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The Digest:

In a sharp rebuke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations (JACON) has rejected the party's decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. The group called the move a betrayal of the North's loyalty, arguing that the PDP has broken the Vows made to its most consistent voting base.

Key Points:
  • The Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations (JACON) rejected the PDP's zoning.
  • The group called the decision unjust and a betrayal of the North.
  • JACON argued that the North has only held the PDP presidency for 2.5 years since 1999.
  • The group warned of "grave consequences" for the PDP in the 2027 elections.
  • They insisted that fairness and equity demand the ticket return to the North.
  • JACON said the North would no longer be a "political beast of burden."
  • The group announced plans to mobilize its structures to counter the zoning.
The strong reaction from Northern youths reveals the deep-seated regional tensions that define Nigerian politics.

Sources: Tribune