Jonathan’s Return: Top Lawmaker Mentions States Tinubu Will Win If Ex-President Contests in 2027
- Hon. Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives, has stirred a fresh controversy in the polity following his remarks about ex-president Goodluck Jonathan's return in 2027
- In a trending interview on Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Abejide revealed the states Tinubu will secure if Jonathan runs for president in 2027
- Amid growing speculations of Jonathan's possible return, Abejide, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), also disclosed the number of states Tinubu will lose, particularly in the southeast region
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A member of the House of Representatives for Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi, Leke Abejide, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would win a landslide victory in the 2027 presidential election if former President Goodluck Jonathan chooses to run.
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Tinubu will win 32 states, lose Anambra and Abia - Lawmaker
Abejide, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made this assertion during an interview on the Mic On podcast, on Sunday, August 11.
As reported by The Nigerian Tribune, Tinubu would secure over 32 states, potentially losing only in Anambra and Abia, respectively.
“My prayer is that they should run like that (different political platforms), and Asiwaju will win 32 states.
“He may lose maybe Anambra, Abia, he will win Ebonyi; he may win more than 32 states,” Abejide said.
The lawmaker attributed Tinubu’s popularity to his administration’s efforts in improving infrastructure and security.
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Abejide shared his recent travels across northern Nigeria, stating:
“I just came from Kano, I was in Kano on Wednesday and I slept there. I came to Kaduna by road yesterday morning. No insecurity, the road is very good, then I came by train to Abuja this morning and I can tell you that people are happy.”
Speculation has been mounting about Jonathan’s potential return to presidential politics in 2027.
However, Abejide’s comments suggest that such a move would only strengthen Tinubu’s re-election chances.
2027: I see Jonathan in Aso Rock as president - Cleric
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the general overseer and founder of Mount Zion Divine Gospel Ministry Inc., Prophet Bomadi Serimoedumu, has predicted a possible return of Jonathan to Aso Rock in 2027.
He revealed that he saw Jonathan emerging victorious if he decides to run in the next presidential election.
“I see President Goodluck Jonathan in Aso Rock leading this country again. If he chooses to run in 2027, he will return as President. There will be prosperity, and the people will rejoice,” he proclaimed.
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- Atiku coalition: “Why a southern candidate cannot defeat Tinubu,” Analyst speaks ahead of 2027
Jonathan or Peter Obi: North's best choice revealed
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that PDP chieftain, Umar Sani, said he preferred Jonathan as his party’s presidential candidate rather than Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
He stated that the North will prefer Jonathan to Obi, and Jonathan’s return to power for another four years will complete the South’s eight years.
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