Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and ally of former Kwara State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has disclosed that the party has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region of Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview on Channels Television. Galadima stated that the decision was part of the party's internal arrangements ahead of its upcoming presidential primaries. He emphasized that the zoning agreement is already in place, though no specific southern state was named. The NDC is currently finalizing preparations for the primaries, with details of the process expected to be released soon. Galadima did not indicate whether Kwankwaso, a northern politician, would contest the party's vice-presidential slot or support the zoning arrangement. The party has not issued an official statement on the matter. The zoning decision could influence alliance talks and candidate positioning in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. No date has been given for the primaries.
Buba Galadima claims the NDC has zoned its 2027 ticket to the South, yet Kwankwaso, its most visible figure, is from the North. If the party's top political asset is not expected to run, the zoning decision may weaken rather than unify its base. Southern aspirants within the NDC now face uncertainty over whether the declaration guarantees a fair contest or preselects a candidate. The lack of official confirmation deepens doubts about the party's internal cohesion.
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