PDP hails INEC listing of Onor as presidential candidate
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to Nyesom Wike is celebrating the publication of its presidential candidate by INEC. The party says this move ends months of speculation about its participation in the 2027 presidential election. Senator Sandy Onor and Babangida Umar have been listed as the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The PDP leadership claims this development restores confidence and vindicates its position after internal disputes.
Key takeaways
- The Nyesom Wike-backed PDP faction welcomed INEC’s publication of Senator Sandy Onor and Babangida Umar as its presidential ticket.
- The party says this ends speculation that it would not field a candidate in the 2027 election.
- The PDP thanked its members and supporters for their loyalty during months of internal disputes and legal challenges.
- The party commended INEC, the judiciary, and security agencies for upholding the rule of law.
- The development is seen as a setback for the faction led by Tanimu Turaki, which had endorsed Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate.
