By Desire Emmanuel
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections to the southern part of the country.
The party announced the decision at its National Convention held at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Saturday, May 9, saying the ticket will return to the Northern part of the country in 2031.
This decision seems to have cleared the way for the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi and other southern aspirants to proceed and purchase the presidential form of the party.
This may however not have gone down well with the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who is touted to be eyeing the presidential seat on the platform of the party in 2027.
The motion was moved by Afam Ogene, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State and was adopted by the delegates.
He said the zoning arrangement was aimed at promoting equity, fairness and national unity within the party and the country at large.
According to him, the party believes that giving the south the opportunity to produce the next presidential candidate will strengthen inclusiveness and deepen democratic participation.
