Abba Moro: PDP Ticket Awaits Obi in 2027 If He Comes Back

Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South, says that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi could be in a position to secure the Peoples Democratic Party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election if he decides to return to the party. Moro emphasized that Obi’s political resurgence hinges on such a move, suggesting that his current platform may not offer the same opportunity.

This statement comes amid growing whispers about Obi’s future in Nigeria’s political arena. With the PDP’s presidential ticket slated for the south in 2027, speculation has mounted that Obi’s return to the party could align with that zoning arrangement. Moro’s remarks reinforce the view that Obi’s candidacy stands a stronger chance within PDP’s structure than in his current role outside the party fold.

But not everyone sees a clear path forward for Obi, even within PDP. Some sources say his prospects remain uncertain suggesting that other figures, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, might be considered more likely beneficiaries of the party’s southern zoning strategy.

Complicating matters further, a spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress a coalition that includes Obi warned that returning to PDP could be politically risky. The warning stems from concerns about lingering influence by the ruling party over PDP’” internal affairs.

Meanwhile, party insiders say the PDP hasn’t actively reached out to Obi but remains open to welcoming him back. The party’s leadership insists they won’t go out of their way to solicit his return but the door remains ajar should he choose to walk through it.

In essence, Abba Moro’s comments underscore a political fork in the road for Obi: return to PDP and face a viable shot at the nomination, or stay the course outside and risk seeing that opportunity slip away.