Former northern governor sends message to Jonathan about running for 2027 elections

Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan not to join the 2027 race.

Lamido said Jonathan needs to maintain his dignified position as a global leader amidst calls for him to contest the 2027 elections. He made this known in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, May 202, 2026.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain urged Jonathan to stay away from partisan political contests. The former governor said the call for Jonathan to contest in 2027 is desperation lacking in any depth.

According to Lamido, it is unfair to drag Jonathan into the current murky political arena, barely a week to the closing of nomination of candidates to run in the 2027 general election.

“The call for President Jonathan to hop into the political arena, no matter how well intentioned, stemmed from the helplessness and hopelessness Nigeria has found itself in. For NOW, President Jonathan needs to maintain his dignified position as our sovereign ownership.

“While the call is appreciated, it is a desperation call lacking in any depth beyond being a ventilator of frustration.

“President Jonathan must not fall for this ego caress call! We can save him for the future.”