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The National Zoning Committee of the major opposition party, the people's Democratic party PDP, has been commended for zoning the party's 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, describing it as the party's shear commitment to Justice, equity and fairness.
In a telephone chat Chief Kevin Tobias Chukwu, a member of the National Zoning Committee and PDP 1st Vice Chairman Ebonyi central zone, stressed that zoning the 2027 presidential ticket to the South is a clear demonstration of the party's sensitivity to the yearnings of the people and a willingness to carry every section of the country along in the quest for national unity and inclusiveness.
"This is a welcome development. It shows that the PDP is committed to justice, equity, and fairness, which are the very principles on which our party was founded. By zoning the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, the party has demonstrated sensitivity to the yearnings of our people and a willingness to carry every section of the country along in the quest for national unity and inclusiveness".
Chukwu explained further that the zoning will engender stability, cohesion and renewed confidence in the party.
"The Zoning portends stability, cohesion, and renewed confidence. For a party that has gone through 7some turbulence since 2023, this decision sends a strong message that the PDP is ready to reconcile and reposition itself ahead of the general elections. It tells Nigerians that we remain the party that listens, the party that heals divisions, and the party that can restore balance in the federation".
He assured that PDP will make headway come 2027 despite the fact that the incumbent president is also from the South.
"Yes, certainly. Leadership is not just about where you come from but about competence, credibility, and vision. Nigerians are yearning for good governance, they want security, economic prosperity, and a government that truly cares for the people. If the PDP presents a credible candidate who can offer a clear alternative to what we have today, Nigerians will embrace that choice irrespective of the incumbent’s region".
He opined that Zoning has always been a conflict management tool of the party and expressed confidence that the zoning will be a right step towards resolving the internal cracks in the party.
"It is a major step in the right direction. Of course, in a democratic family like the PDP, disagreements are natural. But zoning has always been our conflict management tool, and it has worked well for us in the past. With this decision, many of the internal cracks will be healed. What remains is for all stakeholders to put personal interests aside and work for the greater interest of the party".
Chief Kevin Tobias Chukwu explained further that the Zoning also applied to the state and zones as well.
"Zoning is a principle that applies across different levels of our party structure. At the national level, it guides the presidential ticket. At the state level, it helps balance representation among senatorial zones. While each state has its peculiar dynamics, the spirit of zoning remains the same, to ensure inclusiveness, fairness, and a sense of belonging for all".
He called on those who would like to aspire for elective position in the party to endeavor to respect the zoning arrangements of the party and enjoined all PDP faithful to remain steadfast with the party as the party is coming out stronger than ever before come 2027.
"My advice is simple: let us put the party first. Aspirants should prepare themselves with clear programmes and ideas that can win the confidence of Nigerians. They should also respect the zoning arrangement and see it as an opportunity to strengthen unity rather than as a barrier. To our party faithful, I say, remain steadfast. The PDP is coming back stronger, and together we will rescue Nigeria in 2027".
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