PRP Clears Donald Duke, 420 Others to Contest 2027 Elections

The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has ratified the results of its primary elections, clearing former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke and 420 other candidates to fly the party's flag in the 2027 general elections.**

The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has approved the outcome of its primary elections, paving the way for former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, and 420 other aspirants to contest various positions on the party's platform in the 2027 general elections.

The party announced the development following the conclusion of its primaries, during which candidates emerged for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state legislative positions across the country.

The endorsement of Donald Duke, a one-time governor and former presidential aspirant, is seen as a significant boost for the PRP as it seeks to position itself as a credible alternative in the nation's political landscape ahead of the next general elections.

The party's leadership said the primaries were conducted in line with the provisions of its constitution, the Electoral Act and the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the exercise as transparent, free and fair.

According to the PRP, the 420 candidates cleared to contest cut across the various tiers of elective offices, reflecting the party's determination to field candidates in as many constituencies as possible across the federation.

The party leadership expressed confidence in the calibre of its candidates, noting that they were drawn from a pool of experienced politicians, technocrats and grassroots mobilisers committed to the party's ideals of social justice, good governance and people-oriented development.

The PRP also called on Nigerians to embrace the party as a viable platform for change, promising to present credible candidates and policies aimed at addressing the country's economic and security challenges.

The party urged its members and supporters to remain united and begin early mobilisation efforts in preparation for what it described as a decisive electoral contest in 2027.