The political atmosphere in Nigeria is heating up as campaign posters featuring former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for the 2027 presidential race have surfaced online, sparking nationwide debate and fueling speculation about Jonathan’s imminent return to the ballot.
The posters, which have gone viral across multiple social media platforms, boldly project Jonathan as the presidential candidate with Mohammed as his running mate — a pairing that has instantly rattled political power brokers within and outside the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sources close to Jonathan reveal that the former President has been holding clandestine consultations with influential political figures across party lines, heightening suspicion that his camp may be working underground to orchestrate a dramatic comeback.
Analysts say the sudden emergence of the posters is more than a mere publicity stunt. Rather, it is viewed as a strategic warning shot to the APC to tighten its grip ahead of what could become one of Nigeria’s fiercest electoral battles since 1999.
While Jonathan has not officially declared his intention, the momentum around his name has begun to unsettle the ruling party, with some insiders describing the development as “a potential game-changer” in the countdown to 2027.
If Jonathan throws his hat into the ring, political observers believe it could reshape alliances, realign ethnic blocs, and redraw the nation’s electoral map, particularly with Bala Mohammed’s Northern influence adding significant weight to the ticket.
For now, Nigerians watch closely as whispers of a Jonathan comeback gain louder traction, leaving both supporters and critics asking the same burning question: Will Jonathan truly rise again in 2027?
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