We have no alternative to Tinubu in 2027 - Sokoto PDP governorship candidate

Abdullahi Sokoto, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State's governorship race, has stated that the PDP has no alternative presidential candidate for the 2027 election besides President Bola Tinubu. During a stakeholders' meeting at the PDP secretariat in Sokoto, Abdullahi revealed that the party is negotiating an alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through the Rainbow Coalition, a political platform linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

This proposed arrangement aims to secure support for Tinubu's bid for a second term while allowing the PDP to retain candidates for other state positions in the 2027 elections. The alliance does not entail the abandonment of the PDP's political structure or its candidates vying for elective offices in Sokoto State. Abdullahi emphasized that the coalition is open to political parties, groups, and individuals who share its objectives, regardless of their political leanings.

He also urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to reevaluate his stance and join the alliance to support Tinubu's re-election bid, stressing that the collaboration seeks to unite political interests through consultations and cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections.