Why Peter Obi Would Dominate The North Under PDP – Jerry Gana Explains

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has stated that Peter Obi would outperform any opponent in the northern region if he rejoined the PDP.

According to Gana, Obi’s potential success in the North would stem from the region’s deep sense of fairness and justice.

He made this remark on Wednesday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme aired on Arise Television.

Gana suggested that some political contenders might even choose to step aside in the 2027 presidential race, recognizing the growing strength and appeal of the PDP.

“The PDP is well-grounded. I conduct opinion research, and I can tell you that Peter Obi, under the PDP, would defeat any other candidate in the North because our people are just and open-minded,” Gana said.

He confirmed ongoing efforts to bring Obi back to the PDP, revealing that he is part of a team actively scouting for strong presidential contenders.

“We are in talks with Peter Obi. While he is an excellent candidate, we are also evaluating others. The search is ongoing,” he explained.

Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Gana admitted the PDP made an error by not retaining Obi.

“We made a misstep in 2023. If I were Atiku, I would’ve told Peter, ‘It’s your turn now; I’ll take the vice-presidency.’ But that didn’t happen,” he concluded.