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The Peoples Democratic Party has extended an invitation to former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election on its platform. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the PDP's Deputy National Publicity Secretary, said the party has been eagerly awaiting the former president's return for a second term.He said that Jonathan's return would be a welcome development, considering the party's significant role in shaping Nigeria's leadership.
The push is reportedly based on the belief that Jonathan remains eligible to serve another four-year term, having previously held the presidency from 2011 to 2015. Also, there is growing discontent with the leadership of Bola Tinubu by some Northern elders.The development has intensified conversations about other opposition figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar.
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