Goodluck Jonathan Prepares for 2027 Presidential Run, Courts Northern Leaders


Goodluck Jonathan Prepares for 2027 Presidential Run, Courts Northern Leaders
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is gearing up to contest the 2027 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), actively engaging northern leaders to build support. A source close to Jonathan confirmed he has agreed to run, driven by Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges under the All Progressives Congress (APC) since 2015. The PDP views Jonathan, who served from 2010 to 2015, as a unifying figure, leveraging his 2015 concession to Muhammadu Buhari as proof of his commitment to national stability. Jonathan recently met former military President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, pledging a single four-year term if elected to address corruption, insecurity, and infrastructure deficits. PDP’s Ibrahim Abdullahi highlighted public regret over Jonathan’s 2015 loss, positioning him as...