The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its 2027 presidential ticket is open to aspirants from all regions of Nigeria, even as zoning to the South remains a guiding factor.
. Dr. Gbenga Olawepo‑Hashim, a technocrat and politician from the North‑Central, has welcomed the decision, seeing it as vindication of his longstanding arguments for fairness and inclusion.
Prominent analyst Udenta Udenta emphasized that unity among opposition parties will be critical to challenge the ruling APC.
Without cohesion especially between PDP and the Labour Party, he warned, the APC could maintain its hold on power.
National Legal Adviser of PDP, Kamaldeen Ajibade, clarified on Arise Television that while zoning remains an important tool, it should not override the Constitution, which guarantees citizens everywhere the right to seek elective office.
Supporters of Olawepo‑Hashim have described the party’s stance as a victory for democracy and inclusivity.
