A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has scheduled May 23, 2026, for its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The decision was reached during the party’s 106th National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja and was disclosed by the caretaker committee’s publicity secretary, Jungudo Mohammed.
Under the timetable approved by the faction, primaries for State Houses of Assembly will take place on May 2, followed by National Assembly primaries on May 9 and governorship primaries on May 16, ahead of the presidential primary scheduled for May 23.
The schedule is said to be in line with the election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission and the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
Key party figures present at the meeting included former governors Samuel Ortom and Ifeanyi Ikpeazu. The faction also urged party members to embrace unity and reconciliation as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections.
