Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) best option for the 2027 presidential election, urging the party to make a deliberate effort to bring him back into its fold.
Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Friday, Lamido said Jonathan’s experience, temperament, and leadership style make him the most suitable candidate among the party’s ranks.
‘I think for PDP now they should try and woo him; he is their best bet. To me, he is their best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP, Nigerians will support him’, Lamido said.
The PDP chieftain explained that Jonathan stands out among all party members from the South due to his past leadership experience and collaborative nature.
‘He is most welcome, competent and very qualified. To me, I welcome him into the PDP. I think so far in the PDP, with all respect to all members, I don’t see a better alternative than Jonathan if he comes to the PDP’, Lamido stated.
He continued, ‘I don’t see any other person, really. If we are giving the presidency to the South, it will be the PDP. Who is there in PDP now that can challenge Jonathan in terms of being in office, being full-headed, being somebody who is willing to listen, and somebody who is also a key player who believes in partnership?’
Lamido’s comments come amid ongoing speculation about Jonathan’s political future and the possibility of a return to frontline politics ahead of the 2027 general election.
Since losing the 2015 presidential election, Jonathan has maintained a low political profile and has yet to make any public declaration about his 2027 intentions. Nonetheless, his name continues to feature prominently in political calculations as the PDP weighs its options for reclaiming power.
