Duke Open to Stepping Down for Consensus Opposition Candidate
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has expressed readiness to step down for a consensus opposition candidate in the 2027 election if such an agreement emerges within the opposition coalition.
Duke made the statement on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, in Abuja during the unveiling of his vice-presidential candidate, Malam Sule Mohammed, and the PRP manifesto.
He said he would respect a democratic decision by opposition parties to settle for another presidential candidate, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, provided the agreement was reached through a collective process.
“Of course, if it’s me, I hope they would do the same. And if it’s any other person, I would do the same. I would respect it. But you can’t call for a coalition, then disagree if you don’t follow your part,” Duke said.
He added that the more important issue was not merely the selection of a candidate but the shared vision and direction for Nigeria.
The former Cross River State governor stressed that the purpose of a coalition should go beyond sharing political positions and selecting a presidential candidate.
By Oyinkansola Shittu.
