The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence in its chances ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that it has no alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and remains determined to defeat the party at the polls.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview on Tuesday.
Speaking on the reported alliance between the APC and PDP, Mohammed described the insinuation as mischievous.
“Some people have continued to make claims that the PDP is in alliance with the APC, but such statements are mischievous.
“Considering the current situation within the APC and the defections the PDP is receiving, there is no basis for such allegations.
“We have no alliance or romance with the APC. The PDP is on its own, and our target is to defeat the APC. And we will defeat APC come 2027,” he said.
He added that the party’s ongoing screening and nomination exercise has been progressing smoothly, with aspirants from different states already submitting their forms.
He stated, “The screening of aspirants for the 2027 election will commence tomorrow. Screening for some aspirants will be conducted in their respective states, while the screening for governorship and presidential aspirants will be held at Legacy House on Thursday. There will be no screening exercise at the secretariat.
“So far, the process has been highly commendable and is progressing smoothly.
“Aspirants are already returning their forms. As I speak with you, I am at Wadata Plaza waiting for people submitting their forms from Bauchi and other states.
“We have received a good number of governorship aspirants who have returned their forms, including three aspirants each from Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, and several other states.
“The exercise has been smooth, with no hitches. Aspirants have shown great enthusiasm, happiness, and confidence in the process. We are optimistic about the outcome of the exercise and hopeful that after the primaries, 2027 will be a good year for the PDP.”
The PUNCH