The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, a move seen as boosting the chances of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
The decision was announced on Saturday during the party’s national convention holding in Abuja.
The party also confirmed the development in a post on its official X handle, which read, “NDC Presidential ticket is zoned to the South!!”
The convention is being attended by top party leaders, including Obi and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
According to the convention agenda made available to journalists, issues slated for discussion include zoning, ratification of the amended party constitution and the election of national executives.
The party has recently witnessed an influx of politicians defecting from other political parties, including the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
On Tuesday, 17 members of the House of Representatives defected from the ADC to the NDC during plenary.
