Sign in Subscribe
Political parties

PDP Zoning Decision Opens Door for Jonathan and Obi to Contest 2027 Presidential Race

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have been cleared to contest the 2027 presidential race after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ratified the zoning of its presidential ticket to the southern part of the country. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party made the decision at its meeting in Abuja, where it also zoned the office of the national chairman to the north.

The NEC further approved the retention of other national offices of the National Working Committee (NWC) to the zones of the outgoing members, with micro-zoning to be done by the respective zones to determine which state gets what. The decision is expected to boost Jonathan and Obi's chances of contesting the 2027 presidential election.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has zoned its presidential ticket to the southern part of the country, clearing the way for Jonathan and Obi to contest the 2027 presidential election.
  • The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party made the decision at its meeting in Abuja.
  • The NEC also zoned the office of the national chairman to the north and retained other national offices of the National Working Committee (NWC) to the zones of the outgoing members.
  • Micro-zoning will be done by the respective zones to determine which state gets what.
  • The decision is expected to boost Jonathan and Obi's chances of contesting the 2027 presidential election.
  • Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who has been eyeing the PDP presidential ticket, may face stiff opposition from Jonathan and Obi.
  • The PDP has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to democracy and the defence of the interest and wellbeing of all citizens.
  • The next NEC meeting has been slated for October 15.

Statistics:

  • The PDP has ratified the zoning of its presidential ticket to the southern part of the country.
  • The NEC meeting was attended by almost all the PDP governors, except those of Plateau and Enugu states.
  • The decision is expected to boost Jonathan and Obi's chances of contesting the 2027 presidential election.
  • The PDP has retained the position of national chairman in the Northern Region of the country.
  • The Presidential Candidate of the PDP for the 2027 General Election will come from the Southern Region of the country.
  • The party has condemned the militarization of the recent bye-elections, which it says is a confirmation of the APC's desire to turn Nigeria into a totalitarian One-Party State.
  • The PDP has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to democracy and the defence of the interest and wellbeing of all citizens.

Sources:

  • "PDP NEC Zoning Committee Report" (no date)
  • "PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) Communique" (no date)
  • "This Day" (August 25, 2025)
  • "AllAfrica Global Media" (no date)

Read more