Tinubu’s Aide Gives Jonathan Condition To Contest 2027 Election

• Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has reacted to former President Goodluck Jonathan's alleged interest to contest for 2027 election
• The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy said Jonathan has one major hurdle to cross to determine his eligibility to contest
• Legit.ng reports that there have been call for Jonathan to contest the 2027 election against President Tinubu

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FCT, Abuja - The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has the right to declare his 2027 presidential ambition

Onanuga said only the courts can decide whether Jonathan is constitutionally qualified to contest for third term in office.

As reported by Daily Trust, Onanuga, said this in a statement issued on Monday night, September 29, 2025.

The presidential aide recounted how Jonathan served out the remainder of late President Umar Musa YarÁdua, who died on May 5, 2010 and secured a full 4-year term after winning the 2011 elections.

Jonathan, however, lost the 2015 election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

“President Jonathan reserves the right to run if he wishes. It is his inalienable right to contest the presidency again. President Tinubu will wholeheartedly welcome him if he decides to enter the race. But Jonathan will have his date in the court of the land. Indeed, the jury will determine whether Jonathan, who was sworn in twice as president, satisfies the constitutional requirements and is eligible to contest the presidency and be sworn in, if successful, for a third term in office.”

“Jonathan will contest 2027 election”: Jerry Gana

The former Minister of Information and Orientation Professor Jerry Gana predicted a victory for Jonathan in the 2027 election.

Professor Gana said he could confirm that Jonathan would contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in two years' time.

The former state minister gave his views on why Jonathan would defeat the current president and other leadership candidates in 2027.

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2027 election: Can Jonathan contest? Lawyer explains

In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that the threat against President Tinubu's second term in office started as soon as he resumed office on May 29, 2023.

Jonathan was recently called to join the 2027 presidential race as the opposition moves to sack Tinubu in the election.

However, there have been controversies that the former president cannot contest again because of antecedents, a position now clarified by Binzak Azeez, a legal practitioner in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng