PDP faction insists Jonathan’s ratification will proceed in Abuja
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to go ahead with its planned convention to ratify Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate. The group criticized the Federal Capital Territory Administration for threatening to shut down the event venue. According to the faction, all requirements for the use of the venue have been met, and security agencies have been notified. The party maintains that any attempt to stop the event is an attack on democratic principles.
Key takeaways
- The Taminu Turaki-led PDP faction says it will resist efforts to frustrate its planned presidential candidate ratification convention in Abuja.
- The convention to ratify Goodluck Jonathan as presidential candidate is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, at A Class Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja.
- The faction claims the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, threatened to shut down the event centre if the PDP is allowed to use it.
- The PDP states it has fulfilled all requirements for the venue, including payment and notification to security agencies.
- The party argues that the FCT Minister has no constitutional authority to determine which political events can be held in Abuja.
