 Voting has begun in all progressives Congress residential primaries in Abuja for the 2023 flag bearer of the party. 14 aspirants are still in the race. They include Chukremika and Wajuba, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Hamad Rufai, Senator Rotas Okorota, Jack Ritch, Governor Ben Ayade, Governor David Umayi, Asu Wajuba Latinibu, Senator Hamad Yarema, Dr. Hamad Lawon, Vice-Presidentiemi Oshibadu, Rotimi Amechi, Governor Iha Yabalo, and Ogbonaia Onu. 9 aspirant had earlier withdrawn from the race, including Uju Kennedy Oneye, Dr. Felix Nikolas, Former Governor Gautwil Akpabyo, Former Governor Ibikule Amosum, Former Speaker Dimeji Bankole, Senator Ajay Barofiz, Governor Mohammad Badaru, Senator Ken Nnamani, and Governor Kayo De Faimi.