PDP's Saraki Confident of 2027 Election Participation

In an interview on Thursday, former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki expressed his confidence that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) will contest the 2027 general elections. He acknowledged the impact of Nigeria's political experience on the PDP's power dynamics and emphasized the necessity for the party to remain a significant contender on the ballot.

Saraki recognized existing disagreements among opposition party leaders from various factions but stressed the importance of prioritizing the party's participation in the upcoming elections. He highlighted the need to ensure that capable candidates are fielded to avoid jeopardizing the party's chances.

Furthermore, Saraki underscored the importance of having a functional leadership structure within the PDP to achieve its political objectives and ensure that the National Working Committee (NWC) is capable of organizing activities in preparation for the 2027 elections.