PDP Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid Despite Wike's Support

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed its intention to participate in the 2027 presidential election, despite Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike's endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. PDP National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Haruna Mohammed stated that Wike's support is a personal decision and does not alter the party's determination to present its candidate, Senator Sandy Onor.

Mohammed emphasized that a recent conversation between Wike and Onor should not be viewed as a negotiation between Wike and the PDP. Wike, while appearing on Arise News, reiterated his support for Tinubu but clarified that this does not prevent the PDP from fielding candidates in other elections.

He also mentioned his Rainbow Coalition aims to mobilize support for Tinubu without interfering with the APC's structure. Mohammed responded to Wike's comments about the difficulty of defeating Tinubu, asserting that challenging circumstances do not equate to impossibility.