Presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the South East have demanded that the party’s presidential ticket for 2023 should be zoned to their area.
After their meeting in Abuja on Saturday, the aspirants at the meeting were: Anyim Pius Anyim, former Senate President, Peter Obi, erstwhile Anambra State governor, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, renowned industrialist and Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze.
“We have agreed to work together as a team and we will work together to ensure that a South Easterner emerges as PDP flag bearer.”
“We intend to consult with other zones on this issue and it is based on fairness and equity.
“In doing so, it is important to note that we have always supported other zones and we now expect them to reciprocate.”
“it is to our knowledge that more aspirants may have obtained forms under PDP and we hope they will join us later.” They stated this in a communique read by Anyim Pius Anyim, former Senate President.
On the issue of consensus candidate, Anyim said: “When we get to the bridge, we will cross it. We will work together in the interest of the Party, in the interest of the nation and in the interest of the South East.”
 from the South East have demanded that the party’s presidential ticket for 2023 should be zoned to their area.){kind=link}