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JONATHAN NAMED PDP FACTION’S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN ABSENTIA

May 30, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki has announced former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

Jonathan’s candidacy was ratified on Saturday at a special national convention held at the party’s office in Area 10, Garki district, Abuja.

Although Jonathan was not present at the venue, his certificate of return was received on his behalf by Fred Agbedi, a member of the house of representatives from Bayelsa state.

The Turaki-led faction had initially planned to hold its convention at the A-Class Park and Event Centre.

However, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) directed owners of hotels and event centres to only deal with the leadership of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The PDP faction backed by FCT minister Nyesom Wike is recognised by the electoral umpire.

On Saturday morning, police officers blocked the roads leading to A-Class Park and Event Centre, forcing a change of venue.

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Party officials later informed TheCable that the convention had been moved to another location in Area 10.

TheCable understands that a date for the formal presentation of the party’s flag to Jonathan would be announced in due course.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.