The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while retaining the existing National Working Committee (NWC) zoning arrangement ahead of its November elective convention.
The decision was reportedly taken at the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday at the national headquarters in Abuja.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the decision followed the presentation of the zoning committee’s report, chaired by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri.
Ologunagba stated, “NEC recommended that the North and South should retain their current NWC positions. NEC also resolved that since the National Chairman of the party is zoned to the North, the PDP 2027 Presidential ticket is hereby zoned to the South.”
The publicity secretary added that the NEC expressed satisfaction with preparations for the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to him, the convention will be a crucial step in strengthening the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Damagum Confirmed As National Chairman
The NEC also confirmed Ambassador Iliya Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party.
His appointment, announced during the meeting, follows months of acting leadership after the exit of former Chairman Iyorchia Ayu.
Monday’s NEC meeting, which began at 2pm, deliberated on the zoning committee’s proposals and the road to the November convention.
