Former Advisor to Buhari Suggests Politicians are Trying to Convince Jonathan to Run for President in 2027
Former Presidential Aide Expresses Concern Over 2027 Presidential Election
There is growing political momentum surrounding the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. Reports suggest that Jonathan has shown a willingness to run, motivated by concerns over the rising poverty and hardship in the country since the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over in 2015.
Several political actors and allies within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and beyond are lobbying for Jonathan's return to politics, viewing him as a unifying figure who could address national challenges and potentially serve as a strong candidate against the incumbent party.
The party has reportedly been actively working to bring Jonathan back into the presidential race, and he has met privately with political leaders within and outside the PDP, particularly in Northern Nigeria, including retired General Ibrahim Babangida. These consultations appear aimed at building broad regional support and consensus for his candidacy.
Some political analysts propose that Jonathan may be the PDP candidate with the best chance of defeating the incumbent, positioning him as a formidable opponent to President Tinubu and possibly overshadowing candidates like Peter Obi within the opposition landscape.
However, not everyone is supportive of this movement. Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed concern over the underlying motive for Jonathan's potential return. Ahmad argues that the North should not be used as a stepping stone for power rotation.
In a post on his official Twitter handle, Ahmad stated, "The North deserves more than being used as a political ladder." He warned that the move appears driven by political convenience rather than genuine plans for national development.
Ahmad's claim suggests that there are ongoing discussions within the PDP about pushing Jonathan or Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. However, he is not in favor of the North being used as a political ladder, particularly in the context of the 2027 presidential election.
It remains to be seen how these developments will unfold in the coming months and years. The 2027 presidential election is still several years away, but the political landscape is already starting to take shape.
- Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed reservations about the potential return of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 Nigerian presidential election.
- Ahmad is concerned that the North, a region he served, might be used as a political ladder for power rotation in the 2027 election.
- He argues that the North deserves more than being a stepping stone for political ambitions, suggesting that the move appears driven by political convenience rather than national development.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly working to bring Jonathan back into the presidential race, leading to speculation about their candidate for the 2027 election, with Ahmad's tweet indicating potential discussions within the PDP about pushing Jonathan or Peter Obi for the election.
