Peoples Redemption Party backs Donald Duke, clears 420

The Peoples Redemption Party has formally confirmed former Cross River State governor Donald Duke as its presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, while clearing 420 candidates to contest for offices nationwide.

The party’s National Working Committee announced the decision on Saturday after reviewing and approving a report from its Primaries Appeal Committee, which examined petitions arising from recent primary elections. The committee upheld the outcome of the presidential primary, validating Duke’s selection, according to a statement from National Publicity Secretary Muhammed Ishaq.

In addition to the presidential ticket, the party’s leadership upheld primary election outcomes for four other categories: governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly positions across the country. All candidates emerging from these primaries have been cleared to contest, with the sole exception of the Tarauni Federal Constituency in Kano State, where the primary election was nullified.

The PRP stated it will field a total of 420 candidates across all elective positions in the 2027 polls. Ishaq said this demonstrates the party’s commitment to active...