The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential, and national assembly candidates for the 2027 elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.
Abdulrahman Mohammed, the party’s national chairman, announced the development in a statement issued on Sunday.
“This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the promise we made that, under my leadership, the PDP will fully participate in the 2027 General Elections. Today, we have taken another decisive step towards fulfilling that promise,” the statement reads.
“As we await the conclusion of the upload of our Governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates, I, on behalf of the National Working Committee of our Party, extend my heartfelt congratulations to all PDP members across Nigeria and around the world. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more united Party and a better future for our nation.”
The PDP is polarised into two factions, with the Wike-backed camp recognised by the electoral umpire.
On May 26, the Wike-backed PDP named Sandy Onor, a former senator, as its presidential candidate.
On May 30, the opposition party faction led by Kabiru Turaki announced former President Goodluck Jonathan as its standard-bearer for the 2027 elections.
On July 10, Wike said it would be difficult for the PDP to win a presidential election unless it first resolved its lingering internal crises.
The minister added that political parties hoping to win the presidency must surmount their internal challenges and strengthen their grassroots structures.
