News Brief: 2027 — Talks Ongoing For Obi, Jonathan To Join PDP Presidential Race Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has revealed that discussions are ongoing for former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Labour Party candidate Peter Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. Moro, speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, said party stakeholders are reaching out to both men, with assurances that Obi “stands a chance of being the candidate” if he rejoins. He also confirmed that some individuals are urging Jonathan to consider running again. Jonathan, who governed under the PDP from 2010 to 2015, has maintained a low political profile since leaving office. Obi, PDP’s 2019 vice-presidential candidate, left the party before contesting the 2023 elections under Labour Party, where he finished third. #PDP2027 #PeterObi #GoodluckJonathan Do you want me to also create a short headline-style caption for social media that highlights Obi & Jonathan’s possible comeback?

Farotimi Warns: Repackaging Jonathan for 2027 Is “Exercise in Futility” Prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has criticized ongoing attempts to present former President Goodluck Jonathan as a possible alternative to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Monday, August 18, 2025, Farotimi argued that Jonathan was voted out in 2015 for valid reasons, reflecting public dissatisfaction with his administration. He stressed that reviving Jonathan’s political image would only end in disappointment for Nigerians hoping for sudden transformation. The lawyer noted that while many citizens regret the outcome of the 2015 elections, bringing Jonathan back would not solve Nigeria’s systemic challenges. He insisted that what the country truly needs is a change of system, not just a change of personnel. Farotimi expressed shock that Nigerians were even contemplating the return of a leader they once heavily criticized and rejected. According to him, if President Tinubu were removed today without dismantling the entrenched “evil system,” nothing meaningful would change. #DeleFarotimi #GoodluckJonathan #Tinubu #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections #Leadership #Governance

Jonathan Meets IBB & Abdulsalami in Abuja Amid Ongoing National Consultations Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to former Nigerian heads of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at their Abuja residence. The closed-door meeting reportedly lasted several hours, though details have not been made public. Jonathan, known for his consistent calls for dialogue and consultation in tackling Nigeria’s challenges, is believed to have used the visit as part of his wider engagement with elder statesmen across the country. Generals Abdulsalami and Babangida remain towering figures in Nigerian politics. Abdulsalami is revered for ushering in the Fourth Republic in 1999, while Babangida remains a key voice in national discourse, having ruled between 1985 and 1993. Jonathan, who governed from 2010 to 2015, has maintained regular contact with past leaders, fostering discussions on unity, governance, and peace. His Abuja visit once again highlights the tradition of former leaders consulting one another to strengthen national stability. #GoodluckJonathan #IBB #Abdulsalami #NigeriaPolitics #Leadership #Unity #NationBuilding

Lamido: Jonathan Is PDP’s Strongest 2027 Option Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to woo ex-President Goodluck Jonathan back into the party, calling him the best choice for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Politics Today, Lamido said Jonathan’s experience, leadership style, and ability to work with others make him unmatched among current PDP members from the South. His comments come amid speculation over Jonathan’s possible political comeback, though the former president has not declared any intention to run. #PDP #GoodluckJonathan #NigeriaPolitics #Election2027