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Jonathan asked to carry PDP's coffin, not rescue it, says Shehu Sani
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Jonathan asked to carry PDP's coffin, not rescue it, says Shehu Sani

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani criticized a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for attempting to draft ex-President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race.
  • Sani described the move as politically motivated and too late to revive the party, suggesting Jonathan is being asked to

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has sharply criticized a faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their efforts to recruit former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election. Sani characterized the move as a belated and politically driven attempt to salvage the party, rather than genuinely revive it.

In a statement on his X platform, Sani argued that the PDP faction is asking Jonathan to "carry the PDP's coffin, not rescue it." He implied that the party's current state is beyond saving and that any attempt to bring Jonathan back into the fold at this stage is a futile exercise.

The senator's remarks come in response to reports that a faction of the PDP is considering drafting Jonathan into the upcoming presidential race. Sani's criticism highlights the internal divisions and strategic challenges facing the opposition party as it looks towards the next general election.

Jonathan being asked to carry “PDP’s coffin”, not rescue it

— Shehu SaniShehu Sani's statement on his X platform criticizing the PDP's move.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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