2027: PDP faction submits Jonathan’s candidacy to INEC despite recognition row

A splinter group within Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a step to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 elections. The faction announced it has manually submitted Jonathan's candidacy to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

This action proceeds despite INEC's alleged refusal to grant the faction the required access codes for electronic submission. The group, identifying itself as the 'authentic Peoples Democratic Party,' stated its compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 through this manual filing process.

The move highlights an internal recognition row within the PDP, with different factions vying for legitimacy. The submission of Jonathan's candidacy, particularly under these circumstances, signals a significant development in the party's internal politics and its preparations for the upcoming electoral cycle.

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Notwithstanding INEC's refusal to provide us with the necessary access codes... we have successfully submitted, manually and in full compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, the list of candidates sponsored by the authentic Peoples Democratic Party.