PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate for 2027 elections

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially cleared Donald Duke, the former Governor of Cross River State, to run as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. This decision follows the conclusion of the review of the party's recent primaries by the Primaries Appeal Committee and the subsequent approval of its report by the National Working Committee (NWC).

Muhammed Ishaq, the party's National Publicity Secretary, announced in a statement that the NWC also upheld four other election results, including those for governorship, senate, House of Representatives, and state Houses of Assembly. The PRP intends to field a total of 420 candidates across all elective positions for the upcoming general elections, signaling its commitment to broad participation.

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In line with our commitment to active participation in the electoral process, the PRP is proud to field a total of 420 candidates across all positions in the 2027 general elections.

Ishaq highlighted the PRP's dedication to the principles of internal democracy and service, promising to deliver credible and transformative leadership. Earlier in May, the party had screened and cleared three presidential aspirants, including Duke, economist Dr. Nnaoke Ufere, and former African Action Congress presidential candidate Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley, ahead of its presidential primaries.

The announcement comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that any primary election conducted after the May 30 deadline will be invalid, unless a higher court overturns a previous Federal High Court judgment on the matter. The PRP's preparations are proceeding within this electoral framework.

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the party will be fielding a total of 420 candidates across all elective positions in next year’s general elections.