Abuja, Nigeria – Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to formally submit his presidential nomination forms on Monday, a move that could mark his official entry into the 2027 presidential race.
Sources close to his political camp confirmed that the anticipated submission would represent Jonathan’s first concrete step toward a return to Aso Rock, following months of subtle indications about a possible comeback.
Party officials aligned with the Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) disclosed that the former president has been engaged in wide-ranging consultations with political stakeholders across the country. The discussions are said to include considerations of support from his former party as well as other emerging political platforms.
Jonathan’s likely entry into the race has already sparked intense debate within Nigeria’s political landscape. While some stakeholders view his experience and national stature as key assets capable of stabilizing the polity, others have raised concerns about the implications of a former president seeking a second term after leaving office.
Political analysts believe his candidacy could significantly reshape the dynamics of the 2027 elections, particularly among voters seeking continuity, stability, and a leader perceived as less polarizing in Nigeria’s often divided political environment.
His administration between 2011 and 2015 continues to feature prominently in national discourse, especially in relation to electoral reforms and governance standards.
If the nomination forms are submitted as expected, it would put an end to weeks of speculation fueled by Jonathan’s recent high-profile meetings and public engagements with political leaders across the country.
Monday’s development is widely seen as a defining moment that will determine whether the former president transitions from political signaling to a full-fledged campaign for Nigeria’s top office.
