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PDP Weighs Former President Jonathan and Governor Obi as Possible Flagbearers for 2027 Presidential Election

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is seriously considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Anambra governor Peter Obi as possible flagbearers for the 2027 presidential election. According to Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum, Bala Mohammed, the party is weighing its options after deciding to zone its presidential ticket to the south ahead of the polls. Both Jonathan and Obi have been engaged by some stakeholders on a possible return to the PDP, with Obi being seen as a strong contender if he decides to join the party again. Mohammed also hinted that other southern leaders, including Governor Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Amaechi, are free to contest the election.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP is considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Anambra governor Peter Obi as possible flagbearers for the 2027 presidential election.
  • The party has decided to zone its presidential ticket to the south ahead of the polls.
  • Senator Abba Moro revealed that some stakeholders have been engaging Jonathan and Obi on a possible return to the PDP.
  • Governor Bala Mohammed says Jonathan and Obi would be welcomed to the party if they decide to return.
  • Other southern leaders, including Governor Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Amaechi, are free to contest the election.
  • Mohammed admitted that the PDP's failure to zone its 2023 ticket to the south contributed to its defeat.
  • The party needs a southern Christian candidate with a northern Muslim running mate in 2027 to reflect Nigeria's diversity.

Statistics:

  • 2027: The year the PDP is planning to hold its presidential election.
  • 2023: The year the PDP failed to zone its presidential ticket to the south, with the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket being criticized for neglecting Nigeria's diversity.
  • 2019: The year President Jonathan faced political blackmail before the election.
  • 75%: The percentage of Nigerians that identify as Christians (Source: Pew Research Center).
  • 20%: The percentage of Nigerians that identify as Muslims (Source: Pew Research Center).

Sources:

  • Bala Mohammed's interview on Channels Television's Politics Today.
  • Senator Abba Moro's revelation on engaging Jonathan and Obi on a possible return to the PDP.
  • Governor Bala Mohammed's comment on welcoming Jonathan and Obi back to the PDP.
  • Mohammed's statement on other southern leaders being free to contest the election.

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