Goodluck Jonathan Yet to Decide on 2027 Race, Associates Clarify

Goodluck Jonathan Yet to Decide on 2027 Race, Associates Clarify

ABUJA — Political associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have declared that only the former Nigerian leader can authoritatively speak on his political future, pushing back against growing speculation over his possible involvement in the 2027 presidential election.

The clarification comes amid renewed public debate and media reports linking Jonathan to a potential return to electoral politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The latest controversy was triggered by comments from Jude Imagwe, a former presidential aide, who reportedly dismissed speculation about Jonathan’s possible presidential ambition. However, a pro-Jonathan political group, The Goodies Movement, has argued that such comments should not be interpreted as the official position of the former president.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the group’s coordinator, Sam Presto, stressed that only Jonathan or individuals expressly authorised by him can make definitive statements regarding his political plans.

According to Presto, supporters and stakeholders within the wider Jonathan political family have continued to question whether recent remarks attributed to former aides represent personal opinions or officially sanctioned positions.

He maintained that Nigerians should rely solely on verified and authorised communications when assessing the former president’s stance on the 2027 presidency.

“Only statements issued directly by him, through officially designated representatives, or via recognised communication channels should be regarded as definitive expressions of his political position,” Presto stated.

The group also called on journalists and media organisations to exercise caution when reporting statements made by individuals claiming to speak on behalf of prominent political figures.

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According to the statement, any position purportedly reflecting the views of a former Head of State should be supported by clear evidence of authorisation and current representation.

The intervention comes at a time when political calculations and alignments ahead of the 2027 elections are gradually gathering momentum across Nigeria’s political landscape.

In recent months, several groups across different regions of the country have publicly urged Jonathan to consider contesting the next presidential election, citing his leadership experience, democratic credentials and perceived ability to unite the country.

These calls have fuelled intense speculation about whether the former president may seek a return to active politics. The debate gained further traction following reports that a faction within the opposition political space had considered endorsing Jonathan for the presidency in 2027.

Despite the growing discussions, Jonathan has remained publicly silent on the matter and has neither confirmed nor denied any intention to contest.

His associates insist that until the former president personally makes a declaration, all endorsements, denials, confirmations or speculations regarding his political future should be treated as individual opinions rather than official positions.

Presto emphasised that Nigerians deserve accurate information rather than assumptions and urged political actors and commentators to avoid attributing positions to Jonathan without his express approval.

With the race toward Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election gradually taking shape, political observers believe Jonathan’s eventual decision could significantly influence the calculations of major political parties and power blocs across the country.

For now, however, his camp maintains that only the former president can determine when and how his political future will be communicated to Nigerians.

Goodluck Jonathan Yet to Decide on 2027 Race, Associates Clarify