Northern PDP’s Strategy to Split Southern Votes Against Tinubu

A powerful northern PDP faction led by Turaki is pushing for Goodluck Jonathan to contest again. They believe Tinubu will easily win the South-South region. By forcing GEJ back into the race, they hope to split votes and weaken Tinubu’s base. This group isn’t aiming to field a strong PDP candidate for 2027. Their focus is on boosting Atiku’s chances by diluting Tinubu’s support in the South-South. They know the Southwest, North Central and South-South are largely behind Tinubu. Adding Peter Obi to the race could disenfranchise the South-East vote that typically rallies behind their regional candidate. Ultimately, the South-South will decide the outcome, and it currently leans heavily toward Tinubu.

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