After former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswan, another ex-governor has joined the race for to become the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The new entrant is the former governor of Niger state, Muazu Babangida Aliyu.
Aliyu’s entry into the race adds a significant heavyweight contender, given his political experience and influence, particularly within the party’s ranks.
As a former governor and prominent figure in the PDP, his candidacy is likely to reshape the dynamics of the chairmanship contest.
With Aliyu’s participation, the PDP chairmanship race is expected to become even more fiercely contested as aspirants jostle for support and endorsements from party members and stakeholders nationwide.
He is expected to slug it out with a former Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki and a former governor of Benue state, Senator Gabriel Suswam.
The PDP is set to hold its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting next week after about 18 months.
The NEC is the highest decision-making body of the main opposition party
