The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to field candidates at all levels in the 2027 general elections, including the presidency.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made this statement while providing updates on ongoing efforts to reconcile the party’s warring factions.

He emphasized that the party is approaching negotiations with the Wike faction with an open mind, insisting that any reconciliation must preserve the PDP’s role as a strong opposition party.

Speaking on Arise News’ Morning Show, Ememobong stressed that the party will ensure it remains active on the ballot and provide viable candidates at all levels.

He acknowledged the challenges posed by differing positions within the party, noting that while the Wike faction leans toward President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, the PDP mainstream remains determined to present its own candidates.

“So I can assure you that we may not endorse the president. You see what we are doing now is, when you are a leader, you are listening to the people you are leading. In the circumstance that we are, we are delegates of power and we are listening to the delegators who delegated the power to us to act.

“And at this point, the delegators of power have said, look, can we at least get to the table? When parties come to the table, you come with your reducible minimums. If there must be peace, one of the terms of the agreement we are going to take will be that we will field candidates at all points.

“And about presidential candidates, we will provide a viable candidate. We are going [to the negotiation table] with an open mind for reconciliation, but that reconciliation must keep us as an opposition party.” (The Sun)

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