2027: Northern Leaders Make Early Moves Against Tinubu, Woo Ex-President to Run, Details Emerge.

Northern political leaders, representing a significant portion of Nigeria’s voting population, have rejected the current President, Bola Tinubu. This, they are reportedly working discreetly to convince former President Goodluck Jonathan to enter the 2027 presidential race.

As reported by ThisDay, insiders familiar with the strategy pointed to recent comments by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who hinted that he would refrain from contesting if Jonathan decides to run.

The push for Jonathan’s candidacy gained momentum following the recent #EndBadGovernance protests across the country, which underscored widespread dissatisfaction in the North with the Bola Tinubu administration. Furthermore, efforts are reportedly underway to persuade Jonathan, though the former president has remained non-committal.

However, the source explained that efforts to persuade Jonathan transcend party loyalties, suggesting that if he enters the race, party affiliation will become irrelevant, Super Plus Tv Media reported. Mohammed, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under President Jonathan, urged Jonathan to consider running for office again during an event organized by the NGO Save Africa Initiative (SAI). Mohammed expressed his belief that the former president’s experience would make him well-suited for another term in leading the country.

He said: “I have always maintained that as long as Jonathan is in the picture, I will not seek leadership of this nation unless he chooses not to run. “If we can convince him to re-enter the race, I will support him wholeheartedly. Despite his modesty, he remains hesitant, but I hope you will encourage him to step forward.” Read more: