How PDP may lose Southeast in 2023

As we move closer to the 2023 general elections, there are more discussions into what the chances of each political party may look like, if subjected to the voting culture of some geopolitical zones.

Although, Southeastern part of Nigeria may be considered as a sure bet for the main opposition party in the country, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), when it comes to National election, but the political reality on ground may put the belief in question.

Remarkably, it could be relevant to recall that Southeastern part of Nigeria is made up five states, including Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, Enugu State and Anambra State. However, looking at these states, there may be slimmer chances for the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to record the same level of support it has been receiving from the geopolitical zone, since 1999. How do I mean?

I mean, it could be very difficult for the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to record the same number of support it has been receiving from Enugu State, looking at the growing rate at which the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is being embraced by citizens of the state.

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Also, the recent election in Anambra State may, politically, be an eyes opener for the supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC), in the course of rising against the manipulative strategies of the other political parties, in the region. Recall that the recent Anambra State election could be considered as an acid test to what the 2023 election may look like in the state. I mean, the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), may replan against the strategies that were used by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the last election. Also, considering the fact that APGA may not take the presidential election so serious, there may be wider chance for APC to close gap in the state.

In Imo State, the chances of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to win the general election is, considerably, high looking at the fact the party is the ruling party in the state.

Also, Ebonyi State could be considered to be in favor of APC, looking at the fact that the state is under the control of APC and the growing popularity of the party in the state.

Although, PDP may win in Enugu State, but the margin may not be enough to close the gap that APC may maintain in other states, looking at the uncertain political future that face the Abia State chapter of PDP as Governor and some prominent members of the state are already in political race ahead of the 2023 general elections.