Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang congratulated the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on a smooth governorship primary and endorsed Sunday Garba Biggs as the party's candidate for the 2027 election [1].

This endorsement signals a critical unification effort within the PDP as it prepares to challenge for power in Plateau State. The support of a former governor provides institutional legitimacy to the new candidate and may consolidate the party's voter base ahead of the general election.

Jang said the primary process was credible and transparent [2]. He said the party's internal democratic process was essential for establishing a strong foundation for the upcoming campaign. By backing Biggs, Jang said the PDP would have a strong chance of victory in 2027 [1].

The primary period in May 2026 saw a significant mobilization of party members across Plateau State [2]. This activity coincided with broader party preparations, including the screening of 131 House of Assembly aspirants by the Plateau PDP [3].

The endorsement follows a period of internal deliberation within the party to ensure the chosen candidate could maintain stability in the region. Jang's public support for Biggs is intended to discourage factionalism, and encourage party loyalty as the 2027 cycle progresses [1].

Plateau State has historically been a contested region in Nigerian politics, making the internal cohesion of the PDP a primary factor in its electoral strategy. The party is now focusing on transitioning from the primary phase to a general election campaign strategy that leverages both the experience of veteran leaders and the appeal of the new candidate [2].

“Jang said the primary process was credible and transparent.”

The endorsement of Sunday Garba Biggs by Jonah Jang represents a strategic alignment of the PDP's old guard with its new leadership in Plateau State. In the context of Nigerian state politics, the public backing of a former governor is often a prerequisite for maintaining party discipline and securing the loyalty of local power brokers, which is essential for a successful 2027 campaign.