Title: Fmr. President Goodluck Jonathan Will Run for President in 2027 - Jerry Gana Date Published: 29 September 2025 Description: Former Minister of Information and Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Speaking with journalists after the PDP Niger State Congress in Minna on Saturday, Gana said Nigerians, after trying other leaders since Jonathan left office, now want him back.“In 2015, former President Goodluck Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. After him, another President ruled for eight years, and now another has ruled for two years. Nigerians have seen the difference, and the difference is very clear. Nigerians are now asking us to bring back our friend, former President Goodluck Jonathan,” he stated.Gana further confirmed:“I can confirm that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the presidential election in 2027 as the PDP candidate, and we should be prepared to vote for him to return as President again.”PDP’s Preparedness for 2027Describing the PDP as “truly democratic and grassroots-oriented,” Gana stressed that the party had always allowed Nigerians to choose their leaders freely. He dismissed reports of internal crisis, noting that:“When there was a near crisis in the party, the founding fathers convened a consultative conference in Abuja and addressed all the issues. We are now prepared for the task ahead in 2027.”He urged Nigerians to “shine their eyes” and vote out the current administration in favor of Jonathan’s return for “good governance.”Niger State Congress ResultsThe PDP Niger State Congress also produced new leaders:Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Halidu elected State Chairman with 1,289 votes, defeating Zonal Chairman Alhaji Yahaya Abdullahi (Ability) who scored 1,269 votes.Alhaji Khadi Kuta returned unopposed as State Secretary.Mrs. Salome Ndakosu — elected Woman Leader with 1,373 votes against Ramotu Jibrin’s 590 votes.In his acceptance speech, Chairman Halidu called for unity, urging party members to:“Join hands in ensuring the return of a people-oriented government in 2027.” Attached Images: 3ed03b688404adcc3135628eae84b90560644e74fb057adf88252f436af4b28f.jpg Attached Video: None