Ex-Cross River governor Donald Duke joins PRP presidential race ahead of May 25 primaries
A former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke, has emerged as one of the three presidential aspirants cleared by the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of its May 25 presidential primaries.
Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP national publicity secretary, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.
Mr Duke, alongside Nnaoke Ufere from Abia and Yakubu Kingsley from Edo, unanimously agreed to submit their aspirations to the decision of party members during the nationwide primaries.
The party said the aspirants demonstrated commitment to democratic ideals and internal party unity by agreeing to abide by the outcome of the exercise.
“The PRP takes pride in the calibre of its aspirants, whose dedication to democratic principles and commitment to teamwork have further strengthened our party,” the statement said.
The party also reaffirmed its readiness to conduct credible, transparent, and free primaries involving more than 260 aspirants contesting for various elective positions across the country.
It said this would apply especially in areas where consensus arrangements fail.
The PRP further pledged to uphold fairness and democratic values throughout the nomination process as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
(NAN)
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