Former President Goodluck Jonathan has held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), fueling speculation about his political intentions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Jonathan, making his first public political appearance since rumours of a comeback began, visited the Abuja residence of ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark. Others present included ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, former PDP publicity secretary Kola Ologbondiyan, and other party stakeholders.
While details of the discussions were not disclosed, sources suggest the meeting was part of early consultations as pressure mounts on Jonathan to consider returning to the presidential race. The talks are believed to focus on building a strong opposition coalition capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
According to insiders, Jonathan remains a top contender among opposition strategists, particularly in the North, where some view him as a preferred candidate due to his constitutional limit of serving only one more term. The meeting is being seen as a significant step in possible opposition realignments ahead of the next general elections.
In a separate development, the ADC announced that its members must resign from other political parties, though it did not specify a timeline. The party also confirmed that all matters concerning the African Democratic Association (ADA) had been settled.
ADC spokesperson Abdullahi said the party’s presidential aspirants have agreed to support whoever emerges victorious in its primaries. He added that the National Working Committee would soon announce primary dates for upcoming governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti states.
The meeting drew several political heavyweights, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai, former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal, and former Rivers governor Chibuike Amaechi. Labour Party’s Peter Obi was absent but sent his apologies, reaffirming his commitment to the coalition.
Thursday’s consultation is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in opposition politics, with Jonathan’s involvement raising speculation about the shape of Nigeria’s 2027 electoral landscape.