{
  "id": 18280555,
  "title": "2027: PDP presidential candidate neither seen nor heard - Ex- state chairman, Ikem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/2027-pdp-presidential-candidate-neither-seen-nor-heard-ex-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/2027-our-presidential-candidate-neither-seen-nor-heard-ex-pdp-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, has raised concerns about the lack of visibility for the party's presidential candidate, Professor Sandy Onor, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ikem stated that the party seemed to be directionless, with Onor failing to engage in activities typically expected of a presidential candidate. The former PDP chairman made these remarks during an appearance on Arise Television's Morning Show. Ikem expressed worry over the party's direction, particularly its inability to effectively showcase its presidential candidate to the Nigerian electorate. He noted that while Onor is the party's presidential candidate, he has not been seen or heard carrying out any activities, leaving the party to \"float\" in a state of uncertainty.",
  "summary": "Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, has expressed concern over the low visibility of the party's presidential candidate, Professor Sandy Onor, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ikem said the party appeared to be drifting without direction, noting that Onor had not been visible or engaged in […] 2027: PDP presidential candidate neither seen…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}