PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To South, Keeps Chairmanship In North The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while retaining the national chairmanship for the North. This decision was made during the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where members also affirmed Umar Damagum as the party’s substantive National Chairman. Damagum, who first stepped in as acting chairman in March 2023 following Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s suspension, previously served as the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North). Background The zoning debate has long been a major point of contention within the PDP. In 2023, the party opened up its ticket, leading to the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as its candidate. That move sparked internal divisions, with then-Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike openly backing APC’s Bola Tinubu, who went on to win the presidency. Wike, now the Minister of the FCT, had warned in May 2025 that zoning the PDP’s 2027 ticket to the North would be a costly mistake, especially since the APC has already adopted Tinubu for re-election. What’s Next? While the PDP has yet to announce its flagbearer, its decision to zone the presidency Southward sets the stage for an intense race ahead of the 2027 general elections. #PDP #NigeriaPolitics #Election2027 #ZoningDebate

News Brief: INEC Clarifies PVC Collection Process The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) cannot be printed or collected outside its offices, even after online pre-registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s Director of ICT, Bayode Lawrence, explained that online registration only allows applicants to submit basic details, but physical presence at designated centres is required to capture fingerprints and other biometrics before a PVC can be issued. He stressed that the measure is aimed at protecting the integrity of the voter register and preventing manipulation or duplication. Lawrence added that INEC is working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to integrate data from the national identity database into future registration exercises. He also noted that voters without internet access can register physically at INEC local government offices, while those with damaged cards can apply for replacements through the commission’s portal. #INEC #PVC #VoterRegistration #NigeriaDecides #Election2027 #CVR

Lamido: Jonathan Is PDP’s Strongest 2027 Option Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to woo ex-President Goodluck Jonathan back into the party, calling him the best choice for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Politics Today, Lamido said Jonathan’s experience, leadership style, and ability to work with others make him unmatched among current PDP members from the South. His comments come amid speculation over Jonathan’s possible political comeback, though the former president has not declared any intention to run. #PDP #GoodluckJonathan #NigeriaPolitics #Election2027