In a surprising political twist, former President Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing to return to the ballot in 2027 to challenge President Bola Tinubu.
According to reports, the former Nigerian leader is being strongly considered by top figures in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to fly the party’s flag.
The development has been described as unexpected, especially since Jonathan has remained largely quiet in the current political cycle.
A close ally of the former president revealed that plans to bring Jonathan back have reached advanced stages.
The source, a fellow PDP member, disclosed that Jonathan has accepted the move and is seriously considering a one-term presidency.
“The plan to draft the former President to contest on PDP’s platform had gone far, and he had accepted,” the ally told Vanguard.
The goal, according to the source, is to use Jonathan’s leadership to address Nigeria’s growing poverty, economic hardship, and national instability.
The campaign to convince Jonathan to return is being driven by influential national elders, according to reports.
These leaders believe the former president helped stabilize the economy during his six years in power.
“The project to bring back Jonathan to reposition Nigeria was being driven by key Nigerian leaders and elders,”the ally stated.
Meanwhile, it was also revealed that Jonathan has begun consulting senior political figures, both within and outside the PDP.
He reportedly met with former military president General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) last weekend at his Minna Hilltop mansion to discuss the possibility of returning to the presidency.
Although Babangida’s response was not disclosed, the ally expressed hope that “the idea had been properly sold to the north.”
Jonathan is said to be in the South-South region, quietly meeting with key stakeholders and grassroots leaders.
These consultations are expected to strengthen his support base ahead of an official announcement.
It was gathered that meetings took place in Port Harcourt, although details about the individuals involved remain unclear.
