Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and Orientation, has announced that ex-president Goodluck Jonathan plans to run in the 2027 presidential election. Gana made this statement while speaking to journalists in Minna, the capital of Niger State, indicating that Jonathan will be the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to Gana, Nigerians have had the opportunity to experience life under two different presidents since Jonathan’s tenure and are now expressing a desire for his return. He referenced Jonathan’s statement in 2015, where he prioritized the nation’s stability over his personal ambition, saying “his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians.” Gana noted that since then, another president has ruled for eight years, followed by another who has been in office for two years.

Gana stated that the difference in leadership is clear to Nigerians, who are now calling for Jonathan’s return. He confirmed that Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election as the PDP candidate and encouraged preparations for his potential return to the presidency.

The announcement comes as Nigeria prepares for its next presidential election, scheduled for 2027. Jonathan’s potential candidacy is significant, given his prior experience as president from 2010 to 2015. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the confirmation of Jonathan’s intention to run is likely to generate substantial interest and debate among Nigerians and international observers alike.

With the PDP selecting Jonathan as their candidate, the party appears to be banking on his past experience and reputation to woo voters. The outcome of the 2027 election will depend on various factors, including the candidates, their campaigns, and the overall political climate in Nigeria. As the election approaches, it is expected that the political discourse will intensify, with citizens and stakeholders closely following developments and analyzing the prospects of each candidate.