Nigerian Opposition Hints It Wants Southerner as Next President
- PDP will elect a chairman from the north in late October
- Party has previously split top posts between two regions
Muhammadu Buhari is due to step down after elections in 2023.
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Nigeria’s main opposition party said its next chairman will come from the north of the country, fueling expectations it may select a southerner to fight the next presidential contest.