Peter Obi Would Win Northern States if He Returns to PDP – Jerry Gana

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, has stated that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi would defeat any opponent in Nigeria’s northern states if he returns to contest under the PDP.

Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday, Gana said:
“I’m a researcher, and I research opinions. In the northern states, Peter Obi under the PDP will defeat any candidate, because our people are very fair‑minded.”

Obi left the PDP in May 2022 and ran for president under the Labour Party during the 2023 elections.

Gana also emphasized the PDP’s deep grassroots history, saying the party was built from the ground up since its formation in 1998. He recalled how the PDP dominated the 1999 general elections, winning the presidency, National Assembly, and most local governments.

> “We restored democracy and re-established civil rule in Nigeria. The PDP was truly a grassroots party,” Gana added