Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's most cowardly politician!

Speculation surrounding former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's potential return to the presidency has resurfaced, particularly for the 2027 elections. Jonathan, who previously served a single term and lost his re-election bid in 2015, has allowed these rumors to persist, only to see them dissipate without a definitive stance.

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The political process is ongoing. Just watch out!

Recently, Jonathan issued a strong denial against claims that he was offered 500 billion naira to run against Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, with the alleged aim of splitting South-South votes. The author suggests these allegations stem from Jonathan's own perceived "cowardly" pursuit of a presidential ambition.

During the lead-up to the 2023 elections, Jonathan's responses to calls for him to run again were ambiguous, such as telling supporters to "just watch out." His interactions with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party that ousted him in 2015, including purchasing nomination forms and meeting with party leadership, were seen as a "craven attempt" to re-enter the race, despite the strong presidential aspirations of Bola Tinubu within the APC.

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I can confirm that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the presidential election in 2027 as PDP candidate.

As the 2027 election approaches, similar rumors have emerged. Professor Jerry Gana, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, stated in October 2025 that Jonathan would contest as the PDP candidate. Jonathan has not publicly distanced himself from this claim and has held meetings with party leaders. When supporters urged him to run in May, he responded that the "Presidential race is not a computer game" but that he would "consult widely." A faction of the PDP later nominated him, though the validity of this nomination is uncertain due to ongoing legal ambiguities within the party.

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Presidential race is not a computer game. But I heard you. And I will consult widely.