Nigeria’s Former President Goodluck Jonathan Not Interested in 2027 Presidential Election, Claims Human Rights Lawyer
Speculation surrounding the potential comeback of Nigeria’s former president Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election has been put to rest, according to human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju. In a recent post on his Facebook page, Deji claimed that Jonathan has no interest in contesting the upcoming election.
Rumors of Jonathan’s possible return to politics had been circulating, with reports suggesting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had been pressuring him to run against President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. However, Jonathan’s silence on the matter had fueled further speculation that he may have agreed to contest the election.
Deji’s statement, however, appears to have laid the rumors to rest. In his post, he stated categorically that Jonathan is not interested in running for the presidency in 2027. “That chapter is closed,” Deji wrote. “Anything you hear about GEJ (Goodluck Ebele Jonathan) is a distraction.”
While Jonathan himself has yet to publicly confirm Deji’s claims, the human rights lawyer’s assertions have shed new light on the former president’s intentions. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the country’s political landscape as the 2027 election approaches.
As Nigeria navigates its complex and ever-changing political scenario, one thing is certain – the upcoming presidential election will be a defining moment for the nation’s future. With various factions and interest groups vying for power, it is essential to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in the country’s politics.
For now, Deji’s statement seems to have brought a measure of clarity to the situation, but only time will tell what the future holds for Nigeria’s politics and its leaders.
