Governor Bala Mohammed has pledged his full support to former President Goodluck Jonathan if he decides to run in the 2027 presidential race.
Mohammed, who is the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s governors’ forum, stated that he would back Jonathan’s candidacy should the former president choose to enter the race.
“With regard to your call for me to present myself, I am still contemplating my chances as the leader of the opposition. I know there are good leaders within the PDP, especially my boss, Goodluck Jonathan.
“I have always said that as long as Jonathan is around, I will not present myself for leadership of this country unless he decides not to run. If we can persuade him to come forward, I will support him with my blood. Out of modesty, he is still not ready.
“I hope you will meet him and encourage him to run,” the Bauchi governor stated while responding to a group urging him to run for president in 2027.
Drawing on Mr. Jonathan’s experience and his inclusive approach to economic reforms during his tenure, Mr. Mohammed expressed optimism that Mr. Jonathan would outperform Bola Tinubu if elected.
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“He will do a better job because he has the experience. We know the prices of things. We know the level of inflation. During Jonathan’s regime, he was inclusive, addressing issues like the Almajiri system and creating initiatives for unemployed youths,” Mr Mohammed explained. “His (Jonathan) leadership recruitment was exemplary. We need leaders like him—young people with energy, foresight, and drive.”
Mr. Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, but his administration was widely criticized for being corrupt and ineffective.
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