Nigeria, May 9 -- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the South for a single four-year term, with the North expected to produce the party's candidate in 2031.

The decision was adopted at the party's national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. The motion for the zoning arrangement was moved by Afam Victor and seconded by Seyi Sowumi before it was unanimously adopted by delegates.

The convention also ratified all members of the party's National Executive Committee following a motion moved by Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra Central.

The party claimed the zoning arrangement was adopted in the interest of fairness, balance, and to prevent the recurring interna...