PDP Presidential Primary: Gbenga Hashim Vanguard Blasts "Spoiler" Plot Amid 2027 Elections

Strategic Insights -

The North West arm of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard (GHV) has expressed strong concern over a perceived plot to use former President Goodluck Jonathan as a spoiler in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary for the 2027 election. The group, which has thrown its weight behind Gbenga Hashim's presidential ambition, accuses Senator Abba Moro of spreading a false narrative that Jonathan is one of the party's shortlisted flagbearers. GHV's North West Coordinator, Aminu Bala Wudilawa, insists that only duly elected delegates, as outlined in the Electoral Act, have the mandate to determine the party's candidate.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gbenga Hashim Vanguard has warned against a perceived plot to use former President Goodluck Jonathan as a spoiler in the PDP presidential primary for the 2027 election.
  • The group accuses Senator Abba Moro of spreading a false narrative that Jonathan is one of the party's shortlisted flagbearers, alongside other Southern aspirants.
  • Aminu Bala Wudilawa, GHV's North West Coordinator, emphasizes the importance of due process, stating that only duly elected delegates have the mandate to determine the party's presidential candidate.
  • The group reaffirms its support for Gbenga Hashim's presidential ambition, citing his national security and economic expertise as key qualifications.
  • The GHV describes Gbenga Hashim as a democrat, a successful entrepreneur, and a clean-handed leader who represents the forward-looking leadership Nigerians desire.

Statistics:

  • The 2027 presidential election is the next major electoral contest in Nigeria.
  • The PDP is one of the major parties participating in the election.
  • Gbenga Hashim is a founding member of the PDP and its first Deputy National Publicity Secretary.
  • According to the PDP's Electoral Act, duly elected delegates have the mandate to determine the party's presidential candidate.

Sources:

  • Senator Abba Moro
  • Aminu Bala Wudilawa, North West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard
  • Gbenga Hashim, PDP founding member and first Deputy National Publicity Secretary