Nigeria, March 30 -- The former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said the success of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional national convention held on Sunday has shown that the party will be on the ballot in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at the convention in Abuja, Mr Saraki said the validation of the current NWC by a competent court and the presence of INEC officials at the convention have provided legitimacy that will smooth the party's path to presenting candidates in the 2027 elections.

"We now have a party that people can no longer blackmail or make fun of them that they will not be on the ballot. Now we know PDP will be on the ballot paper in 2027. This is a great achievement," he said.

"Our mission is to ensure...