Former President Goodluck Jonathan held a closed-door meeting with Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Abuja on Thursday night.
This engagement follows a significant ADC coalition meeting earlier that day, which saw the convergence of key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai.
The purpose of Jonathan’s meeting with Mark remains undisclosed, but it has fueled ongoing discussions about the possibility of Jonathan re-entering the presidential race. Speculation intensified after the ADC coalition’s adoption as a platform for the 2027 elections, positioning itself as a formidable opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, has maintained a relatively low profile in active politics since his tenure. However, his recent interactions with opposition leaders, including a closed-door meeting with Labour Party’s Peter Obi earlier this month, suggest a potential interest in the upcoming election.
As the 2027 elections approach, political analysts and stakeholders continue to monitor these developments, considering the implications of a possible Jonathan candidacy on Nigeria’s political landscape.
