Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The 13 state governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have agreed to ensure that one of them flies the party's flag during the election. They have attempted to wrest control of the party from other stakeholders, such as former Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido. They have announced themselves as the undisputed owners of the PDP, with plans to foist indirect mode of primary election on the party for the nomination of the presidential flag-bearer. To overcome this challenge, they plan to use the zonal leadership of the party to control these states, leading to fierce political wars in some zones.