- The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly reject a 2027 presidential nomination offered by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- Keyamo pointed out that the Tanimu Turaki-led faction behind the ticket is completely unrecognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- The minister warned that accepting the nomination by proxy from an unregistered group risks dragging down the former president’s revered reputation and global image.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately issue a public statement rejecting a presidential nomination handed to him by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Eko Hot Blog reports that Keyamo stated that the faction, which is led by Tanimu Turaki, holds no legal standing and is not listed or recognized on the official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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The sudden endorsement has added a new layer of friction to the ongoing leadership crisis within the main opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Reacting to the political development via his official account on X on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Keyamo characterized the entire scenario as a “bizarre comedy taken too far”.
He criticized the politicians orchestrating the move, expressing disappointment that individuals who once walked the corridors of power would engage in what he described as a charade.
The minister questioned the logic of presenting a presidential ticket to a statesman by proxy through an unregistered political bloc, calling it a “journey to nowhere” that disrespects the standing of the former Nigerian leader.
Keyamo further noted that the Turaki-led group’s announcement comes just weeks after a rival PDP faction, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, independently declared Senator Sandy Onor as their own 2027 presidential candidate.
To safeguard his hard-earned reputation, Keyamo advised Jonathan to distance himself firmly from the group’s actions. He warned that a failure to put out a strong “no, thank you” statement might lead citizens to reflect poorly on the past administration.
As of the time of filing this report, former President Goodluck Jonathan has not made a public comment regarding the nomination.
