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PDP zones 2027 presidential ticket to South
- The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has zoned the party's presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections to the South, as stated by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary.
- This zoning decision excludes aspirants from the North, impacting figures like Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who was considered a possible contender.
- The NEC condemned the militarisation of recent by-elections in Kaduna, Taraba, and Zamfara States, criticizing actions of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
- Furthermore, the committee accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of undermining Nigeria's democracy and attempting to establish a one-party state, stating it poses a clear danger to democracy.
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PDP zones Presidency to South
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from its 102nd meeting on Monday and unanimously agreed to zone the presidential ticket of the party to the south. The decision was part of the recommendation of the National Zoning committee of the party led by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri. At the meeting, the committee presented their report to NEC which was ratified by members present. Reading the Communique o…
JUST IN: PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move that could significantly shape the contest for Nigeria’s highest political office. The decision was announced on Monday, August 25, 2025 following the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Speaking after the closed-door session, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba said the resolution…
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