… Party Aims To Reclaim Power With Regional Strategy Shift

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to zone its presidential candidacy to the southern region for the 2027 general elections, as part of resolutions reached during a National Executive Committee meeting. The move, aimed at ensuring regional balance and countering the APC’s dominance, sets the stage for a competitive nomination process among southern PDP heavyweights. Party leaders stated that the zoning decision aligns with the PDP’s commitment to equity and national unity, with preparations for its November 2025 Elective National Convention in Ibadan already underway. The announcement has intensified speculation about potential candidates, with some stakeholders urging a focus on economic recovery as a campaign cornerstone. The APC dismissed the zoning strategy as a desperate attempt to regain relevance.guardian.ng