Jonathan is PDP’s best bet for 2027 presidential election says Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to intensify efforts to return former President Goodluck Jonathan to the party.

The Ex- Governor, Sule Lamido, posited that former President Goodluck Jonathan remained the strongest option for the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election

Lamido stressed that Jonathan had led the country in the past and, therefore, understands governance, and at the same time, works well with others.

Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Lamido urged the party to “woo” Jonathan back into its fold.

“I think for PDP now they should try to woo him [Jonathan]; he is their best bet. To me, he is their best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP, Nigerians will support him,” the ex-governor said on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today.

Lamido described Jonathan as one who has led the country before, understands governance, and works well with others.

According to the PDP chieftain, no current party member from the South can match Jonathan’s experience.

“He is most welcome, competent, and very qualified. To me, I welcome him into the PDP. I think so far in the PDP, with all respect to all members, I don’t see a better alternative than Jonathan if he comes to the PDP.

“I don’t see any other person, really. If we are giving the presidency to the South, it will be the PDP. Who is there in PDP now that can challenge Jonathan in terms of being in office, being full-headed, being somebody who is willing to listen, and somebody who is also a key player who believes in partnership?” the former governor said.

Lamido’s remarks came amid persistent speculation over Jonathan’s possible return to the PDP to seek the presidency in 2027.

Jonathan, who has largely kept a low political profile since losing the 2015 presidential race, has not publicly declared his intentions.

However, growing speculation over his possible comeback, fuelled by reports of quiet negotiations and lobbying within PDP circles, has made him one of the closely watched political figures ahead of 2027.