PDP’s 2023 Presidential Loss: Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro Reveals Key Mistake. In a candid interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Senator Abba Moro attributed the PDP’s 2023 presidential election loss to the party’s decision to field Atiku Abubakar as its candidate. Moro stated that abandoning the party’s zoning arrangement and presenting a northern candidate to succeed a northern president was a costly error.

A Painful Setback

Moro described the party’s loss as a “painful setback” and a “monumental election” lost in a “disastrous manner.” He explained that Nigerians rejected the PDP’s decision to field a northern candidate, leading to the party’s defeat.

A Lesson Learned

The PDP has since reviewed its strategy and acknowledged its mistake. Moro noted that the party has learned from its error and is taking steps to correct it. The PDP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) recently zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move Moro believes is rooted in fairness, equity, and justice.

A New Direction

Moro emphasized that the party’s decision to zone the presidential ticket to the South is a step in the right direction. He believes this move will help rebuild trust, ensure fairness, and restore unity within the party’s ranks. The PDP’s zoning decision has significant implications for the 2027 presidential election, and Moro’s comments provide insight into the party’s internal dynamics [1].