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The Digest:

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, ending months of speculation and internal agitation. The decision was made during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, confirming the party's strategic move to address long-standing divisions and prepare for the upcoming election.

Key Points:
  • The PDP's NEC zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South.
  • The decision was announced by PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba.
  • The party's existing zoning arrangement for NWC positions will remain.
  • The NEC also condemned the "militarisation" of recent bye-elections.
  • It accused the APC of trying to turn the country into a "totalitarian one-party state."
  • The PDP is committed to defending democracy and regaining power in 2027.
  • The decision to zone the ticket puts an end to months of internal debate.
The PDP’s move to zone its ticket is a calculated effort to heal the wounds from past crises. It's a clear signal that the party is attempting to rebuild its internal structures and move forward with a unified front.

Sources: TheCable