A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is ratifying nominations for the 2026 election, involving figures like Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.
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Updated oct 23
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How it started
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What happened
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is ratifying nominations for the 2026 election, involving figures like Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- In 1995, Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as a candidate by a PDP faction and sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria.Sub-event
- The Peoples Democratic Party is experiencing a factional crisis in Kwara State, involving figures like Bukola Saraki and Goodluck Jonathan.Sub-event
- Rumors suggest Fred Agbedi may contest the Nigerian election under the Peoples Democratic Party banner.Sub-event
- Akpabio's successor defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ranks of the All Progressives Congress on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
- Goodluck Jonathan announced he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, with support from Fred Agbedi.Sub-event
- Pius Abang defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State.Sub-event
PDP faction ratifies nomination for 2026 election.1 source
PDP faction supports Goodluck Jonathan's presidential bid amid internal power struggles.1 source
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The entities involved
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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