2027 In Focus – Patience Jonathan Addresses Speculation On Husband’s Presidential Run

2027 In Focus – Patience Jonathan Addresses Speculation On Husband’s Presidential Run

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has clarified her husband, Goodluck Jonathan’s stance on the 2027 presidential election. Amid calls from political stakeholders urging the former president to run again, Patience Jonathan has confirmed that he has no intention of joining the race.

While addressing the Greater Igbo Forum in Abuja, she stated that Goodluck Jonathan had already served in the highest political office in the country and had no further ambitions.

She emphasized, “My husband has reached the pinnacle of political office. What is he looking for again? We are not going in again.”

Patience Jonathan highlighted her husband’s commitment to supporting the current government in building a stronger Nigeria. She also used the platform to call for unity within the Igbo community, encouraging them to set aside personal or political differences for the collective good.

“We should love this country more than ourselves. Because if you don’t love this country, what is the future of our children?” she asked, urging the Igbo people to work together for unity, development, and a better future for all Nigerians.