PDP: Zoning of 2023 presidential nomination will be based on wider consultation

Joshua Elekwachi, Abuja.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that the nomination of its Presidential candidate for the 2023 general election will be based on wider consultation among Nigerians.

The party explained that it has not taken any decision on any of the recommendations proposed by the Senator Bala Mohammed-led PDP Committee on the Review of the 2019 Elections.

The Party in statement by its National Publicity Secretary appreciated the overwhelming interest of Nigerians in the PDP as their national rallying point to elect a pan-Nigeria, unifying and people-oriented leadership that would rescue the nation from misrule, come 2023.

According to him, “The party notes that such unprecedented public interest and confidence in the PDP is responsible for the widespread discussions and enquiries on the recommendations of the Committee on the Review of the 2019 Elections.”

He said that the recommendations will be subjected to democratic process by relevant organs of the party and consultation across all national interests.

“While our party appreciates the enthusiasm by Nigerians on our nomination processes, the PDP assures that its decision on zoning will be the product of wide consultation, discussions and consensus building, taking into consideration the aggregate aspiration and hope of the generality of the Nigerian people.

“Our party has however noted the disposition and line of discussion from various political interests across the six geo-political zones of our country in this regard, and at the appropriate time, the collective understanding of Nigerians will prevail.”