2027: Goodluck Jonathan Poised for Presidential Comeback — PDP Ally Confirms

 

2027: Goodluck Jonathan Poised for Presidential Comeback — PDP Ally Confirms

By Prince Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond | Global Egberi Media International

ABUJA, NIGERIA — In what could reshape the dynamics of Nigeria’s political landscape, former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is reportedly making calculated moves to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

According to a trusted PDP insider who spoke under strict anonymity, discussions around Jonathan's return have moved beyond mere speculation. “He has agreed in principle,” the source said. “What remains is the formal announcement. Everything is in motion.”

The Silent Build-Up

The call for Jonathan’s return is not a lone whisper. It is a coordinated strategy allegedly championed by a coalition of influential political figures, elder statesmen, and key stakeholders across the country. They believe Jonathan remains one of the few politicians with both local and international credibility who can serve as a unifying figure in today’s deeply polarized Nigeria.

“We’re experiencing economic freefall, galloping inflation, rising poverty, and widespread discontent. People remember the relative peace and economic stability under Jonathan. That nostalgia is now becoming political fuel,” the PDP ally noted.

A Transitional Presidency?

Insiders describe the strategy as a “transitional solution” to the country’s leadership crisis. As Jonathan can only serve one more term under the constitution, many political actors — especially in the North — see this as an opportunity to set the stage for a power shift in 2031.

“It is a calculated balancing act. Jonathan does four years, and the North gets a clean eight-year stretch after that. It's a win-win for both regions,” the source explained.

Key Political Consultations Underway

Jonathan, who has maintained a relatively quiet public profile since leaving office in 2015, is said to be actively holding closed-door meetings with critical national stakeholders.

One such meeting reportedly took place in Minna, Niger State, where he held strategic discussions with former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd). While Babangida's response to Jonathan’s ambitions remains confidential, the source claimed the Northern power brokers are already warming up to the idea.

Beyond that, Jonathan has intensified consultations in the South-South geopolitical zone, especially among Niger Delta leaders, traditional institutions, youth coalitions, and grassroots political blocs. “The groundwork is being laid — silently but steadily,” another insider disclosed.

The Tinubu Factor

Should Jonathan officially enter the race, political observers predict a historic rematch against the incumbent, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to seek re-election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. The face-off between two titans of Nigerian politics would ignite one of the most consequential electoral battles since 1999.

Jonathan’s candidacy, if confirmed, is expected to reenergize the PDP base, attract floating voters, and redraw the alliances that shaped the 2023 elections.

Public Reactions: A Mixed Bag

Reactions on social media and political forums have been mixed. While many Nigerians, especially from the South-South and South-East, have welcomed the idea, others question the moral implications of a former president returning to the same office.

Yet, in a country where nostalgia often becomes a political weapon, Jonathan’s perceived legacy of peace, humility, and economic stability could become a powerful rallying point — especially amid widespread disillusionment with current governance realities.

What Comes Next?

For now, Nigerians await official confirmation. Will Jonathan finally declare? Will the PDP endorse his comeback unanimously? And how will the APC react to this new twist?

Only time will tell. But one thing is clear: the 2027 race has just taken a dramatic turn.

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