Former Minister of Information and veteran politician Prof. Jerry Gana has announced that Goodluck Jonathan will contest and reclaim the presidency in the 2027 election under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform. Gana made the declaration during the PDP state congress in Minna, Niger State.
Speaking to journalists, Gana asserted that Nigeria has had two presidents since Jonathan’s exit and now people are yearning for his comeback.
“In 2015, Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. Since then, two different presidents have served. Nigerians are now demanding the return of our friend Jonathan,” he said.
At the same event, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State echoed the sentiment that the PDP is mobilizing and preparing for the 2027 contest.
“We’re reshaping the PDP to restore public trust and confidence ahead of 2027,” the governor said.
During the congress, Aliyu Halidu was elected as the new state chairman, while Khadi Kuta retained the position of Secretary and Salome Ndakosu emerged as the Woman Leader.
In his acceptance speech, Halidu called on party members to unite in the mission to bring back a government that serves the people.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the state level criticized Atiku Abubakar for what it described as his exploitation of the recent terror attack in Madagali, Adamawa State. The APC labeled his comments “insensitive and politically motivated.”
According to the APC’s state publicity secretary, Atiku “rushes to issue hollow statements” rather than standing with victims, particularly in crises.
They also accused him of being silent during earlier Boko Haram incursions yet politically opportunistic now.
