2027: PDP Fully Prepared to Reclaim Power,. Boasts Gov. Dauda Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fully prepared to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.

Lawal made the bold assertion during a recent political engagement, as reported by The Guardian Nigeria via its official X handle. The governor stated that the PDP has not only regrouped but has been strategically positioning itself to return to power at the federal level through effective mobilization and internal reforms.

He emphasized that the failures of the APC government, especially in the areas of insecurity, economic hardship, and weakened institutional governance, have created a clear path for the PDP’s resurgence.

According to him, Nigerians are now yearning for purposeful leadership that prioritizes stability, security, and economic renewal—values he believes the PDP is ready to deliver.

“Our party, the PDP, has learnt from its past and has taken deliberate steps to reform itself from within. We are not just waiting for 2027—we are working for it,” Governor Lawal reportedly said, reaffirming his party loyalty and dismissing earlier speculations of defection to the APC.

The Zamfara governor has been increasingly vocal in recent months, participating in various PDP strategy meetings and consultations aimed at reviving the party’s national appeal. He has also been seen as one of the PDP governors pushing for the party’s reorganization ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.

This declaration by Lawal adds fresh momentum to political discourse as various parties begin to shape their narratives and build coalitions ahead of the next general elections. It also signals the resolve within some PDP circles to present a unified front despite internal frictions that have tested the party’s cohesion since its loss of federal power in 2015.

Analysts believe that with governors like Lawal actively championing the PDP cause, the opposition party may begin to regain political relevance—especially in Northern states where public sentiment continues to shift in response to economic pressure and insecurity.

Although the APC still maintains significant control at the federal and state levels, statements such as Lawal’s underline a growing confidence within the opposition that the political tide could change if the electorate is presented with a credible alternative.

As the 2027 elections draw closer, such declarations are expected to become more frequent, setting the stage for what many believe will be one of Nigeria’s most fiercely contested political transitions since 1999.