In a declaration that is set to reshape the political landscape ahead of the next general elections, a former Minister of Information and prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election.
Gana made this stunning revelation to journalists on the sidelines of the Niger State PDP congress held in Minna over the weekend. He confidently stated that the party is fully prepared to return Jonathan to the presidency, citing a groundswell of public demand for his leadership.
“I can confirm that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the presidential election in 2027 as the PDP candidate, and you will vote for him to return as President again,” Gana asserted.
To justify this bold move, the former minister drew a sharp contrast between Jonathan’s tenure and the governments that followed. He reminded the nation of Jonathan’s historic concession in 2015, famously stating that his ambition was not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
“After him, another President ruled for eight years and now another has ruled for two years. Nigerians have seen the difference, and the difference is very clear,” Gana stated. “Nigerians are now asking us to bring back our friend, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.”
Addressing concerns about the PDP’s internal crises and its chances as an opposition party, Gana expressed unwavering optimism. He affirmed that the party has a “tremendous opportunity” in 2027 because it remains a truly grassroots organization. He revealed that the party’s founding fathers had recently convened a consultative conference in Abuja to resolve all lingering issues, signaling a new era of unity.
“Nigerians love the PDP because the party always comes up with programmes that are people-oriented. That is why they remember PDP immensely, and they are urging us to come back,” he added.
Shifting his critique to the current administration, Prof. Gana pinpointed what he called a major impediment to economic progress. “This government has a number of evil gatekeepers, keeping away foreign investors. That’s their major problem,” he claimed, arguing that Nigeria remains the best place to grow money if managed correctly.
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