PDP clears Jonathan for the presidential primary by waiver.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) screening committee cleared former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by waiver on Tuesday, ahead of the party’s presidential primary.

Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, a member of the Tanimu Turaki‑led PDP NWC Presidential and Gubernatorial Screening Committee, announced the decision in Abuja after the screening exercise.

Daily Post reports that a PDP faction backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had declared Jonathan would be screened as the party’s presidential aspirant on Tuesday.

Jonathan, who was expected to submit his nomination form on Monday, reportedly did not appear for the scheduled screening.

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