Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, says former President Goodluck Jonathan remains the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) strongest option for the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Friday, Lamido urged the PDP to make deliberate moves to bring Jonathan back.
“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 former governor said Jonathan stands out among southern members of the party because of his experience and style of leadership.
“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,” he said.
“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 added.
His remarks come amid speculations about Jonathan’s political future ahead of 2027.
Since losing the 2015 election, Jonathan has kept a low profile and has not declared interest in returning to the race. But his name continues to come up in discussions as the PDP considers its options for reclaiming power.
