The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027 election is zoned to the southern region of Nigeria.
Wike made the appeal on Monday evening while presenting a communiqué on behalf of a group known as the “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP,” after their high-level meeting.
“In line with fairness, inclusivity, the principle of federal character, and adherence to our party’s constitution, the PDP must clearly state that its presidential ticket for 2027 be zoned to the South, especially after years of northern presidency under Muhammadu Buhari,” the communiqué stated.
Wike stands with Anyanwu
The document further asserted that only Senator Sam Anyanwu, recognised as the party’s National Secretary, has the legal authority to convene meetings of the party’s key organs, including the National Convention, NEC, National Caucus, and NWC.
“Any notice or correspondence not issued by him, including those sent to INEC, is considered invalid and of no legal effect,” the communiqué added.
Reaffirming their stance, Wike said the group stands firmly behind Anyanwu’s position.
“To halt the steady decline threatening the party’s survival, we urge immediate compliance with the Supreme Court’s ruling. We reaffirm Senator Sam Anyanwu as the authentic and duly elected National Secretary of our great party,” he said.
