The Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied allegations that it is preventing aspirants from purchasing nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election.
This was disclosed in a statement issued onĀ ThursdayĀ by the National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
It read, āWe are aware of an allegation of the partyās refusal the sale of form to an aspirant to the office of the President. We state clearly that the Interim National Working Committee is not aware of any hindrance by the party through its officials to prevent anybody from purchasing the forms.
āIn fact, the party had in response to the appeal by party members, recently amended the timetable to grant extension of time for more people to purchase and complete their forms.
āBy the amended timetable, the last date for purchase and return of completed forms isĀ Friday 22nd May 2026, and the special screening for those yet to be screened is onĀ Saturday 23rd May 2026.
āIt is worth mentioning that though the National Executive Committee of our party had long ago zoned the presidential ticket to aspirants from the southern part of Nigeria, the right to aspire is a constitutional provision which cannot be circumscribed by directional agreements like zoning.
āTo this end, we urge the public to discountenance any story alleging that the party is preventing people from purchasing forms.
āWe reiterate that our forms are still available within the period provided for in the amended timetable and all Nigerians seeking to genuinely contest on our platform are free to obtain, fill and return their forms,ā it stated.
2027: Turaki PDP faction speaks on alleged refusal to sell presidential forms
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