A plan by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to appoint a former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, as its next national chairman is reportedly causing concern within the coalition backing the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
This development coincides with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) advancing the registration process for a new party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), which is seen as a potential new platform for opposition groups ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to the report, Shekarau, who leads the League of Northern Democrats alongside Umar Ardo, had previously advocated for the ADA's registration to prevent leadership disputes. A spokesperson, Yau Sule Yau, clarified that Shekarau had never joined the ADC coalition and remains a committed member of the PDP.
The PDP Governors’ Forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has reportedly chosen Shekarau as the consensus candidate for the national chairman position ahead of the party's convention in November.
This move is said to have received backing from former President Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. A source indicated that both leaders expressed support for efforts to stabilize the PDP and commended the choice of Shekarau to lead the party.
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