US EditionPDP 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…
Bode George Hails PDP Zoning, Says Party Ended 'Existential Imbecility'
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has lauded the decision of the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. Chief George described the measure as a bold move that ended what he called PDP’s “existential imbecility.” LEADERSHIP reports on Monday that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PDP announced that the presidential ticket of the party would be ceded to the South…
Northern youths reject PDP’s 2027 zoning to South, threaten backlash — Akelicious
A coalition of northern youth groups under the Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations has opposed the Peoples Democratic Party’s decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing it as “anti-democratic, unjust, and a monumental betrayal” of the North. At a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, JACON’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ambassador Sanin Yaya, warned the opposition party of serious political…
Bode George Labels Northern Ticket Zoning Push as Selfish Power Play
Former PDP Deputy National Chairman Bode George has labeled members pushing for the 2027 presidential ticket to be zoned to the North as selfish and manipulative, driven by a desire to seize power at any cost.Speaking on Channels Television's Lunchtime Politics programme on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, George commended the PDP's National Executive Council (NEC) and governors for their recent decision to zone the presidential slot to the southern re…
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