The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that several politicians are quietly positioning themselves for its 2027 presidential ticket beyond the names of 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, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while speaking with Vanguard.
Osuoha explained that although public discussions have centred on the three figures, many other aspirants from the South are engaged in private consultations with stakeholders to strengthen their chances ahead of the party’s primaries.
“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,” he said.
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He stressed that the PDP’s immediate focus is to conduct its national convention to elect new national officers who will lead the party for the next four years. According to him, the convention will provide clarity on those expected to formally join the presidential race.
“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,” Osuoha added.
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The comments come days after Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro listed Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde among potential contenders for the PDP ticket. Moro, who represents Benue South, also noted that other qualified aspirants from the South could still emerge as consultations continue.
The PDP is expected to intensify internal negotiations in the coming months as the race for the 2027 presidential ticket gathers momentum.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
