BREAKING: Jonathan Confirms Readiness To Challenge Tinubu In 2027 Presidential Election

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has confirmed his readiness to challenge incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. A close ally of Jonathan revealed to Vanguard that he has agreed to contest on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after consulting with political heavyweights across the country.

The move is driven by influential Nigerian leaders who believe Jonathan's past administration stabilized the economy and reduced national tension. Key northern political figures see Jonathan's candidacy as a strategic path to return power to the North in 2031 without fierce regional rivalry.

Jonathan has already met with former military president General Ibrahim Babangida to discuss the offer and is currently meeting with political stakeholders to secure regional backing. The PDP leadership is actively wooing Jonathan to lead the challenge against the ruling Progressives Congress (APC).

Legal experts are divided on Jonathan's eligibility due to the constitutional limit of one term for presidents, with some arguing that the law should be applied retroactively. Former PDP Deputy National.