Jonathan Endorses APC Candidates for 2027 Elections

Former President Goodluck Jonathan endorsed candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 elections during a visit at his residence in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. He expressed confidence in the candidates' capacity, performance, and experience, describing them as trustworthy individuals.

The delegation that introduced the candidates was led by former Bayelsa Deputy Governor Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd.), and included Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission, and Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, PhD, the Bayelsa State APC Chairman. The candidates presented for federal legislative seats included Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli for Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Hon. Jonathan Robinson Obuebite, PhD, for Brass/Nembe Federal Constituency, and Barr.

Jude Amidator Rex-Ogbuku for Ogbia Federal Constituency. Jonathan encouraged the candidates to commit to their constituents and view politics as a means to foster societal improvement, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity in Bayelsa State for its continued growth.