The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has indicated its openness to offering its platform to former President Goodluck Jonathan should he choose to run for the presidency again in 2027. They described him as the leader Nigeria needs at this critical juncture.
Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, told Daily Trust that Jonathan enjoys considerable support and sympathy from Nigerians, especially in light of the current challenges facing the nation.
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“With the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) struggling to address the country’s issues, Goodluck Jonathan’s return would be a welcome development. The party would not hesitate to support him because he is one of us, and we believe he can get the job done,” Abdullahi said.
He added, “Nigerians have come to realise that Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is the leader the country can depend on. During his six-plus years in office, he maintained single-digit inflation, stabilised the Naira, and regulated the economy, resisting the urge to float the currency. The current administration’s removal of subsidies has led to skyrocketing inflation, a stark contrast to Jonathan’s economic policies.”
Abdullahi further contended that Jonathan’s leadership faced undue criticism, especially concerning security issues.
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“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 pointed out the emergence of new security challenges under President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC, such as farmer-herder conflicts 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.”
