A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to convene a Special National Convention on Saturday at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre in Abuja to officially endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 general election. The event, scheduled to commence at 10 am, follows a series of procedural steps taken by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction, including a waiver granted to Jonathan by the screening committee on May 19, which deemed him eligible as the sole aspirant. This decision was bolstered by a recent ruling from the Federal High Court in Abuja affirming Jonathan's eligibility to participate in the election, dismissing a legal challenge against his candidacy as lacking merit. While Jonathan has yet to publicly accept the nomination or confirm his intention to run, he has indicated the importance of thorough consultation before making any definitive decisions regarding his potential candidacy.
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