2027: Wike-backed PDP celebrates as INEC publishes Onor as presidential candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed its readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election, following the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) publication of its candidate list. Senator Sandy Onor and his running mate, Babangida Umar, are now officially slated to represent the party, a move that the PDP leadership, aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, celebrated as a significant milestone.

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Of particular significance is the publication of the names of our presidential candidate, Distinguished Senator Sandy Ojang Onor, and his running mate, Alhaji Babangida Umar, who will proudly fly the flag of our great party in 2027 presidential election.

The party's National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, issued a statement asserting that the INEC publication has definitively silenced "sustained misinformation and propaganda" aimed at undermining confidence in the PDP's ability to participate. For months, speculation had swirled that internal disputes and legal battles would prevent the party from fielding a presidential candidate. The PDP views this development as a vindication of its leadership.

"This development has effectively laid to rest the sustained misinformation and propaganda by those who desperately sought to convince Nigerians that the PDP would not field a presidential candidate," the statement read. "For months, these unfounded claims were deployed as a campaign tool to mislead Nigerians, discourage our supporters and create doubts about the future of our party. Today, the facts have prevailed, the law has taken its course, and the PDP has once again been vindicated."

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This development has effectively laid to rest the sustained misinformation and propaganda by those who desperately sought to convince Nigerians that the PDP would not field a presidential candidate.

The PDP extended its appreciation to its members and supporters nationwide and in the diaspora for their steadfastness during a challenging period. The party also lauded INEC, the judiciary, and security agencies for their commitment to the rule of law and constitutional order. Reaffirming its dedication to reconciliation, the PDP urged aggrieved members to return, emphasizing that unity is crucial for reclaiming political power. The party also welcomed returning members and recent defectors, interpreting their actions as a sign of renewed confidence in the PDP's vision and leadership.

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For months, these unfounded claims were deployed as a campaign tool to mislead Nigerians, discourage our supporters and create doubts about the future of our party. Today, the facts have prevailed, the law has taken its course, and the PDP has once again been vindicated.