Politics
2027: Jonathan’s declaration will disrupt entire political environment – Agbedi
A member of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has stated that the participation of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election will significantly change Nigeria’s political landscape.
Agbedi, who serves the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State in the House of Representatives, also confirmed that the former Nigerian president intends to run for the nation’s highest office again under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Agbedi was inquired about the implications of Jonathan’s candidacy in a race that already features prominent figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Omoyele Sowore, all vying to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the January 2027 election.
“It carries significant weight; it will disrupt the entire political environment,” Agbedi remarked.
The politician from Bayelsa asserted that Jonathan is now more equipped than ever to assume the leadership of the nation, emphasizing that he is the most suitable individual to guide Nigeria at this time.
“He is more qualified for the position. A serious nation within a democratic framework seeks out the most capable individuals, regardless of their location, to respond to the urgent needs of the country by saying, ‘We require a competent, capable, tested, and trusted leader to steer our nation.’ This is the approach of a serious country,” he said.
Agbedi remarked that following eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari and three years under Tinubu, Nigerians are eager for another four years of Jonathan to bring stability to the nation.
He indicated that conditions are becoming increasingly difficult for Nigerians under the governance of the APC, and many believe that Jonathan is the individual who can save the country.
Agbedi’s statements followed a court ruling that permitted the former president to run in the 2027 presidential election.
On Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit brought by attorney Johnmary Jideobi, which sought to prevent Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential election.
In delivering the ruling, Justice Lifu also imposed a fine of N20 million against Jideobi in favor of the former president.
Additionally, a fine of N1 million was levied against the plaintiff in favor of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF.
Justice Lifu determined that Jideobi did not possess the legal standing to file the lawsuit, as he had not experienced any harm from Jonathan’s alleged intention to run in the upcoming election.
The judge pointed out that both a Federal High Court in Yenagoa and the Court of Appeal had previously ruled that Jonathan was eligible to contest, stating that he was obligated to adhere to the appellate court’s ruling.
Justice Lifu subsequently characterized the lawsuit as “an abuse of the court process.”
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National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has reacted to the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate.
Mark said Atiku’s emergence as ADC’s presidential candidate is an indication that democracy can still work.
Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at the ADC’s presidential primary by a wide margin.
Speaking at the official collation and declaration of the results in Abuja, Mark said: “Today is not just about announcing a presidential candidate.
“Today is also about proving a point to Nigeria and to Nigerians.
“It is about proving that democracy can still work. Proving that political competition does not have to become political warfare. That a party can organize itself around principles instead of personalities. And that in a season of deep national anxiety, a bright future is still possible.
‘That is why this gathering matters. And that is why history will remember what we have done here Today.
“Let me begin by thanking every member of the African Democratic Congress for your steadfastness, your patience, your sacrifices, your understanding, and your faith in this party, especially in the face of daunting challenges. Many people doubted us. Some dismissed us. Others predicted confusion, division, and even outright collapse.”
Mark also commended Amaechi and the former Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group and former Chairman of NNDC, Hayatu-Deen.
He noted that the ADC is the only party that had three aspirants contesting for the presidential ticket.
“It is important to mention that we are the only political party to have 3 strong aspirants contest for the presidential ticket.
“This alone makes the ADC unique in its deep commitment to democracy and democratic practices,” he added.
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Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party, LP, says it will hold the party’s governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primary elections simultaneously on Saturday, May 30, 2026, across the 184 wards of Abia State.
This was contained in a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of LP in Abia State, Iroegbu Emenike on Thursday.
Emenike said that the development followed the official directive and communication earlier transmitted by the national leadership of the LP to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, notifying the Commission of the adjustment and harmonization of the primary election dates nationwide.
The party advised all party faithful across the 184 Wards in the 17 LGAs, to adequately prepare for the exercise, assured all the members and aspirants that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to guarantee orderly primary elections.
The LP further promised that the exercise would be credible and, peaceful and inclusive in line with the Electoral Act, the constitution of the Labour Party and all established democratic guidelines governing the process.
However, the announcement of the simultaneous primary election did not indicate if the party would conduct a primary to pick its presidential candidate or not.
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Isa Ashiru has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ashiru, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won the ADC ticket after scoring 86,113 votes in the party primary.
Former Kaduna education commissioner, Jafaru Sani, came second with 29,580 votes.
Other aspirants included Professor Muhammad San-Bello, who got 13,559 votes; Ahmed Tijjani with 13,550 votes; and Shuaibu Mikati, who polled 10,819 votes.
Ashiru previously contested the Kaduna governorship election under the PDP in 2019 and 2023. He lost to former governor, Nasir El-Rufai in 2019 and also lost to Governor Uba Sani in 2023 after scoring 719,000 votes.
Meanwhile, some ADC House of Representatives aspirants in Kaduna have rejected the outcome of the primaries, claiming there were irregularities during the exercise.
Speaking on behalf of the aggrieved aspirants, Samaila Makarfi described the process as “a sham and totally unacceptable.”
He also demanded a review of the primaries.
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