Nigeria, May 27 -- The two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factions have nominated separate governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in Plateau State.

The faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Nyesom Wike conducted its primary on Tuesday and nominated Kefas Ropshik as its candidate.

The other faction, led by Tanimu Turaki, had earlier named Sunday Biggs as its candidate.

In a statement issued by his media team, Mr Ropshik said he polled 19,938 votes to defeat three other aspirants at the primary. He said the exercise drew delegates from all 17 local government areas of the state.

Mr Ropshik's s emergence positions him to challenge the incumbent governor, Caleb Mutfwang, who is seeking a second t...