Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must not give its 2027 presidential ticket to the Northern part of Nigeria.
Wike made this known during a media chat on Monday, with his comments seen as a direct message to Atiku Abubakar, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate.
“PDP cannot give the presidential ticket to the North (in 2027),” Wike said.
The minister condemned internal selfishness within the party, warning, “Selfishness can kill a system.”
He argued that such a move would weaken the PDP’s relevance in future contests, especially if the ruling party retains power.
“For example, if Mr President runs and wins in 2027, by 2031, APC will send their presidential ticket to the North.
“PDP will do what then? You will come back then and say since APC is sending it to the North, we should follow them and give it to the North?”
