2027 Presidency: Drama As PDP Back Jonathan, Plays Down Atiku

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced its support for former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election.

This endorsement comes after Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed declared that he would drop his own presidential bid if Jonathan decided to contest.

Ibrahim Abdullahi, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, confirmed the party’s stance in an interview. He stated, “We are absolutely in support of the position of the Bauchi State governor.” Abdullahi praised Jonathan’s leadership, remarking, “If you are talking about a southern Presidency in 2027, we should be looking at one who had enjoyed one term and will probably give Nigerians hope and prosperity.”

Addressing concerns that this decision might conflict with Atiku Abubakar, Abdullahi asserted, “It is not the place of Atiku to decide for the PDP. We are running a national political party, for crying out loud; one that has governed this country for 16 years. We cannot be expected to have one person determining the direction of the party.”

Abdullahi further commented on Jonathan’s past performance as President, stating, “For the six and a half years that he was President, he was able to stabilize the forex to a very reasonable extent… This we will continue to reference.” He also highlighted Jonathan’s statesmanship, noting, “No President in Nigerian history has been as criticised as Ebele Jonathan. We tolerated all sorts of insults targeted at us and his Presidency. But today, he is the one everybody is looking for with torchlight, even in broad daylight.”