Sh*ck Twist: PDP Mulls Goodluck Jonathan’s Return As 2027 Presidential Flagbearer – Osadolor Reveals

The Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has cautioned against reducing the 2027 presidential contest to a familiar trio—President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi.

Speaking in an interview with Punch, Osadolor argued that such a narrow framing is unfair to the millions of qualified Nigerians who are also capable of leading the country.

“Restricting leadership in a nation of over 240 million people to less than ten familiar names, including Atiku, is a great disservice to the country and its vibrant pool of leadership talent,” he said.

Osadolor stressed that Nigeria’s presidency is not reserved for a select few, adding that political parties, including the PDP, should look beyond past candidates when selecting their next flagbearer.

He also hinted at a broader internal PDP conversation that includes potential contenders like former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Akwa Ibom Governor Emmanuel Udom, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, all of whom, he noted, have strong governance records.

Osadolor further disclosed that the PDP’s 2027 ticket is likely to be zoned to the South, based on current political sentiment and internal party dynamics.