We are selling presidential forms to aspirants – PDP faction

The Interim National Working Committee, INWC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has denied allegations that the party has refused to sell its Presidential nomination form to some interested party.  National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ini Ememobong, in a statement on Thursday said there had not been any encumbrance to those who had wanted […]

The Interim National Working Committee, INWC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has denied allegations that the party has refused to sell its Presidential nomination form to some interested party. 

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ini Ememobong, in a statement on Thursday said there had not been any encumbrance to those who had wanted to Purchase its forms ahead of the next election. 

The party also said even though the Presidential ticket has been zoned to the south, they are ready to sell to any candidate who is interested because it is their constitutional rights. 

Ememobong said, “We are aware of an allegation of the party’s refusal for the sale of form to an aspirant to the office of the President. 

“We state clearly that the Interim National Working Committee is not aware of any hindrance by the party through its officials to prevent anybody from purchasing the forms.” 

The party leadership noted that, they had in response to the appeal by party members, recently amended the timetable to grant extension of time for more people to purchase and complete their forms.

“By the amended timetable, the last date for purchase and return of completed forms is Friday 22nd May 2026, and the special screening for those yet to be screened is on Saturday 23rd May 2026.” 

PDP said it is worth mentioning that though the National Executive Committee of the party had long ago zoned the Presidential ticket to aspirants from the southern part of Nigeria, “the right to aspire is a constitutional provision which cannot be circumscribed by directional agreements like zoning.

“To this end, we urge the public to discountenance any story alleging that the party is preventing people from purchasing forms. We reiterate that our forms are still available within the period provided for in the amended timetable and all Nigerians seeking to genuinely contest on our platform are free to obtain, fill and return their forms.”