There are reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is considering fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
A source close to both Jonathan and the ADC told Nigerian Tribune that the former president is “seriously considering” returning to the ballot.
According to the source, influential figures in the ADC are convinced that Jonathan is the right candidate to lead the party into the election.
“Former President Goodluck Jonathan is worried that certain persons with strong links to the Villa may still be in control of the PDP and may mess him up if he seeks the ticket of that party,” the source said.
He added that Jonathan’s only concern with the ADC is that he does not want to contest against Peter Obi, whom he believes enjoyed overwhelming support from the Igbo in 2015, more than even his own Ijaw people.
The source further disclosed that Jonathan’s decision would shape the party’s zoning arrangement.
“If he chooses our party (ADC), we will zone the presidency to the South. If he does not come to us, we will have no option than to go to the North because politics is about numbers and winning,” he added.
