The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has successfully uploaded the names of its presidential candidate, running mate, and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general elections.National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed announced the development, stating it marks a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the polls.He emphasized the submission as a demonstration of the PDP’s commitment to full participation in the electoral process.The upload of governorship and State House of Assembly candidates is still ongoing.

Mohammed congratulated party members and expressed optimism about the party’s prospects, vowing to build a stronger, more united PDP for Nigeria’s future.A screenshot of the INEC portal showed 410 new forms generated, with 367 submitted and 42 pending.The PDP’s actions signal its readiness to contest the 2027 elections, with the faction under Wike’s influence leading the charge.