2027: PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has cleared a former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, says Duke’s clearance came after the Primaries Appeal Committee finished reviewing the recent primary elections. The NWC approved the committee’s report.

A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, on Saturday, said the NWC also approved results of governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primaries.

Ishaq disclosed that all declared candidates were approved to run in the 2027 general elections, except for the Tarauni Federal Constituency in Kano, where the primary election was canceled.

He said the party plans to field 420 candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Ishaq said, “In line with our dedication to being actively involved in the election process, the PRP is proud to have 420 candidates running for all the positions in the 2027 general elections.”

He expressed the PRP’s commitment to the principles of internal democracy and service, as well as to delivering credible and transformative leadership for the country.