Release of election timetable: We are ready, says PDP

By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

The court recognized National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC), of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), has said that it is fully prepared for the next year’s general election,which timetable was released of Friday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja.

The Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN)-led INEC, in announcing the timetable, fixed February 20, 2027 for the conduct of both the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The commission slated Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for March 6 next year.

While reacting to the release of the timetable for the 2027 general election, the NCWC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, declared that it is ready to meet all Constitutional and Regulatory requirements within the stipulated timelines.

According to the statement, “The National Caretaker Working Committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledges the release of the Notice of Election Timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 General Elections.

“In the light of this development, the Party reassures its members particularly those aspiring to contest elective offices that all internal party disputes and pending litigations involving the Party are being diligently pursued and are expected to be conclusively resolved well ahead of the window provided for political parties to conduct their primaries.

“The PDP is fully prepared to meet all Constitutional and Regulatory requirements within the stipulated timelines.

“In this regard, the party urges all aspirants to remain calm, focused, prepared and be guided by subsequent directives from the leadership of our great party.

“The PDP further reassures Nigerians of its readiness to offer Credible Leadership and a clear alternative anchored on Good Governance, Accountability, National Peace and Unity, and a Sustainable Development for our Great Nation.

“Members are therefore urged to remain actively involved, intensify grassroots mobilization, and uphold the enduring values that define our great Party.

“The Party deeply appreciates the continued loyalty and dedication of its members and supporters and encourages sustained engagement as we collectively position the PDP for success in 2027”, the statement concluded.