The Peoples Democratic Social gathering, PDP, Northern Help Group has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its most well-liked candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The group introduced the choice in a communiqué issued after its eighth assembly held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, between Wednesday and Thursday.
In line with the communiqué collectively signed by the group’s Northern Coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, and North-West Zonal Secretary, Adamu Narayi, Jonathan stays the best choice to revive get together unity and nationwide cohesion forward of 2027.
The coalition, which includes PDP loyalists and assist teams from the 19 northern states, additionally reaffirmed confidence within the management of the appearing Nationwide Chairman, Umar Damagum, commending his reconciliation efforts inside the get together.
The group urged Damagum to take disciplinary motion in opposition to members allegedly concerned in anti-party actions, accusing some get together leaders of undermining ongoing reconciliation processes and collaborating with the ruling APC.
It maintained that the PDP nonetheless enjoys sturdy grassroots assist within the North and referred to as on members to unite and rebuild the get together forward of the subsequent basic elections.
The group additionally dismissed considerations over Jonathan’s eligibility to contest once more, insisting the problem had been resolved and shouldn’t be used to distract the get together.
It pledged continued loyalty to the PDP and expressed confidence that with collective effort, the get together may reclaim energy at each nationwide and state ranges in 2027.
