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PDP's 2027 Presidential Candidate: The Battle Intensifies

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a growing internal divide as its leaders struggle to agree on a presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The party has inaugurated a 110-member organising committee chaired by Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri, but the choice of candidate remains a contentious issue. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, and Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde are among the favourites, each with their own bloc of supporters. Amid the infighting, the PDP's national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, has dismissed claims that the party is planning to woo Jonathan and Obi back, saying that the party already has sitting governors and other influential figures capable of leading the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP's 2027 presidential candidate selection process is marred by infighting and divisions among party leaders, with several contenders vying for the party's ticket.
  • A 110-member organising committee chaired by Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri has been inaugurated to oversee preparations for the party's elective national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan.
  • The party's national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, has dismissed claims that the party is planning to woo Jonathan and Obi back, saying that the party already has capable leaders.
  • Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, and Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde are among the favourites for the party's presidential ticket.
  • The push for Jonathan and Obi reflects the personal interests of different party factions, with some leaders arguing that they are the only figures capable of giving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a serious challenge.
  • The party's divisions reflect a deeper battle over control, with insinuations of a hidden agenda by some leaders.

Statistics:

  • 110-member organising committee inaugurated to oversee preparations for the PDP's elective national convention.
  • 2025: The year when the PDP's elective national convention is scheduled to hold.
  • 2027: The year when the party's presidential candidate will contest the elections.
  • 2031: The year when President Jonathan will be constitutionally limited to a single four-year term.

Sources:

  • Daily Trust, Monopoly of Power: PDP's Gentennial Jamboree (2025)

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