Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has declared that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his return to Aso Rock is a concrete plan and not mere speculation.
Speaking at the Niger State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congress over the weekend, Gana said Nigerians were yearning for Jonathan’s comeback after experiencing successive administrations since 2015.
“In 2015, Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. Since then, we’ve had another President for eight years and now another for two years. Nigerians have seen the difference, and they are asking us to bring back our friend, former President Goodluck Jonathan. I can confirm that he will contest in 2027 as PDP’s candidate,” Gana stated.
At the congress, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Halidu was elected as PDP chairman with 1,289 votes, narrowly defeating Yahaya Abdullahi (Ability), who polled 1,260. Other winners included Hadi Kuta as state secretary and Salome Ndakosu as woman leader, who secured 1,373 votes against Ramotu Jibrin’s 590.
Chairman of the PDP Electoral Committee, Tanimu Turaki, announced the results, noting that eight positions were contested while others were filled unopposed.
In his acceptance speech, Halidu urged unity among party members, stressing the need for collective effort to reclaim power in 2027, beginning with the November local government elections.
