The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may offer former President, Goodluck Jonathan, an automatic presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections if he agrees to return fully to partisan politics and assume a more active role in the party.

Naijaonpoint reports that this indication was given by the PDP’s National Financial Secretary, Daniel Woyengikuro, during an interview in Abuja, where he described Jonathan as the “national leader” of the party and a figure still widely respected across political divides.

Woyengikuro did not mince words about the former president’s stature within the party and the country at large, insisting that Jonathan remains the party’s most formidable option.

He said, “Is he not the best candidate for us at this moment?

“He is not just a former president; he is the leader of the party now. Aside from [former President Olusegun] Obasanjo, the next person in line is him. Goodluck Jonathan is the national leader of this party.”

Woyengikuro further disclosed that high-level consultations are ongoing between the PDP leadership and Jonathan’s allies to woo him back into active leadership as the party works to reposition itself ahead of 2027.

He further stated, “Nigeria has reached a point where we need to salvage this country, for our generation and for those to come. When we talk about the Southern Presidency, someone like Goodluck Jonathan stands out.”

When pressed on whether the party would consider granting Jonathan an automatic ticket if he rejoined the presidential race, Woyengikuro responded affirmatively.

“For me, that’s what I firmly stand for. You can quote me anywhere, I want him to come. An automatic ticket for him, as it stands now. Because we must salvage both this party and the nation,” he declared.

The PDP chieftain also singled out Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as another leader to watch, describing him as “vibrant” and capable of uniting both the younger and older generations in Nigeria.

“These are the two main individuals I stand for: Goodluck Jonathan and Seyi Makinde,” he concluded.

As the political landscape begins to shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, the PDP is expected to ramp up internal consultations and strategic planning.