Former Cross River State governor Donald Duke has officially joined Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race, becoming one of the latest politicians to declare interest ahead of the general elections.
Duke emerged as one of three cleared presidential aspirants of the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for 25th May in Abuja.
The party said the former governor agreed to submit his ambition to the decision of party members during the nationwide exercise.
In a statement issued by PRP National Publicity Secretary Muhammed Ishaq, the party described the aspirants as committed to “democratic ideals and internal party unity.”
Duke, who governed Cross River State from 1999 to 2007, is widely known for promoting tourism and urban renewal projects, including the Tinapa Business Resort and the annual Calabar Carnival.
The former governor previously contested for president in 2019 under the Social Democratic Party, where he criticised both the ruling APC and the PDP.
At the time, he said the PDP had “lost its values and became a shadow of itself.”
The PRP says it remains committed to “credible, transparent and free primaries” as preparations continue for the 2027 elections.
Nigeria’s political space has already become increasingly active ahead of 2027, with more aspirants expected to declare interest in the coming months.
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