PDP Loses 2023 Election Due to No Southern Ticket

PDP’s 2023 loss linked to zoning failure - Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has attributed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) loss in the 2023 presidential election to the party’s failure to zone its presidential ticket to the southern region of Nigeria. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Mohammed, who serves as the chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, reflected on the party’s experience in the 2023 election.

According to Mohammed, the outcome of the election was a learning process for the party, and the failure to zone the ticket to the southern part of the country was a key factor in their loss. He stated, “Life is always a learning process. When we did it in 2023, it was not a pleasant experience, and that was why we lost.”

It is worth noting that the PDP has since taken steps to address this issue, with the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting resulting in the zoning of the presidential ticket to southern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. This decision suggests that the party is taking measures to apply the lessons learned from the 2023 election to future electoral contests.

The 2023 presidential election was a significant event in Nigerian politics, with the PDP being one of the major contenders. The party’s performance in the election was closely watched, and the post-election analysis has been ongoing. Governor Mohammed’s comments provide insight into the party’s internal assessment of their loss and their strategy for future elections.

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, the PDP’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to the southern region is likely to have implications for the party’s chances and the overall electoral landscape. The move may be seen as an attempt to bolster support in the southern region and potentially gain an advantage over other political parties. With the 2027 elections approaching, political parties and stakeholders in Nigeria are likely to be closely watching the developments and strategies of major parties like the PDP.

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