PDP Presidential Primary: Gbenga Hashim Vanguard Slams "Spoiler" Plot Against Goodluck Jonathan

Strategic Insights -

A plot to use former President Goodluck Jonathan as a spoiler ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary for the 2027 elections has been described as "dangerous for party unity" by the North West arm of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard. The group, which has endorsed Dr. Gbenga Hashim as its preferred candidate, argues that the PDP cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past, when President Jonathan was misled into a provincialist approach that weakened the party and cost it power.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North West arm of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard has cautioned against a plot to use former President Goodluck Jonathan as a spoiler in the PDP presidential primary for the 2027 elections.
  • The group believes that only duly elected delegates, in line with the Electoral Act, have the mandate to determine the party's presidential candidate.
  • The PDP is being criticized for allegedly shortlisting three Southern aspirants, including Jonathan, as possible flag bearers, with the group describing the claim as "provincial and dangerous for party unity."
  • The group has reaffirmed its support for Dr. Gbenga Hashim's presidential ambition, describing him as a democrat, a successful entrepreneur, and one of the cleanest hands in Nigerian politics.
  • The coordinator, Hon. Aminu Bala Wudilawa, warned that any attempt to reduce the primary process to ethnic politics will be resisted.

Statistics:

  • The 2027 elections are scheduled to take place in a few years' time.
  • According to the group, the PDP has shortlisted three Southern aspirants, including Jonathan, as possible flag bearers.
  • Dr. Gbenga Hashim is a founding member of the PDP and its first Deputy National Publicity Secretary.
  • The group has described Hashim as "one of the cleanest hands in Nigerian politics."
  • The PDP's primary process is governed by the Electoral Act, which requires duly elected delegates to determine the party's presidential candidate.

Sources:

  • Gbenga Hashim Vanguard's statement, dated [None]
  • Senator Abba Moro's statement, credited in reports [No date provided]