PDP woos Jonathan for 2027 presidential run with calls for his return growing nationwide. Ex-president demands automatic ticket, still consulting on decision
PDP woos Jonathan for 2027 in a renewed political push to bring back the former president ahead of the next general election.
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According to a BBC Hausa Service report, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is actively lobbying Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election under its banner.
Abdullahi stated that the move is backed by widespread calls from Nigerians urging Jonathan to return, citing his past leadership qualities and statesmanlike behavior.
“He did not rig the 2015 election, and he peacefully conceded defeat for the sake of the nation,” he said.
The former president, who served one term before losing to Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, is reportedly considering the proposal.
According to PDP insiders, Jonathan is consulting widely, and one of his conditions includes receiving an automatic ticket if he agrees to run.
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Reports also suggest some PDP governors accompanied Jonathan to Gambia recently as part of the ongoing effort to persuade him.
