A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has debunked from widespread reports alleging that it palns to hold a convention to confirm former President Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate.
The PDP faction further described the claims as false, misleading, and unauthorised.
PDP National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed said in a Friday statement that security agencies should investigate the source of the reports and prosecute those behind what the party described as an attempt to create political tension and disrepute within the polity.
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Recall that on Thursday May 28, the NWC of the Turaki led faction of the Interim National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki announced plans to convene a convention in Abuja on Saturday to formally endorse Jonathan as it’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Also recall that few days before, Wike’s ally, Senator Sandy Onor, underwent screening, received clearance, and was officially presented as the PDP’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Reacting, the PDP urged former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to publicly distance himself from the move to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process and his reputation.
PDP Faction reacts
The party stated: “The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party has been drawn to misleading information and unfounded reports circulating in certain quarters regarding an alleged planned convention aimed at affirming former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR as the presidential candidate of the PDP.
Additionally, the party stated, “We categorically state that no such convention, meeting, or process has been scheduled, approved, or endorsed by the leadership or any recognised organ of the Peoples Democratic Party.”
“We therefore urge all party faithful, supporters, stakeholders, and members of the general public to disregard such false information, as it is misleading, unauthorised, and intended to create confusion within the polity.
The party also said the exercises took place peacefully nationwide under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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