The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun its 2022 National Convention, which will select a presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections.
The convention began at 6.02 p.m. with the National Anthem.
774 national delegates are expected to vote in the convention to choose a candidate from among 13 candidates.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Former President of the Senate Bukola Saraki, Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Pius Anyim, and Former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose are among the aspirants.
Others include: Former Speaker of Abia, Hon Chikwendu Kalu; Former Deputy Speaker of Abia, Hon. Cosmos Ndekwe, the Only female aspirant, Mrs Oliva Tariela; the Publisher of Ovulation Magazine, Dele Momodu, former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Mazi Samuel Ohuabunwa.
Recall that former Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi and financial Expert, Mohammed Hayatudeen-Hayatu-Deen earlier have resigned from the race in the last 24 hours.
