With various groups across the country pushing for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest in 2027 and campaigns to extend the tenure of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gaining traction ahead of 2028, Alex Enumah and Wale Igbintade explore the possibility of their eligibility
Plots to draft former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race are thickening in the northern region. Already, scores of groups have reportedly held several meetings and sensitisation tours to gauge the mood in key northern states, citing Jonathan’s perceived record as a unifier and a “leader who sacrificed personal ambition to protect Nigeria’s democracy.”
But the question is: Having taken the oath of office twice, is he legally eligible to run for president in 2027 if he succumbs to pressure to contest?
