The Digest:
As preparations for the 2027 general elections heat up, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named several of its governors as top contenders for the presidency, with zoning set to favour the South. The party is gearing up for its upcoming National Elective Convention.
Key Points:
- The PDP has highlighted potential presidential candidates from its pool of governors.
- Governors Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), and Diri Douye (Bayelsa) are seen as capable presidential hopefuls.
- The PDP is preparing for its National Elective Convention, scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
- The National Executive Council (NEC) of the PDP has confirmed that the 2027 presidential ticket will be zoned to the South.
- PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, expressed confidence in the party’s future, positioning it as the “next natural alternative to the APC.”
- The PDP has made a strong call for unity within the party, stressing that internal divisions and anti-party activities will no longer be tolerated.
- Ologunagba also emphasized that Nigerians are eager for a return to the PDP's governance style and that the party is ready for the upcoming convention.
The PDP has named several of its governors as potential candidates for the 2027 presidential elections, with the party confident in its ability to challenge the APC. Zoning the ticket to the South, the PDP looks to rally behind strong contenders and build a unified front.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
