2027 Election: “What Politicians Asking Jonathan to Contest Want to Achieve,” Wike Explains
- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reacted to politicians urging ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 election
- Wike explained the alleged plot of those pushing for the return of Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election
- Legit.ng reports that there have been calls from politicians for Jonathan to run in 2027 because he is eligible for only a single term
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FCT, Abuja - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused politicians urging ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 election of wanting to create a crisis in the country.
Wike stated that the same politicians who worked against Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election are now advocating for his return in 2027.
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He said they want to drag Jonathan into a crisis despite his standing as an international statesman.
As reported by TheCable, Wike stated this during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
“Anybody saying Jonathan should return because he will only do one term is only looking for a crisis.
“These are the same people who abandoned him in 2015. Why now? Jonathan has made a name for himself globally, and they just want to drag him into unnecessary conflict.”
Wike said it is dishonest and destabilizing to campaign for Jonathan or any other southern candidate under the guise of a “one-term presidency.”
The former Rivers state governor said that under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making difficult but necessary choices to fix the economy and the hardship the people are experiencing.
“Yes, there is hardship. I agree. But no one can deny that this government is making efforts to improve things. I see the projects in Abuja daily; they are evidence that something is happening.”
Jonathan, Peter Obi in closed-door meeting
Recall that Jonathan met with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
Obi disclosed that the meeting was held behind closed doors, while describing the former president as his leader, brother, and statesman.
This came at a time the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it was considering Obi or Jonathan for its presidential ticket and reiterated its readiness to sack President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Jonathan, Kwankwaso reportedly deepen negotiations
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that Jonathan was mentioned as a likely candidate in past election cycles.
Legit.ng reports that there is a sentiment in some quarters for a southerner to retain the presidency in 2027.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other political stakeholders are likely watching closely as the 2027 election approaches.
Source: Legit.ng
