In recent weeks, rumours have circulated that northern elites and politicians are growing dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with some quietly advocating for a change in leadership in the next election.
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, added his voice to the calls for Jonathan’s return, even pledging to set aside his own presidential ambitions if the former president agrees to run. Mohammed made this declaration during an event organized by the non-governmental organization Save Africa Initiative in Abuja, emphasizing Jonathan’s experience and ability to revive the economy.
In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, echoed the sentiments of Governor Mohammed and northern elites. He affirmed the PDP’s alignment with their views, noting that Governor Mohammed, with his extensive political background—including roles as a minister under Jonathan, a two-term senator, and governor—has a deep understanding of the country’s past, present, and future needs.
“If you are talking about a southern Presidency in 2027, we should be looking at one who had enjoyed one term and will probably give Nigerians hope and prosperity as opposed to the one we have in power. Secondly, if you are also talking about a nationalist, somebody who would not rig an election to keep himself in office, who announced before the counting process was over, that he lost, it has to be Jonathan.
“You remember that he called the victor, congratulated him and asked him to send people for the transition process. So, it is this kind of person with a listening ear that we believe can save the situation. No President in Nigerian history has been as criticised as Ebele Jonathan. We tolerated all sorts of insults targeted at us and his Presidency. But today, he is the one everybody is looking for with torchlight, even in broad daylight.”
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