Table of Contents
- PDP Endorses Tanimu Turaki
- Announcement by Ahmadu Fintiri
- Profile of Tanimu Turaki
- PDP's 102nd Meeting Resolution
- Micro-Zoning of Chairmanship Slot
- Consensus Candidate Selection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North has endorsed former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as their consensus candidate for the position of National Chairman ahead of the party’s convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, made this announcement on behalf of the zone after a meeting of Northern PDP leaders in Abuja on Wednesday night.
Fintiri declared Turaki the consensus candidate, emphasizing that any aspirant who disagrees with this decision is welcome to contest.
According to DAILY POST, Turaki is a distinguished legal expert with extensive experience in constitutional law, election petition litigation, commercial arbitration, cross-border and international criminal law, intellectual property, oil and gas, and mergers and acquisitions.
The nominee previously served as the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs and also held the position of Supervising Minister of Labour and Productivity during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
It is noteworthy that during its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on August 25, the PDP resolved to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South and the position of National Chairman to the North.
Following this, Northern leaders further micro-zoned the chairmanship slot to the Northwest over the weekend.
Fintiri explained that after extensive consultations with leaders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Turaki emerged as the unanimous consensus candidate for the position of PDP National Chairman.
“We convened this evening to discuss and make a decision regarding the office of the Chairman of our esteemed party, the PDP, which was zoned to the North.
“During our meeting, we reflected deeply and widely through consultations, and as we approach Ibadan for our national convention, we have adopted a consensus candidate to represent the North, and by extension, Nigeria, as the Chairman of the PDP.
“That individual is K.T. Turaki, SAN. This is our decision this evening, and he is the candidate we are presenting at that convention for this position.
“While I don’t want to speculate on what others may be saying outside, we are gentlemen, and as you can see, we are all leaders. We represent each of the states in the North, the 19 states, including Abuja, the FCT. This is our decision, and we expect this to be the lineup of our delegates in Ibadan,” he stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tanimu Turaki?
Tanimu Turaki is a former Minister of Special Duties and a distinguished legal expert with extensive experience in various fields of law.
What is the significance of the PDP convention in November?
The convention will be pivotal for the PDP as it will finalize the party's leadership structure and set the stage for future electoral strategies.
What was the outcome of the PDP's 102nd National Executive Committee meeting?
The meeting resolved to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South and the position of National Chairman to the North.
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