspirants across the country for the 2027 general elections.

The faction said 2,122 aspirants are seeking State House of Assembly positions, 748 are contesting for the House of Representatives, 198 for Senate seats, 112 for governorship positions, and one for the presidency.

The faction disclosed this in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Shan.

"The total number of aspirants expected to be screened are: 2,122 SHOA, 748 HOR, 198 Senatorial, 112 Gubernatorial and 1 Presidential," the stateme...