Goodluck Jonathan May Still Contest 2027 Presidency If Turaki-Led PDP Faction Wins Court Battle

According to a report by Channels TV, on Monday November 9, 2026, the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a fascinating turn, with the Kabir Turaki-led interim faction revealing that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains a prime consideration for the 2027 presidential ticket should their legal battles yield a favorable outcome.

In a recent media appearance, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Principal Private Secretary to the Interim National Chairman, discussed the faction’s strategic positioning and the nomination processes undertaken before the ongoing legal hurdles.

Addressing the party’s lineup and future prospects amidst the leadership tussle, Abdullahi noted that former President Jonathan’s name was formally submitted to the electoral umpire by the Turaki-led National Working Committee.

Highlighting the scenario should the faction successfully retrieve the party’s mandate through the courts, Abdullahi stated:

“Suffice to say former President Goodluck Jonathan was the one whose name was submitted to INEC by the Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee. And so if the party is retrieved, he may as well be in the race for the presidency alongside other persons who are running for office within the same establishment.”

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