Sule Lamido, the former governor of Jigawa State, has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan as the front-runner of the People's Democratic Party in the 2027 presidential contest. He was pleading with the party to "woo" him back into joining them. "Jonathan is the PDP's best option; thus, I believe they should try to court him now. He seems like their best option to me. Nigerians would back whoever the PDP nominates," Lamido declared on Friday while appearing on Politics Today on Channels Television.
He characterized Jonathan as a seasoned leader who is good with people and has a solid grasp of government.
No current Southern member, according to the PDP chieftain, can match the former president's lineage.
He is highly qualified, capable, and extremely welcome. I welcome him to join the PDP. "I don't see a better alternative than Jonathan if he joins the PDP, with all due respect to all members," Lamido said.
I don't see anyone else. The PDP will win the presidency if the South is chosen.
"As far as being in office, being full-headed, being willing to listen, and being a key player who believes in partnership, who in the PDP is there now that can challenge Jonathan?" he continued.
Lamido's support coincides with ongoing rumors that Jonathan would rejoin the PDP to run for president in 2027.
Since losing the 2015 election, Jonathan has mostly kept a low political profile and hasn't made any public announcements about his plans.
Jonathan is one of the most keenly followed candidates ahead of the 2027 elections, though, as rumors of discreet talks and lobbying inside PDP circles have continued to feed speculation of a political comeback.
According to reports, Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and repeated PDP presidential contender, has resigned from the party, which has caused a wave of defections among its members.
