The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said many aspirants are quietly eyeing its 2027 presidential ticket, beyond former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
The party’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, made this known while speaking to Vanguard on Sunday in Abuja.
Osuoha stated that the party was currently engaged in intense internal negotiations and consultations to determine who would eventually emerge as its flagbearer.
“Those names you mentioned are still speculations. Right now, what is paramount in the party is negotiations and discussions, with people trying to identify who will be the most credible candidate,” Osuoha said.
According to him, while public attention is on the three figures, other potential aspirants across the South are already holding private talks with stakeholders to position themselves.
He added that the party’s immediate priority is to hold its national convention to elect new officers who will steer the PDP for the next four years.
“It is during that period that we will narrow it down to those who are going to contest. The party will want to conduct a free and fair primary to maintain transparency and prove that when we talk about democracy, we live by it,” he said.
This comes after Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro listed Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde among those being considered.
The Benue South Senator also explained that other qualified contenders from the South could still join the race as consultations deepen.
