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Makinde-Backed PDP Faction Declares Jonathan Sole Presidential Candidate for 2027

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Promise Odejide

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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja during the party’s presidential screening exercise, where senior member Babangida Aliyu confirmed that Jonathan had been granted a waiver from appearing before the committee.

Jonathan Cleared Without Screening

Aliyu explained that the decision was based on Jonathan’s extensive political experience, noting that his previous roles made additional screening unnecessary.

According to him, Jonathan had served as deputy governor, governor, vice president and later president, making him automatically qualified for the party’s consideration.

“In other words, he had been declared and cleared as the candidate of the PDP for the presidential election and that is President Jonathan,” Aliyu said.

The development effectively positions Jonathan as the faction’s consensus flagbearer ahead of the 2027 polls.

Screening Waivers Extended to Other Aspirants

The committee also granted a waiver to Taofeek Arapaja, a member of the Interim National Working Committee, who is contesting the Oyo State governorship seat.

Other governorship aspirants screened and cleared include Myebangara Andrew (Adamawa), Ikenya Danlami (Taraba), Etanabene Benedict (Delta), and Abdullahi Sheriff (Yobe).

Faction Moves Signal Internal Realignment

The announcement highlights ongoing internal realignments within the PDP as different blocs position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.

While the faction insists its process follows party guidelines, the declaration is expected to further intensify political debates within the opposition party.

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