Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo and legal scholar Prof. Chidi Odinkalu for opposing his rumored 2027 presidential ambition. He warned them to refrain from commenting on his political decisions.
Keyamo and Odinkalu had advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against granting Jonathan the party ticket, citing potential legal challenges due to his prior two terms as president. In a statement made by his brother, Azibaola Robert, Jonathan dismissed their concerns, asserting that his eligibility is not in question and that he does not require unsolicited advice.
Robert emphasized that Jonathan is fully qualified to run for office if he chooses to, and any decision not to pursue the presidency would not stem from a lack of qualifications. He also noted that Jonathan has access to experienced legal counsel within the PDP.
While Jonathan has not formally declared his candidacy for the 2027 elections, discussions surrounding his potential return have already sparked debates over issues of zoning and succession within Nigerian politics.
