2027: Donald Duke, 2 others reject consensus for PRP presidential primaries

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By Luminous Jannamike

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Three cleared presidential aspirants of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, including former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, have rejected a consensus arrangement and will face party members in the PRP presidential primaries scheduled for Monday.

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The decision comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections amid growing public criticism over imposed candidates, internal wrangling and backroom political deals during party primaries.

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In a statement by the PRP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the party said the aspirants unanimously agreed to submit their ambitions to party members during the nationwide exercise.

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The aspirants are Dr Nnaoke Ufere from Abia State, Engr (Dr) Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley from Edo State, and Donald Duke.

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“The three cleared presidential aspirants of the Peoples Redemption Party have convened and unanimously agreed to submit their aspirations to the will of our party members during upcoming primaries scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, across all parts of the country,” Ishaq said.

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He added that the decision reflected the aspirants’ commitment to internal democracy and teamwork ahead of the elections.

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According to him, the PRP remained committed to a transparent and credible process for aspirants contesting elective offices across the country.

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“We are committed to conducting credible, transparent, and free primaries, involving over 260 aspirants competing for various elective offices, especially in instances where consensus is not achievable,” Ishaq said.

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