There are indications that a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed, and five others are warming up to square it up for the vacant position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Others who are jostling for the job are Prof. Ahmed Alkali, a former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, former Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil and PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jalo Abdullahi.
According to reports, some governors are pushing for ex-Governor, Sule Lamido and ex-Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema.
The chances of both Lamido and Shema may be hanging in the balance, as prominent members of the party, including some members of the Board of Trustees, BOT, are insisting that the Northeast should retain the position.
There are however indications that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who is expected to play a prominent role in the choice of who becomes chairman, favours young elements leading the party.
The party is awaiting the date of a mini-National Convention to elect the chairman.
A source in party said: “Most leaders and members are uncomfortable that we have an Acting National Chairman.
“Already, six candidates appear to be interested in leading the party. While four of the candidates are from the Northeast, two others from the Northwest (ex-Governors Lamido and Shema) are being recommended by some governors and leaders of the party.
“We are not sure whether or not the former governors are interested in leading the party.”
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