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Turaki PDP Group Says It Has Cleared Goodluck Jonathan As Sole 2027 Presidential Candidate

Last updated: May 19, 2026 5:32 pm
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The Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee, NWC of the Peoples Democratic Party says it has granted automatic ticket to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to contest the 2027 Presidential Election.

The PDP faction says the decision was taken following the waiver given the former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan against screening and other processes.

The former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu who disclosed this on behalf of the screening committee at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja where the screening excersie was conducted for other Aspirants explains that the party has taken the best decision to give credible alternative to Nigerians to bring back the needed development, security and prosperity of Nigeria.

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