Banners and posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan dominated the entrance of Wadata Plaza in Abuja yesterday, the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
The posters, erected by yet-to-be-identified supporters, called on Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election against incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Slogans on display included “Jonathan 2027 — The Return of a True Democrat” and appeals for Nigerians to back him on what was described as “a rescue mission.”
Although Jonathan has not reacted publicly, the posters stirred excitement and debate within political circles. Many observers recalled his concession in 2015 to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move widely praised for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.
Since leaving office, Jonathan has built a profile as an elder statesman, mediating conflicts and leading international democratic missions. Yet, within the PDP, occasional calls for his return have never completely faded, often fueled by dissatisfaction with APC governance.
A party insider told our correspondent that the development shows Nigerians still value Jonathan’s humility and the relative calm of his administration. Some analysts also believe his candidacy, if declared, could reshape both the PDP’s internal politics and the wider national conversation ahead of 2027.
The PDP leadership has not commented on the sudden appearance of the posters, but the message from Wadata Plaza was clear: many within the party still see Jonathan as a figure to rally behind.
