Turaki-Led PDP Faction to Ratify Jonathan as 2027 Presidential Candidate
The faction says court backing and a waiver clear the way for Jonathan’s 2027 bid, while his attendance at the convention remains uncertain.
- On Saturday, the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party will hold a special national convention in Abuja to formally announce former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
- The faction previously announced the former president as its sole candidate on May 19 after he failed to appear before the Presidential Screening Committee for two consecutive days.
- Scheduled for 10 a.m. at the A Class Event Centre in the Wuse 2 area, the ratification follows a recent court judgment affirming that Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 election.
- Meanwhile, an Independent National Electoral Commission -recognized PDP faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike selected former national lawmaker Sandy Onor as its presidential candidate earlier this week.
- Jonathan has not publicly confirmed his intent to return to presidential politics, making his participation at Saturday's convention uncertain despite the Turaki faction's months of persuasion.
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