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Abuja, FCT – By Prime Brief Media

The Tanimu Turaki-led factional national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, fuelling intense speculation about the former president's political future and the possibility of a return to the presidential race in 2027.

The meeting, which took place at Jonathan's Abuja residence, was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Turaki-led faction, who described it as part of "ongoing consultations with national stakeholders on the future of the party and the nation." No official communiqué was issued, but sources familiar with the discussions told Prime Brief Media that Jonathan's potential candidacy was a central topic.

The meeting came less than 48 hours after Jonathan himself disclosed that he was consulting widely on the possibility of contesting the 2027 presidential election. The former president, who lost to Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, has largely remained above the partisan fray in recent years, taking on roles as an international statesman and election observer. However, persistent calls from segments of the political class have kept his name in the mix.

The Turaki-led faction, which emerged from the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the party's previous NWC, is seen as the faction most amenable to a Jonathan candidacy. The rival faction led by former National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu has not publicly taken a position on the matter.

Political analysts note that Jonathan's entry into the race would dramatically reshape the political landscape, potentially drawing support from the South-South, parts of the North, and the Christian community. However, the former president will need to navigate a deeply fractured PDP and decide whether to run on its platform or seek an alternative vehicle.

Prime Brief Media is closely following political reactions and will provide updates as the situation evolves.

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