MINNA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primaries in Niger commenced amidst tight security.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) observes the presence of heavily armed soldiers, the police, the SSS and the civil defence personnel.
Heavily armed security men cordoned off Justice Legbo Kutigi International Conference Hall, venue of the PDP primaries.
The aspirants for the primaries are Umaru Nasko, Ahmed Ibeto, Mustapha Bello, Mohammed Darangi, Hanafi Sudan, Mohammed Dukku, Isah Kotangora and Nuhu Aliyu. (NAN)