2023: PDP Rejects Zoning, Throws Open Presidential Ticket

The Peoples Democratic Party has dumped zoning.

This comes after the National Executive Committee of the party on Wednesday decided to throw open its presidential ticket ahead of its Presidential primaries slated for May 28 – 29, 2022.

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The decision came after its 96th meeting held at its Wadata Plaza National Secretariat.

According to the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the NEC has also appointed former Senate President David Mark to chair its convention planning committee.


Speaking shortly after the meeting late on Monday, Ologunagba said “After a very extensive deliberation NEC aligned with the recommendation of the PDP National Zoning Committee that the Presidential Election should now be left open. The Party should also work towards consensus candidates where possible.

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“NEC noted the recommendation of the Zoning Committee that in the interest of justice and fair play, the Party should take decisions on Zoning timeously so as to prevent complications to the process.”

On its Presidential Primary and National Convention, the main opposition said it is would hold the exercise in Abuja from May 28 to May 29, 2022.

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