Goodluck Jonathan announced he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, with support from Fred Agbedi.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
Goodluck Jonathan announced he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, with support from Fred Agbedi.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.PDP proclaimed Jonathan as candidate in Ondo amidst protests and procedural invites.1 source
- Ini Ememobong was appointed National Publicity Secretary by a faction and hailed for his eligibility for the 2027 presidential poll.Sub-event
Jonathan was ratified as PDP flag bearer, amid predictions of PDP dominance in Nigeria.1 source
Jonathan seeks nomination for 2027 presidential bid on the PDP platform.1 source
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is ratifying nominations for the 2026 election, involving figures like Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.Also in this story
- In 1995, Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as a candidate by a PDP faction and sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria.
- The Peoples Democratic Party is experiencing a factional crisis in Kwara State, involving figures like Bukola Saraki and Goodluck Jonathan.
- Rumors suggest Fred Agbedi may contest the Nigerian election under the Peoples Democratic Party banner.
The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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Goodluck Jonathan
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
Related events
- Nigeria's political landscape is defined by incumbent President Tinubu facing challenges from contenders like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election.
- Peter Obi spoke during a summit in Ebonyi State, seeking votes and alleging Tinubu lacks competence.
- Oluremi Tinubu publicly supports Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, while Tinubu continues to lead the Nigerian administration.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu led the presidential campaign council on October 22, 2026.
- Osinbajo cited Afrobarometer surveys on Africa while referencing his past roles in Nigeria's political history.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- vanguardngr.com
- blueprint.ng
- dailypost.ng2027: PDP leaders meet Jonathan in Abuja
- thecable.ngPHOTOS: Turaki-led PDP meets with Jonathan in Abuja
- thenationonlineng.net
- thesun.ng
- nigerianeye.com
- dailypost.ng