- The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki PDP faction paid a visit to its ‘presidential candidate’, former President Goodluck Jonathan, in Abuja on Friday, July 24, 2026
- Jonathan has not publicly declared his intention to run for the presidency despite being named the faction’s preferred candidate for 2027
- The ex-Nigerian leader said in May 2026 he would consult widely before making any decision on a presidential bid
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FCT, Abuja – The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki PDP faction on Friday, July 24, visited its presidential candidate, former President Goodluck Jonathan, in Abuja.
Legit.ng reports that despite being the faction’s presidential candidate, the ex-Nigerian leader has not publicly declared interest in running for the presidency in the 2027 elections.
Source: Twitter
On May 7, the former president said he would consult widely before deciding whether to run in the 2027 elections, after a group of protesters stormed his Abuja office and urged him to declare for the presidency. He has not officially declared his intention to run for the presidency since then.
View the PDP’s X post about its leaders’ visit to Jonathan below:
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Source: Legit.ng