An unnamed close ally of former President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly revealed that the ex-Nigerian leader is considering a return to the presidential race in 2027 with plans to challenge incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to the source, consultations are already underway within Jonathan’s political circle as discussions intensify over his potential candidacy. While no official statement has been issued by the former president, the revelation has sparked fresh debates in political quarters about the dynamics of the next general election.
Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, remains an influential figure in the country’s political landscape, with strong support across parts of the Niger Delta and other regions. His possible re-entry into the race could reshape alignments ahead of the polls, particularly within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition parties.
Political analysts say a Jonathan-Tinubu face-off would mark a historic contest between two leaders who have each shaped Nigeria’s political trajectory over the past two decades.The former president is yet to publicly confirm or deny the speculation.
