PDP House Of Reps Primaries: Full Results Emerge In Kogi State

According to Ireporter Online, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has released the results of its House of Representatives primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, with seven candidates emerging as flagbearers for the party.

The party confirmed that the exercise was conducted peacefully and described the outcome as a step toward strengthening its preparations for the upcoming elections, while calling on members to unite behind the newly selected candidates.

The successful candidates include Abdulrahman Badamasui for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Abdulkadir Ibrahim for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Muhammed Etudaiye for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, Mohammed Idris Lawal for Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Okolo Ikani Benjamin for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency, Femi Victor Olubiyo for Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, and Ibigbemi Sesan Samuel for Yagba Federal Constituency.

The party further noted that the results for Ankpa and Idah Federal Constituencies are yet to be announced.

In a related development, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP has scheduled Tuesday for the screening of former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential aspirant. The screening committee, according to party sources, includes prominent figures such as former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, ex-Governor Jonah Jang, and former Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Ikimi, alongside other senior party stakeholders. Although officially described as having a lone aspirant, sources familiar with the process identified Jonathan as the individual being screened.