Nigeria, Oct. 9 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Support Group has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The endorsement was contained in a communique issued at the end of the group's 8th meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, between Wednesday and Thursday.

In the communique jointly signed by the Northern Coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, and the North-West Zonal Secretary, Adamu Narayi, the group described Jonathan as "the most unifying figure capable of restoring stability and national cohesion ahead of 2027."

The coalition, comprising PDP loyalists and affiliated support groups across the 19 northern states, reaffirmed confidence in the party's acting...