PHOTOS: Jonathan Meets ADC Leaders Amid Speculation on 2027 Ambition

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday held a private meeting with David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and other senior party leaders in Abuja, fueling speculation about his possible return to the presidential race in 2027.

The closed-door talks came just hours after the ADC held its first national caucus meeting in the capital. Details of the discussions with Jonathan were not made public.

Jonathan, who served as president from 2010 to 2015, has remained silent on his political future but has been the subject of mounting speculation that he may seek another term. Under Nigeria’s constitution, he remains eligible to contest one more time, having completed the tenure of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua before serving a full four-year term of his own.

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also shown interest in drafting Jonathan back into the race. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Senator Abba Moro are among party figures who have confirmed that the PDP has been reaching out to him about contesting its presidential ticket in 2027.

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