The Digest:
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move aimed at re-stabilizing the party. While some welcome it, others criticize it as too little, too late.
Key Points:
- PDP zones 2027 presidential ticket to the South in a bid to regain its strength.
- The party also retains chairmanship for the North, with Umar Damagum confirmed as National Chairman.
- The decision follows a deep division within the PDP over leadership and zoning.
- Wike’s camp argues the decision comes too late, calling it a return to past mistakes.
- Ex-presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim sees the move as an endorsement for Tinubu’s re-election.
- PDP BoT member, Ejiofor Onyia, believes the party is moving in the right direction.
- Analyst Nduka Odo critiques the move as cosmetic, not addressing the party’s deeper challenges.
PDP's decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South sparks varied reactions. While some view it as a step forward, others see it as an attempt to correct past mistakes, without tackling the party’s core issues. The PDP's future hinges on more than just zoning decisions; its leadership challenges and internal conflicts must be addressed for genuine progress.
Sources: Punch, Daily Post
