Leaders of the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Friday as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue. The purpose and outcome of the meeting were not made public at the time this report was filed.
The meeting comes months after the faction announced Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. His nomination was approved during a party gathering, although the former president did not attend the event where the decision was confirmed.
Jonathan has not publicly declared that he will contest the 2027 presidential election. Since the faction announced his name, he has not accepted or rejected the nomination in any official statement.
Earlier, on May 7, Jonathan said he would consult with different stakeholders before making a final decision on whether to enter the presidential race. His comment came after a group of protesters visited his office in Abuja to urge him to seek the country’s highest office in the next election.
Since making that statement, the former president has not addressed journalists on the matter or provided any fresh update about his political plans.
As of the time of filing this report, details of Friday’s meeting between Jonathan and the PDP faction remained unknown, with neither the former president nor the party leaders releasing an official statement on the discussions held.