The Digest:
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to unveil its zoning formula for the 2027 presidential elections on August 25, following a meeting of the zoning committee led by Bayelsa Governor, Duoye Diri. The party's decisions will shape its path toward the upcoming national convention in November.
Key Points:
- The PDP’s zoning formula is set to be unveiled on August 25, 2025.
- The zoning committee, headed by Bayelsa Governor, Duoye Diri, will meet this week in Abuja.
- PDP’s constitution mandates rotation and zoning of public elective offices.
- The zoning discussion will focus on whether the presidential ticket should be ceded to the South.
- A possible return of former President Jonathan and bids from the Governors of Oyo and Bauchi emerge.
- The Diri-led committee will propose the zoning formula to the National Executive Committee (NEC).
- Key party primaries and congresses will be held leading up to the national convention in November.
As PDP finalizes its zoning formula for the 2027 elections, it navigates internal debates on regional fairness and political strategy, which could redefine its future leadership.
Sources: Vanguard, Nigerian Tribune
