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BREAKING: PDP faction names Sandy Onor consensus presidential candidate

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  • A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party has named Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
  • The decision followed consultations and voice votes among party members, with officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission monitoring the process.
  • Senator Onor received a certificate of return and the party's flag, solidifying his position as the faction's chosen aspirant.

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Senator Sandy Onor its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement came Tuesday from the faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, with former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom presenting the party's flag to Onor.

The selection process involved consultations and voice votes among party members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Senator Onor had previously purchased his expression of interest and nomination forms, positioning himself as the sole aspirant for this faction's presidential ticket.

Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to monitor the proceedings at the PDP's national secretariat. Following the announcement, Onor was presented with a certificate of return and the party's flag, formally recognizing him as the candidate.

The committee had consulted party members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory before arriving at a consensus decision.

· Samuel OrtomExplaining the process that led to the selection of Senator Sandy Onor as the consensus presidential candidate.
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