The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its willingness to offer its platform to former President Goodluck Jonathan if he decides to run for the presidency again in 2027, describing him as the leader Nigeria needs.
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, told Daily Trust that former President Goodluck Jonathan has gained widespread support and sympathy from Nigerians in light of the nation’s ongoing challenges.
“With the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) struggling to resolve the country’s issues, the return of Goodluck Jonathan would be a positive step. The party is ready to back him because he remains one of us, and we trust in his ability to lead effectively,” Abdullahi stated.
He further noted,
“Nigerians now recognize Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as a reliable leader. During his over six years in office, he maintained low inflation rates, kept the Naira stable, and managed the economy without resorting to floating the currency. The current government’s removal of subsidies has caused inflation to soar, which is a stark contrast to Jonathan’s economic approach.”
Abdullahi further argued that Jonathan’s leadership was unfairly criticised, particularly regarding security.
“The lies about his weakness on the security front have been exposed. Even the immediate past president, a retired general, could not contain Boko Haram, which Jonathan was close to defeating by 2015 when he lost power.”
He also highlighted the rise of new security challenges under President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC, including farmer-herder clashes and widespread banditry.
We now face frightening insecurity across the country. Just yesterday, a prominent traditional ruler in Sokoto State was killed after being kidnapped and held for two weeks. These problems suggest that the current administration is out of touch with the realities on the ground.”
With growing agitations against the incumbent government leading to comparison between the situations of the country versus when Jonathan was president, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, recently lend his voice to the agitation, vowing to jettison his presidential ambition if Jonathan agrees to contest.
