Sh*ck Move? Goodluck Jonathan May Emerge PDP’s Wild Card – Insider Hints

Former spokesperson of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has asserted that former President Goodluck Jonathan would garner significant support in the North and Middle Belt if he decides to contest the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking on Nigeria Info FM 99.3, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain said President Bola Tinubu would face a tougher challenge should Jonathan enter the race, stressing that the ex-president could serve as PDP’s wildcard in 2027.

According to Sowunmi, Jonathan would not face legitimacy concerns in the South-South and could equally command strong votes across the North and Middle Belt.

“There are permutations that Jonathan could pick the PDP’s ticket in 2027, though he has not confirmed his interest,” he said. “But if Jonathan comes out, Tinubu will have a bigger problem on his table and will need a stronger strategy than the one he is currently deploying.”

Sowunmi emphasized that public sentiment in many parts of the North is increasingly critical of Tinubu’s government, warning that relying solely on Yoruba votes would not be enough for the president.

“Jonathan may be our wildcard, Jonathan is the man. If he declares, it changes the game completely,” he added.