Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is reportedly considering aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Naijaonpoint reports that Jonathan has noticeably increased his public engagements in recent times amid reports suggesting he may contest the 2027 elections against President Bola Tinubu.
Recall that Jonathan met with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Abuja on September 12, and later held discussions with ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, as well as other leaders of the coalition party on September 25, but has yet to make an official statement regarding his intentions.
A source within the ADC leadership, who spoke on condition of anonymity with Punch, confirmed that Jonathan is considering its platform and the meeting with the coalition leaders was centred mainly on the 2027 presidential election.
He stated, “The truth is, Jonathan is a very important and patriotic Nigerian, and he will be a great asset to our party. Our party has already established communication with him. As you may know, the National Chairman and some members of the ADC have met with him several times.
“Of course, the discussions centred on the 2027 elections and the future leadership of Nigeria. We believe that the ADC will serve as a better platform for all Nigerians, including Jonathan.
“It is the only credible alternative platform, and we are working with him and many others whom we expect to join the party.”
Another source revealed that Jonathan might join the ADC if the party agreed to give him the presidential ticket unopposed by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
He stated, “Of course, the former president met with some leaders of our party. Part of the discussion was about leadership in the country, the challenges, how the All Progressives Congress has destroyed most of the democratic institutions and complicated matters for Nigerians generally in terms of the economy and security.
“So, ADC is the only formidable opposition party that is not under the grip of the APC. Jonathan is considering the platform. And from what I have gathered, if the party will willingly grant him the ticket, he may consider running on the platform of the ADC. Even though he hasn’t come out clearly about his intention and ambition for 2027, the subtle negotiations and discussions we’ve had so far all point in that direction.
“And that is if the likes of Obi and Atiku will agree to a consensus arrangement and support him as the party’s candidate. So, in all, we’re optimistic. As Nigerians are waiting for him to make clarification and declaration and make his intention known, we are also waiting.”
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