Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) strongest option for the 2027 presidential election.
Alhaji Lamido made this assertion on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Friday.
He also noted that Jonathan is the party’s best bet due to his experience in leadership and governance.
His words: “I think for PDP now they should try to woo him [Jonathan]; he is their best bet.
”To me, he is their best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP, Nigerians will support him,” he said .
Lamido urged the party to make concerted efforts to bring Jonathan back.
According to Lamido, Jonathan understands governance and works well with others, making him an ideal candidate for the presidency.
The PDP chieftain emphasised that no current party member from the South could match Jonathan’s experience, describing him as “most welcome, competent, and very qualified.”
Lamido expressed his support for Jonathan’s potential return to the PDP, saying that he would be a strong contender for the presidency in 2027.
”No current party member from the South can match Jonathan’s experience.
“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.
“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?” he asked.
Lamido’s remarks come amid persistent speculation over Jonathan’s possible return to the PDP to seek the presidency in 2027.
Despite keeping a low political profile since losing the 2015 presidential race, Jonathan has not publicly declared his intentions.
However, growing speculation over his possible comeback, fueled by reports of quiet negotiations and lobbying within PDP circles, has made him one of the closely watched political figures ahead of 2027.
