POLITICS: PDP Disowns Alleged Plot to Draft Jonathan as Presidential Candidate.

By Jako Keke May 29, 2026.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that it was planning a convention to affirm former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate, describing the claims as false and misleading.

In a press release issued on Friday, the party said no convention, meeting, or political process had been scheduled or approved by its leadership or any recognised organ of the party for such purpose.

The statement, signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, urged party members, supporters, and the general public to disregard the reports, which it said were intended to create confusion within the political space.

According to the party, all its primary elections, including governorship, State Houses of Assembly, National Assembly, and presidential primaries, had already been successfully concluded in line with the Electoral Act, the party’s constitution, and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The PDP noted that the exercises were peacefully conducted and duly monitored by INEC across the country.

The opposition party further called on former President Jonathan to publicly distance himself from what it described as a “charade” in order to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process and maintain the credibility he earned while serving the nation.

The party also appealed to security agencies to investigate the source of the reports and take necessary action against those behind the alleged misinformation, accusing them of attempting to create political tension in the country.

“The PDP will henceforth not fold its arms and allow the Party to be dragged into disrepute through falsehood, misinformation, and unauthorised political activities aimed at undermining its integrity and democratic structures,” the statement said.

Reaffirming its commitment to due process, internal democracy, and the rule of law, the party advised members of the public to rely only on official communications issued by authorised officials of the PDP.

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