In a showdown that pushed Nigeria's capital to the brink of a major political confrontation, the anti-Wike faction of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has bypassed a massive military-grade police blockade and demolition threats from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to officially affirm former President Goodluck Jonathan as its consensus presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general elections.

A PDP faction is set to ratify Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election this Saturday. Get the full details here.

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The Turaki-led faction is proceeding with the ratification despite Mr Jonathan’s failure to publicly state whether he has accepted the nomination.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has distanced itself from reports alleging that it planned to hold a convention to affirm former President

Despite FCTA threats, a PDP faction insists on ratifying Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate. The convention will proceed as planned in Abuja.

Rival PDP factions clash over plans to endorse Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election, with accusations traded and security warnings issued.

In a showdown that pushed Nigeria's capital to the brink of a major political confrontation, the anti-Wike faction of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has bypassed a…

Chuks Okocha and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

He warned that the PDP would no longer tolerate its name being dragged into disrepute through unauthorised political activities.

Party officials said the special convention had been moved to another location in Area 10 of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.

A PDP faction has declared Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate for 2027 in absentia. Learn more about this surprising development.

A PDP faction has declared Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate for 2027, despite a sealed venue. Discover the latest on this political development