The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention arena amid a tumultuous welcome by delegates across the states.
Wike, who arrived at the venue at 7:20pm, walked around the arena, acknowledging cheers from hundreds of enthusiastic delegates.
Also spotted at the convention venue is the senator representing King central district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Akpoti-Uduaghan is leading delegates from Kogi State, mainly Kogi central.
Others at the convention are former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki; a former Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, who is the chairman of the convention planning committee.
Also in attendance are the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro; Reps Minority Leader, Kinsley Chinda; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; the senator representing Bauchi central, Abdul Ningi; and that of Gombe North, Ibrahim Dankwabo among others.
The convention is being attended by delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.