Professor Jerry Gana, a former Minister of Information and Orientation, has stated unequivocally that former President Goodluck Jonathan will run for president again in 2027 on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the PDP Niger State Congress in Minna on Saturday, Gana stated that Nigerians had seen two other leaders since Jonathan and were now eager for his return.
“In 2015, former President Goodluck Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. After him, another president ruled for eight years, and now another has ruled for two years. Nigerians have seen the difference, and the difference is very clear. Nigerians are now asking us to bring back our friend, former President Goodluck Jonathan,” Gana stated.
“I can confirm that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the presidential election in 2027 as the PDP candidate, and we should be prepared to vote for him to return as president again,” he added.
Describing the PDP as “truly democratic and grassroots-oriented,” Gana said the party had always allowed Nigerians to freely choose their leaders. He maintained that the PDP remained popular because of its people-centered programs.
Speaking on the party’s internal affairs, the former minister dismissed talks of crisis, insisting disagreements had long been resolved. “When there was a near crisis in the party, the founding fathers convened a consultative conference in Abuja and addressed all the issues. We are now prepared for the task ahead in 2027,” he assured.
He urged Nigerians to “shine their eyes” and vote out the present administration in favor of Jonathan’s return for “good governance.”
Meanwhile, the state congress selected Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Halidu as the party’s new chairman with 1,289 votes, defeating Zonal Chairman Alhaji Yahaya Abdullahi (Ability), who received 1,269 votes.
Other winners included Alhaji Khadi Kuta, who ran unopposed for secretary, and Mrs. Salome Ndakosu, who won woman leader with 1,373 votes to Ramotu Jibrin’s 590.
In his acceptance address, Halidu appealed for unity and urged members to “join hands in ensuring the return of a people-oriented government in 2027.”
