This statement follows the opposition Peoples Democratic Party’s recent endorsement of Jonathanâs potential return to the party.
Amid growing speculation that Northern elites and politicians are dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubuâs administration and are seeking a shift in government, the sentiment for change is increasing, Premium Times reported.
Additionally, Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed has expressed that he would abandon his own presidential bid if Jonathan decides to run.
As reported by The Punch, Yunusa Tanko, the spokesperson for Obiâs campaign, remarked that it may be premature to focus on the 2027 presidential race at this time, The Punch reported.
He stated:
In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Chief Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on the acting national chairman of the Peopleâs Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, to muster the courage to expel FCT minister Nyesom Wike from the party to ensure its survival.
In an open letter to the PDP leadership delivered in Abuja on Tuesday, August 20, Clark strongly criticised Wike for allegedly using his connections with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to weaken the PDP.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
