Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that those calling for the candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2027 are the same political actors who betrayed him during the 2015 elections.

Naijaonpoint reports that there have been speculations that Jonathan may contest the presidency for a second time on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform.

However, the ex-president has been mum on the speculation.

However, Wike, during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, advised Jonathan against running the 2027 presidential race, insisting that the ex-president should continue to enjoy his role as a statesman.

The minister insisted that the PDP must avoid making decisions that could deepen its internal crisis.

He said, “I know Jonathan very well. He enjoys being respected internationally as a statesman and I believe he will continue in that role.

“People pushing Jonathan, what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?

“For Christ’s sake, nobody should create problems for the party. When you cause problems, you are the one to blame.”

Similarly, Wike advised the PDP against allowing former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to return to the party and claim the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.

Wike stated that if the PDP dares to nominate Obi as its candidate for the 2027 elections, the party would be destroyed.

He added that as a matter of principle, Peter Obi should not consider returning to a party he once described as rotten just because he wants to fulfil his ambition of becoming Nigeria’s president.