Former Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has pledged to support whoever emerges as the consensus presidential candidate of the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.Duke made the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of his running mate, Sule Mohammed, and the party’s manifesto.
He said opposition parties must first agree on a common vision and direction for Nigeria before deciding who should lead the coalition.He maintained that he would respect a collective democratic decision, whether the coalition settles for him or another aspirant, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi.Duke also cautioned against replacing the APC-led government with another administration that would repeat the same governance failures.Meanwhile, PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said the party was open to supporting a common opposition candidate but would not dissolve its structure or merge into another political party.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.