Fresh controversy has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after a faction believed to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
Headlineswave.ng reports that the announcement, which reportedly took place at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, has triggered mixed reactions among party members and political observers amid the lingering leadership crisis rocking the opposition party.
Former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, who chaired the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee, reportedly presented Onor as the faction’s consensus choice after consultations across states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to party officials involved in the exercise, Sandy Onor emerged as the sole aspirant after purchasing the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms earlier this month.
The development has further intensified uncertainty within the PDP, as many supporters continue to speculate about the possible involvement of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 race.
Shortly after the announcement surfaced online, reactions flooded social media platforms and political forums, with many Nigerians questioning which faction of the PDP conducted the exercise and whether the decision would gain wider acceptance within the party.
Some analysts believe the emergence of Onor may deepen existing divisions within the PDP, especially amid unresolved disputes between rival camps battling for control of the party structure ahead of the next general election.
Others, however, described the move as a strategic attempt by Wike’s loyalists to retain influence within the opposition party as political realignments continue ahead of 2027.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from other prominent PDP stakeholders linked to rival factions within the party.
Political observers say the latest development could set the stage for fresh legal and political battles over the PDP’s presidential ticket in the coming months.
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