Former President Goodluck Jonathan has not totally ruled out his participation in the 2027 presidential election.
His brother, Azibaola Robert made this known on his Facebook page on Friday, saying those that are prevailing on his not to run have ulterior motives.
Azibaola said the former leader has not dropped out from the contest, which not a few Nigerians say will be a mother of all contest among popular presidential aspirants.
Those planning to contest include, incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers state, amongst others.
Jonathan has yet to publicly speak on the issue but close watchers of politics in the country informed the magazine that he’s still consulting, and would make his decision on the matter known soon.
Analysts insist that his recent visit to former military leader, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, in his Minna, Niger state, Hilltop Mansion may not be unconnected with the 2027 presidential run.
“The former president has made it clear that he would not yield to calls not to run, since those making such admonitions had selfish motives,” Azibaola said.
Recall that Jonathan’s wife, and former First Lady had recently declared support for Tinubu, saying the Nigerian Presidency is “turn by turn”.
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