Di Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) don clear 12 qualified presidential and governorship aspirants after completion of screening exercise conducted by di National Screening Committee led by Dr. Mu’azu Babangida.
Di committee also approved waiver for former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as part of preparations ahead of di 2027 general elections.
According to information from di party, di screening exercise ended successfully at di close of proceedings on Tuesday, with aspirants undergoing assessment based on competence, qualification and party requirements.
Di Mu’azu Babangida-led committee said di cleared aspirants satisfied di necessary conditions laid down by di party for participation in di coming elections.
Sources within di party disclosed say di waiver granted to former President Jonathan followed internal consultations and consideration of party guidelines.
Di development dey come amid growing political realignments and preparations by opposition parties ahead of di 2027 presidential election.
Party officials say di screening process forms part of efforts to ensure credible and qualified candidates emerge to represent di party during di polls.
